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March 2023

Reviewing a District’s Innovation Plan When Considering a Job

Date Posted: 3/30/2023

Before you sign a contract with a new district, you may want to review its innovation plan for exemptions that could affect your decision.

ATPE Podcast: The Importance of Educator Voices

Date Posted: 3/28/2023

In this episode, ATPE Lobbyist Tricia Cave explains the importance of educator voices in Texas education policy and how to engage with legislators.

ATPE Teacher Spotlight: Martha C. Rico

Date Posted: 3/28/2023

Today, we highlight the talents of ATPE member, teacher, and children’s book author Martha C. Rico.

Research Opportunity for Early-Career Texas Educators

Date Posted: 3/23/2023

Here’s an opportunity to help a doctoral candidate with their research.

DeSoto Music Teacher and ATPE Member Pamela Dawson Receives Grammy Award

Date Posted: 3/22/2023

In February, Pamela Dawson received the 2023 Music Educator Grammy Award for inspiring her students and encouraging them to find their own voice.

Tune in to the latest episode of The President’s Podcast

Date Posted: 3/22/2023

What‘s next for the Association of Texas Professional Educators? Hear the latest from ATPE State President Stacey Ward in this podcast recapping ATPE Board of Directors meetings and more.

A voucher is bad for public school students

Date Posted: 3/21/2023

A week of pro-voucher public relations doesn’t change the facts.

From TeachtheVote.org: State formally announces its takeover of Houston ISD effective June 1, 2023

Date Posted: 3/15/2023

Education Commissioner Mike Morath will appoint a new superintendent and board of managers to replace HISD’s elected board of trustees.

Building Relationships with Non-English Speaking Students

Date Posted: 3/13/2023

Don’t miss our next free Gen ATPE webinar at 5:30 p.m. CT March 22. Attendees will earn one hour of CPE credit.

ATPE applauds filing of House teacher retirement bills

Date Posted: 3/09/2023

State’s largest educator association supports the House leadership’s approach to ensuring the financial security of retired educators.

The ATPE Podcast: Student Removal

Date Posted: 3/07/2023

In this episode, ATPE Managing Attorney Lance Cain shares what educators need to know about the laws pertaining to student removal from classrooms.

Preparing for the 2023 and 2024 Solar Eclipses

Date Posted: 3/03/2023

Two major solar eclipses are coming to North America! Here are ways your classroom can prepare to experience these rare astronomical events.

Apply for a $5,000 “American Revolution Legacy Grant” by March 10

Date Posted: 3/02/2023

The Daughters of the American Revolution is offering up to 20 $5,000 grants for use during the 2023-24 school year.