ATPE News Spring 2024

Above & Beyond: One Teacher's Quest to Transform Communities Through Education

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Abilene ATPE member Taniece Thompson-Smith was recently named the 2024 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year, but it is more than her achievement that makes her an inspiration.

The Future of School Libraries

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Given book bans, staffing shortages, and library closures, how does a school librarian stay positive? By focusing on what’s always mattered most—helping students.

Fed Up? It's Time to Show Up

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If you’re fed up, it’s time to show up. Learn how you can use your vote to fight back against lawmakers who put politics over public school students.

Your Ally

ATPE Managing Attorney Lance Cain shares a general guide for those that wind up facing nonrenewal or termination.

Your Voice

ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter explains what you can do to ensure the candidates you're voting for are truly pro-public education.

2024 ATPE Summit

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A look ahead at the three-day celebration of the biggest and best educator association in Texas!

Volunteer Spotlight

Meet Christy Skinner, a high school English teacher in Lumberton ISD, who serves as Region 5 ATPE director and was a 2022-23 finalist Campus Rep of the Year.

Round of Applause

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