March 2018
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Meet the March Volunteer of the Month, Louis Mascolo
Date Posted: 3/28/2018
Get to know your fellow ATPE volunteers through our volunteer recognition program, Volunteer of the Month. This month’s honor goes to Louis Mascolo of Humble ATPE.
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Make your IMPACT today!
Date Posted: 3/26/2018
With only a month left, the PAC’s Peak Challenge is headed into the final stretch, and we are in dire need of your financial support! We’re running behind our goal to raise $25,000 for your ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC) by May 1.
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Taking Time to Breathe
Date Posted: 3/21/2018
Ilene Pappert, Educator of the Year finalist for 2017 and ATPE member, reveals how she and her students practice emotion management, focus activities, and breathing exercises in the classroom.
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Want to Win Two Roundtrip Southwest Airlines Tickets?
Date Posted: 3/19/2018
ATPE is giving away two roundtrip Southwest Airlines tickets* to members who update their contact info online. Don’t miss your chance to win!
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Join Us for the 2018 ATPE Summit!
Date Posted: 3/15/2018
The 2018 ATPE Summit takes place July 11-13, 2018, at the Sheraton Dallas. Find out what you need to know to make your summit experience a success!
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Read the Newest Edition of ATPE News
Date Posted: 3/12/2018
The Spring 2018 edition of our award-winning magazine is now available online. In this issue: tips for new educators, behind the scenes at a career and technical education campus, and a special education teacher shares how standardized testing affects our most vulnerable students.
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ATPE Executive Director Gary G. Godsey Announces Retirement
Date Posted: 3/08/2018
After serving the nonprofit community for more than 35 years, Gary G. Godsey has announced his retirement effective August 1, 2018.
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Why I Support ATPE-PAC
Date Posted: 3/07/2018
Gayle Sampley, of Humble ATPE, explains why it is vital to support ATPE-PAC.
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Primary Election Day Is Here
Date Posted: 3/05/2018
Primary Election Day is here! Vote today to make sure your voice is heard!
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Should Texas Educators Participate in School Walkouts?
Date Posted: 3/04/2018
ATPE’s Legal Team discusses the consequences of participating in a preplanned school walkout.
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Where Do Your Candidates Stand on Education?
Date Posted: 2/28/2018
Election Day is right around the corner. Do you know where your candidates stand on public education issues?