News Releases

Raise Your Hand Texas Names Two New Regional Advocacy Directors

CONTACT: Tessa Benavides, Media Relations Associate [email protected] – New hires will serve the East Texas and the Greater San Antonio area – AUSTIN, TX (September 14, 2020) – The Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation today announced...

3 charter schools hope to gain foothold in Austin area

School Year Brings An Apple For Students, Too

Raise Your Hand Texas Names Charles Gaines Director of Government Relations

CONTACT: Laura Mellett, Director of Policy Content and Public Affairs [email protected] (512)-586-1804 – Gaines brings strong personal connections at the Texas Capitol and experience in government relations – AUSTIN, TX (August 20, 2020) –...

Texas School Advocates Launch Campaign Urging Parents to Keep Kids in Public School, Legislators to Protect Funding During the Pandemic

Dallas-Fort Worth Companies Share Their Advice on Reopening with Public School Districts

Walnut Springs principal picked for Harvard Institute

McKinney ISD principal chosen for Harvard leadership program

Business and Education Associations Call on State Leaders to Address Public Education Recovery

Dear Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen, Commissioner Morath, Commissioner Keller, and Lawmakers: June 29, 2020 Texas is a state built on grit, resiliency, and optimism. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation Selects 62 School Leaders for Harvard Institutes

CONTACT: Tessa Benavides (210) 445-3965 or [email protected] – Cohort represents 43 school districts and two charter schools from across Texas – AUSTIN, TX (June 15, 2020) – The Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation, a...