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Raise Your Hand Texas Hosts Public Education Candidate Forums and Education Town Halls

Raise Your Hand Texas hosted candidate forums and town halls across Texas in advance of the March 3 primary elections. All candidates on the ballot were invited to participate in the events, and each...

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 2025, there was every indication that the 89th Legislative Session would be a “historic” legislative session for public...

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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 of the largest in the nation, with more than 1,200 school districts and public charter schools and...

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Across the Lawn – June 5, 2025

One Thing to Do: Watch the Live Taping of our Latest Podcast Episode on YouTube On June 3, the day after Sine Die, we recorded the latest episode of our Intersect Ed podcast, “Recap...

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Across the Lawn – May 30, 2025

One Thing to Do: Tell Your Lawmakers To Pass the House Version of HB 4 With only days left in the 89th Legislative Session, now is the time for you to help push House...

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Across the Lawn – May 23, 2025

One Thing to Do: Celebrate Your Advocacy Success! More than 14,370+ public education advocates participated in our teacher pay and school funding call to action campaign to legislators and the Lieutenant Governor, helping to...

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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 of the largest in the nation, with more than 1,200 school districts and public charter schools and...

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Across the Lawn – May 16, 2025

One Thing to Do: Contact Your Legislator about CSHB 2 The House and Senate are locked in negotiations over the basic allotment, one of the components in CSHB 2. The best way to get...

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Across the Lawn – May 9, 2025

One Thing to Do: Contact Your Legislator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6n9Tk9ODEA To learn more, watch Dr. Libby Cohen share more about the urgency and why your voice matters! Our Call to Action for House Bill 2 (HB...

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Across the Lawn – May 1, 2025

One Thing to Do: Be The First To Know - Join Our Alert List  Public education bills are moving through legislation, and we want to make sure YOU are plugged in and ready to...