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2025 Advocacy Summit: Community connections. Capitol impact.

Raise Your Hand Texas believes that effective advocacy takes all of us. The third annual Advocacy Su…

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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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Last week, voters heard directly from candidates in HD 71, HD 118, and HD 41 about the future of Texas public schools. We’ve pulled together these conversations so you can hear where candidates stand on the issues that matter to families, students, and educators.

Whether you’re in San Antonio, Abilene, or McAllen, now’s the time to get informed before Election Day. Watch the forum recap videos here:
https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/public-education-candidate-forums/

#TXLege #TxEd #PublicEducation #TXVotes

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Last week, voters heard directly from candidates in HD 71, HD 118, and HD 41 about the future of Texas public schools. We’ve pulled together these conversations so you can hear where candidates stand on the issues that matter to families, students, and educators. Whether you’re in San Antonio, Abilene, or McAllen, now’s the time to get informed before Election Day. Watch the forum recap videos here: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/public-education-candidate-forums/ #TXLege #TxEd #PublicEducation #TXVotes

February is Black History Month, a time to honor the leaders, educators, and students who have shaped Texas and our nation. Public schools play a critical role in expanding opportunity, preserving history, and building a stronger future for all Texans.

#BlackHistoryMonth #TexasEducation #PublicEducation #TxEd

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February is Black History Month, a time to honor the leaders, educators, and students who have shaped Texas and our nation. Public schools play a critical role in expanding opportunity, preserving history, and building a stronger future for all Texans. #BlackHistoryMonth #TexasEducation #PublicEducation #TxEd

Today is the LAST DAY to register to vote in Texas.
Every election matters and every vote helps shape the future of our communities, our schools, and Texas. It only takes a few minutes to make sure you’re registered and ready to participate.

Not registered yet? Visit VoteTexas.gov to get signed up before the deadline!

#GoVoteTX #RegisterToVote #TxEd

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Today is the LAST DAY to register to vote in Texas. Every election matters and every vote helps shape the future of our communities, our schools, and Texas. It only takes a few minutes to make sure you’re registered and ready to participate. Not registered yet? Visit VoteTexas.gov to get signed up before the deadline! #GoVoteTX #RegisterToVote #TxEd

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