“Legacy Education Fund” could be the first new, renewable school funding source in 20 years AUSTIN, Texas–(Nov. 20, 2025)–The proposed “Legacy Education Fund,” an idea to create a new dedicated and permanent source of...
Lawmakers have the opportunity to create a new endowment fund to deliver enduring and increased funds for public schools AUSTIN, TEXAS–(Oct 22, 2025)–Raise Your Hand Texas is calling on Texas lawmakers to transform how...
Addition of New Regional Advocacy Directors Expands Reach Across Texas Communities AUSTIN, TX (September 16, 2025) – Raise Your Hand Texas continues to expand its statewide advocacy network by welcoming four new regional advocacy directors...
On Wednesday, June 4, Raise Your Hand Texas held a virtual media briefing to release its end-of-session report on the 89th Texas Legislative Session. The discussion included an overview of key legislation (SB 2, HB...
175 public education advocates will ask legislators for a permanent pay raise for teachers and another historic $1,000 increase to the basic allotment AUSTIN, TEXAS–(April 3, 2025)–More than 175 public school advocates from across...
Austin, Texas (February 28, 2025) — Raise Your Hand Texas will host two panels at the 2025 SXSW EDU Conference, addressing teacher pay and retention and early childhood education. The discussions will feature educators,...
Investing in Students, Teachers Drives Raise Your Hand Texas’ 89th Legislative Session Policy Priorities Austin, Texas (September 30, 2024) - As voters head to the polls in November and the Texas Legislature returns to...
Cohen Brings Deep Knowledge and Experience to Position Austin, Texas (July 15, 2024) – Raise Your Hand Texas today announced Dr. Libby Cohen as its new executive director. Dr. Cohen, who joined Raise Your...
At the end of the 2023-24 school year, pre-kindergarten students across Texas celebrated the very beginning of their educational journey with graduation and completion ceremonies. Over 243,000 Texas students are enrolled in pre-K. However,...
Austin, Texas (May 22, 2024) – Raise Your Hand Texas today announced its executive director Dr. Michelle Smith has chosen to leave the organization to pursue new leadership opportunities as a public education advocate....
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