ATPE News Fall 2023

Learn how scholastic esports programs could help engage your students.

Scholastic Gaming Programs: Taking Student Engagement to a New Level

Scholastic esports programs are growing rapidly across the state, and in Edinburg CISD, a traditional sports coach is using his talents to build a new program and already seeing great success.

By David George

Round Rock ISD Community Fights Ongoing Student Homelessness Crisis

Several factors have caused student homelessness to increase in Texas. Fortunately, organizations all over the state are hard at work to help these students, and they could use your support.

By Jack Densmore

2023 ATPE Summit Wrap-Up

ATPE members made the trek July 10–12 to Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock for the 2023 ATPE Summit. Catch highlights of the event, including volunteer training, a couldn't-miss legislative update, the 2023 ATPE House of Delegates, and professional learning. Plus, meet our 2022-23 ATPE award winners.

Remembering past Region 5 Director Bill Moye.

Your Ally | By Sylvia Martinez-Haley, ATPE Senior Staff Attorney

During its regular session, the 88th Legislature added new rights and protections for educators, lessened workloads in some areas, and provided additional safety measures. In "Your Ally," ATPE Senior Staff Attorney Sylvia Martinez-Haley gives you a recap of new legislation affecting educators’ employment rights.

Your Voice | By Monty Exter, ATPE Governmental Relations Director

The failure of the 88th Legislature to pass any bills that fund public education except as a bribe to pass vouchers should make educators angry. In “Your Voice,” ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter provides three easy steps for turning that anger into action at the Capitol.

Artemio Cantu | La Joya ATPE

Meet Artemio Cantu, a career and technical education teacher in La Joya ISD, president of La Joya ATPE, and ATPE’s 2022-23 Campus Rep of the Year for local units with 501–1,000 members.

Let’s give a round of applause to our ATPE members all around the state who go above and beyond.

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