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To read more about what a great time ASTEF had in Denton click here or go to the EVENTS tab. There are more photos and more information about Denton fun. Here is the complete list of the winners of the project stipends and photos of the happy winners.
Everything that is going on in ASTEF is announced through the Email Blast. If you are not receiving these emails, it is easy to register. Just click on the button below and you will find the signup form that will add your name to the EMAIL BLAST list.
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UPDATED ASTEF BROCHURE
Below is a button for the updated ASTEF Brochure. It has information and photos from the Denton Convention.
Download the file. Then you can share it with your chapter as a digital file. You can also print copies to share when you are informing people about ASTEF activities. HEY GIRLFRIEND
Hey, Girlfriend!
You wanted to know how the September ASTEF Board Meeting went? I’ll start off with the mundane. There was a lot of work. We did some moving, motioning, and agreeing to stuff over the weekend, but you want to hear about the shenanigans, right? Want to know more about Hey Girlfriend, click here |
THANK YOU
ASTEF Directors would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended the convention and participated in our events. Thank you to all the members who sent gift cards, baskets, and participated in other fundraising ASTEF activities.
In 2025, ASTEF has
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PROJECT STIPEND WINNERS 2025-2026
We have a slide show showing the projects stipend winners that have sent us photos showing their members and their projects. Remember that everyone will need to send in a mid term report with photos by January 31, 2026. We will be updating this slideshow as members send in photos. Come back often to see our project updates.
To see the slideshow click here. INVEST IN EDUCATION
Use the button below to contribute to any of the ASTEF funds - Projects/Aspiring Educators, Leadership, or Scholarship using your credit card or PayPal account. Use the drop down menu after clicking on the Donate button to select the fund of your choice. These donations can be a one-time gift or a recurring donation. Donors can choose to cover the credit card fee. Example: A $10.00 donation has a $0.70 fee. By choosing the “add the fee” option, the donor has sent a $10.70 donation and ASTEF will receive the full $10.00 donation.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation is
ASTEF members may apply for a Texas State Organization (TSO) state scholarship; participate in leadership events; and apply for project stipends.
- to provide funding for activities that support professional and personal growth of women educators in Texas, and
- to promote educational excellence for Texas students.
ASTEF members may apply for a Texas State Organization (TSO) state scholarship; participate in leadership events; and apply for project stipends.
2025-27 ASTEF THEME: DREAM BIG & ACT
2025-27 ASTEF Biennium Goals
A - Advance our mission as a Foundation by taking risks to strengthen and move forward with purpose, Aspire to excellence in all we do by setting high standards and pursuing them with intention, and Acknowledge the value of every member and celebrate contributions big and small.
C - Connect with members, Cultivate leadership, skills, and relationships that will carry our mission forward. Connect through events, projects, and shared experiences that build community.
T - Transform through innovation with fresh ideas and creative solutions that help us grow, adapt, and make an even greater impact and Take action on ideas and turn them into tangible results.
2025-27 ASTEF Biennium Goals
A - Advance our mission as a Foundation by taking risks to strengthen and move forward with purpose, Aspire to excellence in all we do by setting high standards and pursuing them with intention, and Acknowledge the value of every member and celebrate contributions big and small.
C - Connect with members, Cultivate leadership, skills, and relationships that will carry our mission forward. Connect through events, projects, and shared experiences that build community.
T - Transform through innovation with fresh ideas and creative solutions that help us grow, adapt, and make an even greater impact and Take action on ideas and turn them into tangible results.
Donating to our foundation is easy and only takes a few minutes. Quick ways to donate to ASTEF are:
- Donate button: Use the button below to contribute to any of the ASTEF funds - Projects/Aspiring Educators, Leadership, or Scholarship using your credit card or PayPal account. Use the drop down menu after clicking on the Donate button to select the fund of your choice. These donations can be a one-time gift or a recurring donation. Donors can choose to cover the credit card fee. Example: A $10.00 donation has a $0.70 fee. By choosing the “add the fee” option, the donor has sent a $10.70 donation and ASTEF will receive the full $10.00 donation.
- Use the Contribution Forms found on the Invest in Education page or the Forms Page to contribute by check to the fund of your choice (Scholarship, Leadership or Projects)
- Contribution Forms also give you the opportunity to designate the contribution as a memorial, honorarium or chapter contribution for convention recognition.
Thank you for your donations and support.
As a 501(c)(3) public charity, ASTEF provides funding for activities that support professional and personal growth of women educators in Texas and promotes educational excellence for Texas students.