March 2024
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Preparing for the Upcoming Solar Eclipse
Date Posted: 3/28/2024
A total solar eclipse is coming to Texas April 8! Here are ways your classroom can prepare to experience this rare astronomical event.
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The ATPE Podcast: Rethinking Professional Learning
Date Posted: 3/27/2024
In this episode, ATPE’s new Engagement and Learning Specialist Andrea Hutlock describes ATPE’s initiatives to rethink professional learning for educators.
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Announcing the 2024 ATPE Summit Keynote Speakers
Date Posted: 3/20/2024
Leadership expert Alyson Van Hooser and Ron Clark Academy co-founder Kim Bearden will speak at the 2024 ATPE Summit, July 8–10 in Dallas.
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Encourage Your Students to Apply for America’s Field Trip
Date Posted: 3/20/2024
America250 invites students in grades 3–12 to answer “What does America mean to you?” by May 1 for an opportunity to take behind-the-scenes tours of iconic American sites.
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A Brief History of Texas Public Education
Date Posted: 3/19/2024
It is important to remember the history of public education in Texas, especially since it remains a hot-button issue in Texas politics.