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Earn CPE Credit Through ATPE at TribFest, Sept. 5–7 in Austin
Date Posted: 8/29/2024
More than 50 TribFest sessions qualify as CPE credit thanks to an ATPE/Texas Tribune Festival partnership.
What You Need to Know About Managing Activity Funds
Date Posted: 8/28/2024
Money may not buy happiness—but if you are not careful in handling activity funds for your school, it can lead to a big headache.
Nominate Your Favorite Educator for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Date Posted: 8/21/2024
Do you know an exceptional educator who deserves recognition? Nominations for the H-E-B Education in Excellence Awards program are open now until Oct. 7.
Putting Together a “Back to School” Wishlist?
Date Posted: 8/15/2024
Learn what the law says about soliciting and accepting gifts and donations from the public for use in your classroom.
Apply to Serve on an ATPE State Committee by Aug. 25
Date Posted: 8/14/2024
Apply now to be considered for service on the Leader Development, Legislative, Membership, or Nomination/Election committees. Another application wave will occur in November.
In Memoriam: Mike Morrow, ATPE’s First Executive Director
Date Posted: 8/13/2024
Morrow led ATPE during the historic passage of House Bill (HB) 72, a bill with monumental impact on Texas public education.
The ATPE Podcast: The State of Education Policy
Date Posted: 8/09/2024
In this episode, ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter explains how together we can impact Texas education policy beyond just the threat of vouchers.
Tax-Free Weekend Is Coming!
Date Posted: 8/06/2024
Take advantage of this opportunity to save money by purchasing back-to-school items between Friday, Aug. 9, and midnight Sunday, Aug. 11.
Blackwell School Named a National Historic Site
Date Posted: 8/06/2024
The new national historic site is located in Marfa and is open to the public with limited hours and services.
Lockhart ISD providing free school supplies to students districtwide for 2024-25
Date Posted: 8/06/2024
Thanks to a balanced district budget, all students in Lockhart Independent School District (LISD) will receive free school supplies for the 2024-25 academic year.
The Teacher Reuse Aims to Alleviate Out-of-Pocket Costs for Texas Educators
Date Posted: 7/23/2024
This San Marcos-based nonprofit is on a mission to save teachers as much as possible on classroom supplies while encouraging recycling and reuse.
Strategies for a Successful Start in Education Webinar
Date Posted: 7/18/2024
Join us at 5 p.m. CT July 31 for a webinar that will empower you with strategies they don't teach in university or educator preparation programs.
How much does ATPE membership cost per day?
Date Posted: 1/02/2024
Use this tool to calculate how much a full year of ATPE membership would cost.
