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Our Public Schools and Teachers Are Counting on Texas Lawmakers 

We’re at the halfway point in the 89th Texas Legislative Session, and we’ve seen limited progress on the issues that are felt the most in local communities, our public schools, and around the students’...

89th Texas Legislators’ Pre-K Checklist

Texas children deserve a strong foundation for success. High-quality pre-K programs specialize in building the reading, math, and behavioral skills that students need.  Research proves that children who receive full-day pre-K thrive throughout the...

Understanding Texas’ Reliance on Uncertified Teachers

When There’s No One Left to Hire Standing behind a booth at a nearly empty job fair, an human resources (HR) director looks across a wide room that should be filled with teaching candidates,...

Teacher Raises a Top Priority for 89th Legislative Session

The 2024-25 school year is underway, and our Texas public schools are facing a critical challenge: our Texas teachers are underpaid, especially when compared to the national average. This pay gap is not only...

Why Texas School Districts are Filing Deficit Budgets

As the 2024-25 school year approaches, Texas school districts are bracing for significant financial challenges. Superintendents and school boards across the state face the daunting task of creating school budgets amid historic inflation, the...

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