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Energized and engaged: How educators turned out in record numbers to fight for public education

Publish Date: November 6, 2018 11:22 pm

While Texas overall set a record for turnout in a midterm election, we're more hopeful than ever that we can set Texas on the right path for our students after...

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SBOE approves ‘streamlined’ curriculum standards

Publish Date: November 17, 2018 10:24 am

Today, the SBOE unanimously approved “streamlined” Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). These are the standards teachers must use for lesson planning and test preparation, and could eventually result in...

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Texas AFT is actively organizing new higher-education locals in the state. Read more about our efforts and our newest locals.

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Members of the Houston Educational Support Personnel, an affiliate of Texas AFT, are celebrating a hard-won victory against privatization in how their school district's food service program is managed.

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The American Federation of Teachers, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO, was founded in 1916 and today represents 1.6 million members in more than 3,000 local affiliates nationwide. Read more about our national affiliate and discover a host of resources available for your profession.