The Winter 2020 issue of our award-winning magazine is now available online! 

In this issue:

• Two families explain the thinking that led them down two different paths for the 2021-21 school year, and school districts and community organizations share their innovative solutions for helping families during the pandemic.
• As the 87th Texas Legislature approaches, ATPE outlines our preparations and legislative priorities.
• Learn how individuals and organizations across the state are doing their part to close the digital gap.

Plus:

• How to stay involved in the political process after an election.
• An explanation of how federal, state, and local entities play a role in determining school policies during COVID-19.
• The Learning Curve column returns as University of Texas scholars delve into augmented reality opportunities available to educators.
• Get answers to some of the most common questions about the legality and best practices surrounding remote-instruction platforms.
• ATPE member Jennifer Orona shares insights about her school’s experience with face-to-face instruction during the pandemic in Members Speak.
• Understand how your feedback helps ATPE and policymakers learn more about your experiences and concerns and how that shapes policy.
• Finally, get cozy with this issue’s Brain Break.

As always, you will also learn how your association continues to support efforts to elevate public education in Texas. 

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ATPE Marketing & Communications publishes the ATPE News magazine four times a year and is always looking for member-written content, thoughts, and ideas! Whether you instituted something innovative in your district or want to speak on the importance of a topic dear to your heart, we would love to hear from you. Email comm@atpe.org.