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Texas AFT endorses Elisa Tamayo in the March Democratic Primary

Publish Date: January 26, 2020 12:41 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2020 CONTACT: Rob D’Amico, 512-627-1343 Texas AFT has endorsed Elisa Tamayo for Texas House District 76, which covers much of central and southeast El Paso....

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Why a Supreme Court Case heard Wednesday could open the floodgate for vouchers, as the threat continues with Betsy DeVos

Publish Date: January 24, 2020 12:45 pm

Betsy DeVos (Photo: Al Drago / New York Times)  AFT is alerting supporters of public education about a Supreme Court case with opening arguments heard Wednesday that could pose a...

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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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