Region 5 ATPE

We know you're either crazy-busy finishing up the last few days of school ... or you're taking a well-deserved deep breath. But don't forget that applications for Leadership ATPE are due Saturday, May 31!

This exclusive program for ATPE members will help you:
✅ Strengthen your voice as an advocate
✅ Connect with passionate public ed leaders
✅ Step confidently into leadership roles

Apply today! https://www.atpe.org/About-ATPE/Leadership-Opportunities/Leadership-ATPE

Congratulations to our very own Cheryl Triplett from Region 5 for her recognition as Charles Pickitt Educator of the Year, Administrator.

The Texas House voted 86-63 in the early hours of Thursday morning to approve Senate Bill (SB) 2, a universal private school voucher bill. House members also rejected, on an 86-62 vote, an amendment that would have put the voucher concept before voters in a referendum this November prior to implementation of SB 2. Both votes were taken almost entirely along party lines. Wednesday morning, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) visited with House Republicans behind closed doors to whip votes. Because Abbott was able to successfully strong-arm House Republicans into not voting for any amendments, voters will not have an opportunity to weigh in on SB 2, and it is significantly more likely the Senate will accept the House language and forego the conference committee process, while other education priorities have yet to make it to this stage of the legislative process. Read ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes' statement on ATPE's TeachtheVote.org. http://teachthevote.atpe.org/Our-Blog/Latest-Posts/ATPE-Statement-on-passage-of-SB-2

Happy New Year, !