In 2023, a bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers rejected private school voucher scams that threatened to divert millions of taxpayer dollars from public schools to fund unaccountable private education. In the months since, out-of-state mega-donors and education privatizers have invested heavily in Texas elections in a painfully transparent attempt to...
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As we enter the final hours of early voting in Texas, more than 7.5 million voters have already cast their ballots, marking another historic election cycle in the Lone Star State. While this represents impressive participation by Texas’s standards, with about 40% of registered voters having made their voices heard,...
Read Moresizeable percentage of students rule out certain states for higher education due to the state’s politics, according to the results of a new poll from the Art & Science Group LLC. Which state did most students rule out in the poll? Texas.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 30, 2024 CONTACT: Nicole Hill, press@texasaft.org Republican candidate who presumably hates California wants Texans to pay more in sales tax than Californians. SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Last week, local candidate for Texas House District 121 Marc LaHood spoke with Texas Public Radio about a number of...
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Left: San Antonio union members canvass on behalf of Texas AFT COPE-endorsed HD 118 candidate Kristian Carranza. Right: Dallas area union members canvass for Texas AFT COPE-endorsed HD 112 candidate Averie Bishop. Find all endorsements at vote.texasaft.org. In 2023, a bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers rejected private school voucher scams...
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FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Over 1 Million Public Service Workers Have Received Student Debt Cancellation Under the Biden-Harris Administration On Oct. 17, President Joe Biden announced an additional $4.5 billion in student debt cancellation for over 60,000 borrowers through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program; the news means...
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As the 2024 election season heats up, Sen. Morgan LaMantia (D-Brownsville) stands out as a dedicated advocate for public education. Representing a diverse constituency, she has consistently prioritized the needs of students, teachers, and families throughout her tenure in the...
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With the Election Day just 12 days away, former President Donald Trump’s looming return to power brings with it the unsettling reality of Project 2025. This far-right manifesto threatens to dismantle public education as we know it. With 992-page agenda, titled “Mandate for Leadership,” was developed by the conservative Heritage...
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Kristian Carranza is making waves in her run to represent District 118 in the Texas House of Representatives, with a focus on strengthening public education. As a community organizer who grew up in Southside San Antonio, Carranza has firsthand experience with the struggles of working families, which has shaped her...
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In a pivotal moment for Texas politics, incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz and challenger Rep. Colin Allred squared off in what may be their only televised debate before the Nov. 5 election. The Oct. 15 showdown in Dallas revealed the stark choice facing voters in the race to represent Texas in...
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With only four days until early voting starts, now is the time to make your plan to vote! Early voting across Texas starts Monday, Oct. 21, and will run until Friday, Nov. 1. Times will vary depending on location.
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Charter schools in Texas have become synonymous with instability, especially as the state has a 30-34% closure rate for charter schools according to a new report from the National Center for Charter School Accountability and the Network for Public Education.
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