June 2021
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Log in to the New ATPE Website!
Date Posted: 6/23/2021
We are excited to launch a new ATPE website this week! We hope you enjoy this enhanced member resource, which serves as your portal to your ATPE membership benefits.
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Juneteenth Now a Federal Holiday
Date Posted: 6/18/2021
A bill to recognize Juneteenth as a federal holiday passed both chambers of Congress and was signed into law by President Joe Biden on June 17, 2021.
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Last Call for Leadership ATPE Applications
Date Posted: 6/17/2021
The application deadline for Leadership ATPE is Friday, June 18. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this program!
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Registration Now Open for Inspired at the 2021 Virtual ATPE Summit
Date Posted: 6/16/2021
All Texas educators are invited to join us July 15 for a special one-day professional development event—Inspired. Registration is now open! Here’s everything you need to know.
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Get to Know the State Officer Candidates Ahead of ATPE Summit
Date Posted: 6/15/2021
At this year’s virtual summit, during our annual House of Delegates meeting, voting attendees will elect state officers. Learn more about the candidates.
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The Peak Has Been Reached!
Date Posted: 6/10/2021
The 11th Annual PAC’s Peak Challenge concluded May 31, and good news—we reached our fundraising goal thanks to you, our dedicated ATPE members!
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Earn Up to 18 Hours of CPE Credit at the 2021 Virtual ATPE Summit
Date Posted: 6/09/2021
Attend the summit. Make new connections. Earn up to 18 hours of continuing professional education.
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SXSW EDU 2021 Sessions Now on ATPE’s Professional Learning Portal
Date Posted: 6/07/2021
Sessions from this year’s SXSW EDU Online event are now available on ATPE’s Professional Learning Portal—with many more videos to come!
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From TeachtheVote.org: Highlights and Lowlights of the 2021 Legislative Session
Date Posted: 6/03/2021
The Texas Legislature adjourned sine die Monday, May 31. ATPE highlights a few of the major education bills passed.
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ATPE Denounces TEA Decision to Use Federal Funds to Supplant State Funding
Date Posted: 6/02/2021
“TEA’s decision flies in the face of what Congress intended when it created the ESSER II funding,” says state’s largest educator association.