Dallas ATPE

This Mother's Day, ATPE is celebrating all the maternal figures who make Texas public education great. Moms, grandmas, aunts—and every woman who shows up with love for the children in her life—you are seen, you are appreciated, and you have our hearts. Thank you for everything you do! 🌸

We hope you all enjoyed your 4th off from school!

Dallas ATPE’s Spring Meeting & Board Election were held today in Dallas. We had a good turnout, and loved seeing both old and new faces. Advocacy, Recruitment and updates from the Dallas ISD EOC (Employee Organization Committee) were shared. We had some great questions and conversations. Due to a potential runoff vote, election results and the 2026-2027 Board will be announced at a later date.
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The 2026-27 Election will be conducted in person at the spring meeting.

Please note that the Dallas Joint & Special Election Day takes place May 2 as well. We have 3 Dallas ISD Board positions that are up for election.

Dallas District 2: Incumbent Sarah Weinberg vs. Winnetka Smith-Alford
Dallas District 6: Incumbent Joyce Foreman vs. Stephen Poole
Dallas District 8: Incumbent Joe Carreon

The Dallas ISD Bond Proposition will also be voted on during this Dallas election. Please plan to vote early April 20–28.

We hope to see you on Saturday, May 2, at La Madeleine in Dallas.

Texas educators in grades 6–12 are invited to apply for the Texas Summer Institute on Genocide Education, taking place June 3–6 in Carrollton. This free professional development program, sponsored by the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission (THGAAC) and St. Sarkis Armenian Church in collaboration with The Genocide Education Project (GenEd), provides teachers with the tools and curriculum resources needed to address World History TEKS through comparative case studies. Participants will receive hands-on lesson plans, books, and professional development credit. Travel reimbursement and hotel accommodations are available for those traveling more than 75 miles. The application deadline is April 20. Learn more and apply: https://atpenews.org/free-summer-institute-on-genocide-education/

Director’s Message - ATPE News ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes highlights member discounts, introduces our new ATPE app, shares updates on the 2026 ATPE Summit, and reminds members that advocacy continues year-round, even when the legislature is not in session.

Wishing you a happy and restful Easter Break!!!

Texas educators, this one's for you.

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