It's Save Our Schools Saturday! Let's make it a day for showing up, speaking up, and participating in our democracy—like ATPE members Donald and Gayle Sampley. (Gayle is the chair of the ATPE Political Action Committee!)
Texas educators: Make a plan to vote early this beautiful Saturday!
#SaveOurSchoolsSaturday #MustBePresentToWin #ATPE #TeachtheVote #TxEdVote
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Must Be Present to Win. ✅
Our ATPE members, like Region 16 Director Miguel Renteria from Amarillo, are showing up at the polls! Texas educators, make your voice heard. Make a plan to vote early, and encourage a friend to do the same.
#SaveOurSchoolsSaturday #MustBePresentToWin #TxEdVote #TeachtheVote #ATPE
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Your vote is your voice for public education! 📣 Let’s elect leaders who truly support the professionals shaping our future. Need inspiration to research candidates and hit the polls? ATPE’s new Grassroots Advocacy Specialist Sara Sturtevant has valuable insights ready for you! vist.ly/5pehk
#atpe #txed #texasteachers #teachthvote #voting #txedvote
The easiest way to learn more about candidates and their education views is to visit ATPE’s TeachtheVote.org, where you’ll find a profile of every candidate running for the Texas House and Senate, the State Board of Education, and the statewide offices of governor and lieutenant governor. Candidate profiles include contact information, responses to the ATPE candidate survey, and, for incumbents, voting records on important education issues.
H-E-B is now accepting applications for the 2027 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program, which awards cash prizes to educators who go the extra mile to serve their students and their communities. Apply before Nov. 1, 2026.
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Feeling overwhelmed by misleading texts and campaign flyers? You're not alone! @ATPE_MontyE shares vital insights on how to navigate this confusing landscape. Seek out credible information to make informed choices at the polls.
#atpe #txed #txedtuesday #txedvote #teachthevote
We heard so many reports of long lines during the first day of early voting. Today is #TxEdTuesday at the polls! Let's work together as the public ed community to make those lines long again. Remember: We must be PRESENT TO WIN!
#txed #txedvote #txedtuesday #atpe #teachthevote
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Once you've voted, mark yourself "Present to Win" and share on social media! votervoice.net/ATPE/Petition…
ChatGPT, Claude, etc., can be incredibly useful tools—but like any tool, AI has its limitations, and using it to prepare a request for legal assistance can sometimes create more problems than it solves.
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Early voting is now underway! Plan to vote early 10/19–10/30. Here's how to make your voting plan a success:
•Research candidates at ATPE’s TeachtheVote.org.
•Find your polling location.
•Route your drive.
•Allow plenty of time.
•Take your ID.
•Treat yourself after you vote!
#txedvote #atpe #teachthevote
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🗳️ Early voting starts TOMORROW! Let's make our voices heard! Hear from ATPE State President Eli Rodriguez on the power of our votes and why every single one counts. Your participation shapes our future in education! Let’s get out and vote! 🙌 #VotingMatters #ATPEVotes #TeachtheVote #TxEdVote
Research candidates' education stances at ATPE's TeachtheVote.org.
Attention Texas high school teachers! Join researcher Wafa Manning's study on attitudes toward instructional technology. Help shape future support and tools! Complete a quick interest form by Oct 24, 2026.
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🤖 Made with AI
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TIA isn’t an option for every teacher’s role. That’s why we must protect National Board Certification.
Join ATPE, NBPTS, and SBOE Member Audrey Young for a panel discussion moderated by NBCT Stephanie Stoebe focused on protecting educator salary pathways.
🗓️ Register Now
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World Teachers' Day, celebrated since 1994, highlights the essential role educators play globally. Learn more about this important day at UNESCO.
unesco.org/en/days/teachers
ATPE is hiring! We are currently recruiting for a Marketing & Engagement Specialist to help connect, inform, and support our members through engaging communications, professional learning opportunities, and digital engagement platforms. Visit bit.ly/ATPE-Job to learn more and apply!
ATPE’s standing and special committees play a critical role in ATPE’s member-governed structure. The members serving on these committees share important feedback on key ATPE initiatives, as well as set the stage for the annual House of Delegates meeting. If you’ve ever thought you’d like to be more involved in your professional association, this is your opportunity!
If you applied for state committee service during the first application wave but were not selected, please apply again!
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🚌 Don’t miss this bus!
If you’re a Texas educator who isn’t an ATPE member, Sept. 30 is an important deadline.
Wait until after Sept. 30 to join ATPE, and you’ll have a 30-day wait before you’re eligible for employment rights protection and access to attorney assistance for covered employment matters.*
Don’t wait. Join ATPE today to begin enjoying ALL of our valuable member benefits: atpe.org/join-now
*Terms and conditions apply.. See atpe.org/protection for details.
