2020.05.29

Let me start by saying I hope each of you are safe and well. In the last few weeks, there has been a lot of behind the scenes work happening at ATE. After delicate contract negotiations by John McIntyre (Meetings Coordinator) and Alisa Chapman (ATE Executive Director), we are now able to say that our Summer 2020 conference will be ONLINE! We are excited to offer our conference in this format and look forward to seeing you there! As we move along in the process, be sure to visit our conference webpage to stay up to date.

The link for submitting proposals is here:

ATE 2020 ONLINE Summer Conference

Call for Proposals

Deadline: June 15th

The need for all voices to be heard is never more important than at election time. I urge you to vote in the ATE election. Determine the next group of leaders in YOUR organization.

VOTE NOW!!

I am sharing some statements that have resonated with me during this pandemic. I will post these on our social media sites so that you can share your thoughts, ideas, and ponderings. Join in the conversation!

  ATE Facebook page

 @AssocTeacherEd @deanjudybeck

 

• Teachers work hard and they are finally getting a small measure of the recognition they deserve.
• Amidst an already grave teacher shortage, 20% of teachers may not return to their classrooms if schools reopen in the fall.
• The digital divide has become glaringly apparent and we can no longer hide from the disparity it causes in the academic achievement of our children.

There is no more important time for us to be welcoming those under the big umbrella.

If you’re not sure what this refers to, check out my powerpoint presentation from Atlantic City!!

 

Take care, be safe. All my best!

Judy Beck

ATE President 2020-2021

Wow. It is hard to believe only a month has passed since our festive gathering for the annual meeting in Atlantic City. It certainly feels like a longer period of time given how much things have changed. First, let me start by saying I hope all of you are safe and well. Just as many of you are, I am spending the majority of my time at home communicating via email, meeting via zoom, making sure pieces are in place for our student teachers to graduate, and developing a Plan B for fall if needed. Please know that the ATE leadership is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and are considering possible alternatives for our summer conference (i.e. possibly hybrid or online formats). More news to come on that front. Please do not let the uncertainty deter you from submitting a proposal. The link for submitting proposals is here:

ATE 2020 Summer Conference

Call for Proposals

https://ate1.org/2020-summer-conf-call-for-proposals

Capitol Hilton Hotel

Washington, DC

August 7-11th, 2020

ATE is joining forces with ISTE and a diverse group of organizations to provide resources for educators and a help desk with experts from across the country to provide real-time support to educators during #COVID19. That page is:

https://www.iste.org/explore/iste-convenes-sectorwide-response-support-educators-responding-covid-19.

There is no greater time for us to be welcoming those under the big, red umbrella. If you’re not sure what this refers to, check out my powerpoint presentation from Atlantic City!!

Best Wishes!

Judy Beck

ATE President