Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: July 5, 2024
Date Posted: 7/05/2024
FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND: We here at ATPE’s Teach the Vote hope you are having a safe and relaxing extended Fourth of July holiday with your family and friends. If you are headed to the ATPE Summit next week in Dallas, safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you there! The Advocacy Update and Awards will take place at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, and consideration of the 2024-25 ATPE Legislative Program will take place during the House of Delegates meeting July 9.
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