The latest issue of ATPE News is now available. You can flip through our full digital edition here or click on specific articles below.

In this issue:

• Given book bans, staffing shortages, and library closures, how does a school librarian stay positive? By focusing on what’s always mattered most—helping students.
• If you’re fed up, it’s time to show up. Learn how you can use your vote to fight back against lawmakers who put politics over public school students.
• Abilene ATPE member Taniece Thompson-Smith was recently named the 2024 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year, but it is more than her achievement that makes her an inspiration to her students and educators everywhere.

Plus:

• A look ahead at the three-day celebration of the biggest and best educator association in Texas! At the 2024 ATPE Summit, members will learn new things, expand our volunteer skills, elect our state officers, and rustle up some fun!
• In “Your Voice,” ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter explains what you can do to ensure the candidates you're voting for are truly pro-public education.
• In “Your Ally,” ATPE Managing Attorney Lance Cain shares a general guide for those that wind up facing nonrenewal or termination.
• Let’s give a round of applause to our ATPE members all around the state who go above and beyond.
• Meet Christy Skinner, a high school English teacher in Lumberton ISD, who serves as Region 5 ATPE director and was a 2022-23 finalist Campus Rep of the Year, in our “Volunteer Spotlight.”

ATPE Marketing & Communications publishes ATPE News 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. Visit atpe.org/magazine to view our submission guidelines.