July 2018
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Joe Straus Awarded ATPE’s Highest Honor
Date Posted: 7/30/2018
Straus was honored by thousands of teachers across Texas for his advocacy and defense of public education during his tenure.
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PAC Award Deadline Coming Soon
Date Posted: 7/25/2018
The 2017-18 ATPE-PAC award year is coming to a close! Have you checked on your PAC donations for the current award year?
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2018 ATPE Award Winners
Date Posted: 7/23/2018
Congratulations to all the ATPE award winners! Winners were announced at the 2018 ATPE Summit, which was held July 11-13 in Dallas.
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A New Way to Be an Education Advocate
Date Posted: 7/18/2018
Looking for a new way to support your profession and make connections with fellow ATPE members? Consider becoming an ATPE-PAC Diplomat!
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Find your Fit at ATPE
Date Posted: 7/17/2018
Which Membership Category Should You Join in 2018-19?
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Using Twitter to keep informed during ATPE Summit and Beyond
Date Posted: 7/09/2018
Social media is how most of us keep in touch with each other and the world around us. With ATPE Summit happening this week, we wanted to provide a quick refresher on one of the most popular—and surprisingly impactful—social media platforms out there today: Twitter.
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What’s All the Hubbub About? The BenefitHub!
Date Posted: 7/04/2018
Don’t know what the BenefitHub is? Simply put, the BenefitHub is an exclusive discount marketplace for ATPE members.
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A Taste of SXSWEDU Without Leaving Your Bedroom
Date Posted: 7/02/2018
Haven’t been able to attend SXSW EDU but don’t want to miss out? Access free sessions from past SXSW EDU conferences on ATPE’s Professional Learning Portal!