In this issue of ATPE News, we introduce you to the Brenham GameChangers, a group of citizens who joined together to become agents of change for the students in their community. We also interviewed NASA engineer Ravi Prakash about what it’s like to explore the universe and how Texas public schools helped him succeed. Plus, Elizabeth Evans of Grants Office LLC breaks down the complicated process of finding and securing grants. We sat down with Hawley ISD educator and ATPE member Matt Preston to talk about his viral hip-hop video in which he defends teachers and the importance of building relationships with students and other educators. ATPE Staff Attorney Sylvia Martinez-Haley explains the importance of knowing your district’s resignation deadline before summer, and Governmental Relations Director Jennifer Mitchell discusses how the 86th Texas legislative session proves the importance of elections. Additionally, Weslaco ISD elementary teacher Francisca Garcia delves into the problems with homework assignments. And finally, view the results of a public perception poll by Raise Your Hand Texas in our latest infographic.