March 2021
Raise Your Voice and Help Us Reach the Peak
Date Posted: 3/29/2021
Our annual PAC’s Peak Challenge is underway!
What to Know about the May 1 Elections
Date Posted: 3/29/2021
The voter registration deadline for the May 1 uniform election is April 1. Here’s everything you need to know about this election that’s vital to local decisions for your community.
Educators: So, You’ve Been Vaccinated—Now What?
Date Posted: 3/23/2021
In early March, the federal government finally made teachers and other educators across the country eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. ATPE has compiled a list of information and links to help newly vaccinated people navigate what comes next.
Upcoming Opportunities to Learn More about Proposed ATPE Bylaws Amendments
Date Posted: 3/23/2021
The ATPE Ad Hoc Committee on Governance has been tasked with ensuring the association is fully in compliance with state laws and is ready to share its proposal with the rest of ATPE’s membership.
Voting Now Open for TRS Trustee Election
Date Posted: 3/22/2021
Voting in the TRS Board of Trustees election for the Public School District Employee position is now underway. Be sure to cast your vote by May 5. Here’s what you need to know.
Be a Grassroots Advocate for Texas Public Education Using Advocacy Central
Date Posted: 3/16/2021
Learn just how easy it is for ATPE members to stay engaged and make your voice heard with ATPE’s Advocacy Central.
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The Importance of Acknowledging How You Feel
Date Posted: 3/10/2021
Mental health and the social and emotional needs of public school staff and students have been recurring topics as Texas continues its fight against COVID-19. ATPE recently spoke with a postdoctoral fellow at Clarity Child Guidance Center about how adults can support one another, which in turn supports their students.
Texas Schools Continue to Face a Year of Storms
Date Posted: 3/08/2021
As Texas continues to assess the damage and recover from the February winter storm, one of the many stories to come out of that trying week is how public schools across the state served as a place of support for many communities.
Mark Your Calendar for the 2021 Virtual ATPE Summit
Date Posted: 3/08/2021
The 2021 Virtual ATPE Summit is scheduled for July 12–15 on the ATPE Summit virtual streaming platform.
Celebrating Women During March and Beyond
Date Posted: 3/07/2021
March is Women’s History Month, and March 8 is International Women’s Day. Join us in celebrating women and the important role the play in America’s history and future.
Watch Resume 101
Date Posted: 3/04/2021
If you missed Resume 101, the archived version is now available.
Getting Healthy from Within
Date Posted: 3/03/2021
Join us at 5 p.m. CST Tuesday, March 9 for Getting Healthy from Within, a webinar presented by ATPE partner It’s Time Texas.
ATPE: "Extending the Hold Harmless Provision is Critical, Welcome Step to Providing Our Schools with the Aid They Need."
Date Posted: 3/03/2021
State’s largest educator association thanks state leadership for listening to education community and helping stave off damaging budget cuts due to low attendance numbers caused by COVID-19 pandemic.
Use Your Teacher Voice: Take the PAC’s Peak Challenge Today
Date Posted: 3/02/2021
We break down the importance of using your teacher voice, the PAC’s Peak Challenge, and what your ATPE-PAC is all about.
ATPE: "Priority Vaccine Access for School Employees First Step to Normalcy."
Date Posted: 3/02/2021
State’s largest educator association welcomes news that the federal government is mandating prioritization and eligibility of COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. school employees, especially in light of new TEA guidance that allows school boards to opt out of masking on campus.
ATPE: "Ending the Statewide Mask Mandate is the Wrong Move at the Wrong Time."
Date Posted: 3/01/2021
State’s largest educator association believes removing the mask mandate will increase health risk in schools and increase anxiety among educators, students.