October 2020
Meet the President of a 2019-20 ATPE Local Unit of the Year
Date Posted: 10/28/2020
Nacogdoches ATPE won the Local Unit of the Year Award for Local Units with 201–500 Members, and 2019-20 President Roya Dinbali spoke to ATPE about how the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted her local unit’s engagement and the most important thing educators can do for their profession.
Early Voting Ends October 30
Date Posted: 10/28/2020
If you haven’t had a chance to get the polls for early voting, the last day to do so is Friday, October 30. Election Day is November 3.
First-Time Professional Discount to End October 31
Date Posted: 10/26/2020
Don’t miss out on ATPE’s discounted rate for first-time professional members—the deadline is just around the corner.
Why Voting Is Important to Me
Date Posted: 10/25/2020
Cynthia Villalovos, ATPE’s representative for the Houston area, shares a personal story from her childhood about the importance of family and civic duty.
New Webinar Available: Managing Pandemic Anxiety
Date Posted: 10/22/2020
If you were unable to join us October 22 for the live broadcast on Zoom or would like to rewatch "Managing Pandemic Anxiety," the archived webinar is now available.
Don’t Miss Out on ATPE’s Recruitment Incentive
Date Posted: 10/21/2020
The deadline to participate in ATPE’s recruitment incentive program, One New = $10 for You, is just around the corner.
ATPE: Supplemental Special Education Services Program Amounts to a Voucher Program
Date Posted: 10/21/2020
Gov. Greg Abbott is ignoring legislative intent with this use of coronavirus relief funds.
The Importance of a School Employee Wellness Program
Date Posted: 10/19/2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published information about the benefits of districtwide employee wellness programs.
Happy Educator Voting Day!
Date Posted: 10/18/2020
Monday, October 19, is Texas Educator Voting Day. Have you made a plan to vote?
Sign Up for Thursday’s Webinar on Managing Anxiety
Date Posted: 10/18/2020
Please join ATPE at 5 p.m. CDT Thursday for "Managing Pandemic Anxiety," a free webinar open to all Texas educators.
SXSW EDU Announces Plans for Digital Experience in 2021
Date Posted: 10/15/2020
As event organizers across the country begin to re-imagine how people can experience festivals and concerts in the coming year, SXSW is no different. SXSW EDU will take its 2021 conference virtual.
You May Be Eligible for Student Loan Assistance
Date Posted: 10/14/2020
Educators with certain types of student loans may qualify for partial loan forgiveness, deferment, or cancellation benefits. This article outlines several options available.
Early Voting Is Here!
Date Posted: 10/12/2020
Early voting for the general election starts today, October 13, and runs through Friday, October 30, 2020.
Need School Supplies? It’s Not Too Late to Stock Up!
Date Posted: 10/07/2020
The school year may be in full swing, but it’s not too late to stock up on supplies for your classroom. Take advantage of the savings your membership provides.
Texas Education Professional Anti-Body Testing
Date Posted: 10/07/2020
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health would like to invite Texas educators to participate in the Texas Coronavirus Antibody Response Survey (Texas CARES).
October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Date Posted: 10/06/2020
Today’s focus on technology poses amazing advancements for the world of education but also may create potential dangers. Here are some tips and resources to consider during this year’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
ATPE Launches "Positive Referrals" Newsletter, Available October 12
Date Posted: 10/05/2020
New ATPE email newsletter shares positive, fun news from the world of #publiceducation every other Tuesday.
ATPE Members Continue to Rise to the Occasion
Date Posted: 10/05/2020
Thank you, ATPE members, for your support during the 10th Annual PAC’s Peak Challenge. Here’s how your donation and your vote can go a long way during the upcoming general election.
ATPE Celebrates World Teachers’ Day with Socially Distant Classroom Contest
Date Posted: 10/04/2020
ATPE wants to celebrate educators’ creativity in the classroom, virtually and in-person; two winners will each receive $50 Amazon gift cards.
ATPE: "School districts need flexibility without additional strings from TEA"
Date Posted: 10/01/2020
Largest Texas educator association again urges use of health-related criteria to guide data-driven decisions on returning to campus.
Early Voting Starts in Less Than Two Weeks. Are You Ready?
Date Posted: 9/30/2020
Early voting in Texas begins October 13—that’s less than two weeks away! Here’s a roundup of resources to help you be an informed voter for the general election.
From TeachtheVote.org: ATPE Submits Interim Testimony to House Committees on COVID-19, School Funding, and More
Date Posted: 9/30/2020
Read about ATPE’s input to Texas House committees studying interim charges on COVID-19, school funding, and more. ATPE recommends measures such as maintaining educator salary increases and addressing barriers to providing technology access for all students.