In this issue of ATPE News, Texas public educators speak out on mental health, learning loss, and supply chain shortages two years into the pandemic:

• Burning the Candle at Both Ends—Three educators and one administrator reflect on the challenges, the things that keep them going, and their hopes for the future of a profession they love.
• In the Trenches—Educators are observing many forms of learning loss in their students this year. Although they don't know how long it will take to bridge these gaps, they remain hopeful Texas lawmakers will hear their stories and empower them to see this through.
• Food Fight—The pandemic may have disrupted the supply chain, but Texas schools are doing their best to remain flexible and embrace substitutions so they can continue to provide nutritious meals for their students.

Plus:

Teach the Vote, ATPE's nonpartisan advocacy site, gives you the resources to determine which candidates will support your education priorities.

The summit is back in person and focused on the future. Get a sneak peek of what's in store for the biggest reunion ATPE members have ever seen.

Join us as we visit ATPE “neighborhoods” all over Texas to get an inside look at what volunteers are doing to recruit, retain, and rejoice with their fellow ATPE members.

In Your Ally, ATPE Managing Attorney Paul Tapp discusses the increase in student misbehavior and the basics of classroom discipline.

ATPE Lobbyist Mark Wiggins talks redistricting, gerrymandering, and the importance of voting in the primaries in Your Voice.

In our Volunteer Spotlight, Del Valle ATPE President Cristela Rocha, a reading interventionist and journalism teacher, shares why she volunteers, especially during the challenges of recent years.

ATPE Marketing & Communications publishes the ATPE News magazine 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.

Read the full magazine on Issuu.