ATPE News Spring 2019
- No. 3
The Right Equation
Feature
ATPE talks to Rhonda Peña, 2019 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year, about math, success, and testing.
School Shootings by the Numbers
Feature
School violence is a difficult subject to navigate. Emotions are high on every side of the debate. ATPE has compiled school violence data and polling numbers within Texas and across the country.
Taking Action to Keep Students Safe
Feature
In an effort to prevent future tragedies, a growing number of ATPE members and their colleagues are stepping forward to ask questions, get training, and take action to keep students safe.
The Legalities of Firearms on Campus
Your Ally
Federal law, state law, and local policy all play important roles in determining when it is permissible to have a firearm on K-12 public school grounds.
Say It with a Bitmoji
Other
Bitmoji, a free app available for both Android and Apple platforms, helps you create personalized emojis so that you can communicate with your students in new ways.
Introducing Elementary Students to STEM
Other
Meet a high school student who has made it her mission to introduce STEM to elementary students.
President's Message
President's Message
There are a lot of important decisions being made during this legislative session that affect what happens in your classroom, including vouchers, payroll deduction, educators’ healthcare, and more.
One Teacher’s Journey to the Texas Capitol: How I Became an ATPE Lobbyist
Your Voice
ATPE’s newest lobbyist describes her path from the classroom to the Capitol.