Texas is a state built on grit, resiliency, and optimism. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Texans are manifesting this spirit and determination...
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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.
Business and Education Associations Call on State Leaders to Address Public Education Recovery
June 29, 2020
Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation Selects 62 School Leaders for Harvard Institutes
June 22, 2020
The Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation, a non-profit organization working to strengthen public education...
First-Of-Its-Kind Poll Reveals Texans Trust Teachers, and Have Concerns About School Testing and Funding
February 18, 2020
A new statewide poll on Texans’ attitudes toward public education found they appreciate teachers, but have concerns about testing and the lack of funding.
Smith: The high stakes of being a third grader
Texas Tribune | May 13, 2019
Rather than dwelling on unproven, unpopular funding approaches based on a possibly flawed high-stakes test, the state should fund programs that use tools to...
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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.
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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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