ATPE News

Summer 2016

ATPE News is the official publication of the Association of Texas Professional Educators, the largest educator association in Texas. The magazine addresses the most important issues affecting public education in the state. Learn more at ATPE.org.

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departments 4 President's Message 5 Calendar 8 Recipe for Success 10 Education Inspiration 32 Members Speak 43 For the Record special sections Robotics in the Classroom Texas students compete in a new UIL robotics program. PAGE 20 6 Regional Roundup 34 Your ATPE Family Album · Regional Representatives · Board Reports · PAC Honor Roll features PHOTO BY WYAT T MCSPADDEN atpe.org | 3 summer 2016 S U M M E R 2 0 1 6 ■ V O L U M E 3 6 ■ N U M B E R 4 16 Diferent by Design An innovative high school provides a new path to graduation for non-traditional Texas students. 24 2016 ATPE Summit Preview The 2016 ATPE Summit is July 20-22 in Austin. Preview the summit agenda, meet the 2016-17 state ofcer candidates, and learn more about what to expect at the 2016 House of Delegates. ON THE COVER columns 12 Your Ally. Your Voice. Understand your contract rights · Learn how ATPE's lobbyists work for you 15 Texans on Education Financial advisor Devin Carroll explains how Social Security and Texas teacher retirement pensions work together.

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