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The future of Texas is in our public schools.
Raise Your Hand Texas supports public policy solutions that invest in our students, encourage innovation and autonomy, and improve college and workforce readiness.
The Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation develops and strengthens school leaders and teachers, engages families in the educational experience, and advances classroom learning with innovative instructional practices to benefit all students.
Rising to the Challenge
The COVID-19 global health crisis toppled economic markets, forced Texans to shelter in place, and closed schools across the state. But it did nothing to diminish the determination of Texas educators to meet the needs of all students.
Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation Announces Fall 2020 Legislative Candidate Events
September 25, 2020
Raise Your Hand Texas Names Two New Regional Advocacy Directors
September 24, 2020
Raise Your Hand Texas Names Charles Gaines Director of Government Relations
August 20, 2020
Gaines brings strong personal connections at the Texas Capitol and experience in government relations
Smith: Texas Public Schools Need Our Help
| August 13, 2020
As Texas families ponder the beginning of the school year, they’re understandably mourning what they’re missing and frustrated with the options before...
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Media Kit
Here, journalists and bloggers can find general background on Raise Your Hand Texas, video playlists related to our leadership programs and issue campaigns, and downloadable high-resolution images.
Expert List
2020: Texans Trust Teachers Media Kit
This kit contains a downloable report, photos and b-roll, a Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation and 2020: Texans Trust Teachers logo, PowerPoint, charts, and graphics.
Raising Texas Teachers Launch Media Kit
This kit contains a news release, the Raising Texas Teachers scholarship program brochure, downloadable Raise Your Hand Texas and Raising Texas Teachers logos, a map showing the location of the university teacher preparation programs selected for the initiative, and downloadable b-roll video and photos reflective of the teaching profession.
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