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Decoding the results of this year’s NAEP scores

Are this year’s NAEP scores as gloomy as people say or is there more to the story? Here are three takeaways from Raise Your Hand Texas. Education practitioners, experts and pundits across the country...

Capitol Update: October 7, 2019

The Capitol Update provides you with expert insight and analysis on legislative issues impacting Texas public school students and educators. In this month’s edition, our policy experts report on the conversations they heard at...

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2019 Session Wrap-Up

Back to school season is upon us, and for many, that means endless lists — school supplies to hunt for, clothes to buy, lunch boxes to fill. This past legislative session, Raise Your Hand...

Capitol Update: August 7, 2019

Welcome! The Capitol Update provides you with expert insight and analysis on legislative issues impacting Texas public school students and educators. In this month’s Capitol Update, the Raise Your Hand Texas policy team members...

Statement on the Texas Legislature’s Passage of House Bill 3

Raise Your Hand Texas applauds the work of the 86th Texas Legislature in passing a comprehensive school finance bill without the threat of a court order. The $11.6 billion plan includes funding for full-day...

Capitol Update: May 17, 2019

Welcome to the 86th Legislative Session! The Capitol Update provides you with expert insight and analysis on legislative issues impacting Texas public school students and educators. In this month's Capitol Update, you'll find the...

Capitol Update: April 30, 2019

Welcome to the 86th Legislative Session! The Capitol Update will provide you with expert insight and analysis on legislative issues impacting Texas public school students and educators. This month's Capitol Update covers important dates...

Capitol Update: March 22, 2019

Welcome to the 86th Legislative Session! The Capitol Update will provide you with expert insight and analysis on legislative issues impacting Texas public school students and educators. This month's Capitol Update will cover Texas...

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New Video Series: The Power of Pre-K

It’s not just students, parents, and educators who recognize the power of high-quality pre-kindergarten, both to building the foundation for learning and for leveling the playing field among student groups for kindergarten readiness. Our...

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Capitol Update: February 7, 2019

Welcome to the 86th Legislative Session! The Capitol Update will provide you with expert insight and analysis on legislative issues impacting Texas public school students and educators. Hear straight from our directors of Governmental...

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