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Our mission is to create a vibrant civic culture where Texans vote, engage lawmakers and their neighbors, and act together to champion public education in their communities and at the state Capitol.
Raise Your Hand Texas is working to educate Texans about critical public education issues. We engage Texans in advocacy efforts to support public policy solutions that invest in Texas’ 5.5 million public school students. We work in communities throughout the state to educate, engage, and activate advocates who care about public education – all while keeping five values in mind: integrity, democracy, courage, equity, and pragmatism.
We are building a stronger future for every Texas student by uniting communities to advocate for thriving public schools.
Learn more about the proposed “Legacy Education Fund,” apply to the Community Leaders Fellowship or connect with your Regional Advocacy Director and work with us to build a stronger Texas.
The Texas identity has always been defined by a never-ending pursuit of greater opportunity and prosperity for our citizens. Yet despite having the second-highest GDP of all states, Texas lags behind in public education, ranking in the bottom 10 in per-pupil funding. This lack of investment has real implications for our students’ individual and collective potential, our state’s economy, and our ability to remain globally competitive.
Texas educators continue to make admirable strides despite numerous obstacles, including limited school funding, rising expectations and mandates, a constantly shifting accountability system, and a rapidly expanding student population—many of whom are living in poverty or still learning English. Teachers deserve the resources and support to focus on providing students with the high-quality education they need.
A strong public education system is the foundation of opportunity and economic prosperity. Well-funded schools prepare students for an evolving economy and society, building skills in STEM and the humanities, encouraging innovation and critical thinking, and supporting social-emotional development. This is why Texas citizens and their elected leaders must invest in an education system where every student has the resources to thrive.
During our recent legislative sessions, our efforts led to some positive changes, but more work needs to be done.
Dive into our 89th Legislative Session recap.
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