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HB 8 Replaces STAAR: Analyzing the Lingering Issues with Texas’ A-F Accountability

In the summer of 2025, at the end of the second called special session, the Texas Legislature passed…

89th Legislative Session Proves “Historic” for Public Education, But More Work Needed

89th Legislative Session Proves “Historic” for Public Education, But More Work Needed

A Recap of Texas’ 89th Legislative Session  As state lawmakers assembled in Austin back in January 2…

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The Ripple Effect of Increasing the Basic Allotment in Texas

The Power of the Basic Allotment for Texas Schools  The public education system in Texas is one…

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On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor his vision by continuing the work toward equitable, high-quality public education for all students in Texas.
#MLKDay #TxEd

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On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor his vision by continuing the work toward equitable, high-quality public education for all students in Texas. #MLKDay #TxEd

Is a one-day test the best way to measure your child’s school? Our current public school rating and assessment system can miss the full story of what happens in our classrooms. We’re advocating for a system that reflects the unique needs and successes of our local communities, a system that looks beyond a single test score.

What is one thing your local school does well that isn`t measured by a test? Let us know in the comments!

🏫 Find a "Beyond the Falling STAAR" event near you: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/all-upcoming-events/

🔗 Learn more: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/advancing-public-education/our-advocacy-campaigns/measure-what-matters/

#MeasureWhatMatters #BeyondTheFallingSTAAR #TxEd #TexasPublicSchools

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Is a one-day test the best way to measure your child’s school? Our current public school rating and assessment system can miss the full story of what happens in our classrooms. We’re advocating for a system that reflects the unique needs and successes of our local communities, a system that looks beyond a single test score. What is one thing your local school does well that isn't measured by a test? Let us know in the comments! 🏫 Find a "Beyond the Falling STAAR" event near you: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/all-upcoming-events/ 🔗 Learn more: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/advancing-public-education/our-advocacy-campaigns/measure-what-matters/ #MeasureWhatMatters #BeyondTheFallingSTAAR #TxEd #TexasPublicSchools

New year, new look.
Our refreshed website is officially live! Built to better serve advocates, educators, and Texans who care about public education. Explore the updates and join us in shaping what’s next.
See Link in Bio.
#PublicEducation #EducationAdvocacy #TexasEducation #NewWebsite
#RaiseYourHandTexas

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New year, new look. Our refreshed website is officially live! Built to better serve advocates, educators, and Texans who care about public education. Explore the updates and join us in shaping what’s next. See Link in Bio. #PublicEducation #EducationAdvocacy #TexasEducation #NewWebsite #RaiseYourHandTexas

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