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Texas public education news and updates on our union's work, written and edited by Texas AFT staff.
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A budget is a moral document.
A budget serves as a statement of our values: what are we willing to put genuine money behind? TEA's answer: more to TIA and Bluebonnet.


Texas universities fall in FIRE’s free-speech rankings amidst AAUP concerns over academic freedom
Texas universities ranked poorly in free speech rankings, costing us more than just academic debate.
4 hours ago


A budget is a moral document.
A budget serves as a statement of our values: what are we willing to put genuine money behind? TEA's answer: more to TIA and Bluebonnet.
4 hours ago


Six years old and sent to alternative school: HB 6’s discipline changes take effect.
Ahead of the 90th Legislative Session in 2027, HB 6 (student discipline bill) is under the microscope in a Senate committee taking place next week.
4 hours ago


Federal student loans and Title IX take hits this week
The U.S. Department of Education is rolling out new degree requirements for student loan funding while rolling back Title IX protections.
4 hours ago


Retiree Plus members make their comeback at TRS board meeting.
Texas AFT Retiree Plus members continue their fight for a COLA tied to inflation as TRS acknowledges that retirees are increasingly looking for employment during these trying times.
Sep 25


Three years into the HISD takeover, the costs are coming into focus.
Approximately three years after the state seized control of Houston ISD, Texas officials have increasingly held up the district as evidence that state intervention works. There’s numbers they can point to as HISD had 56 F-rated campuses before the takeover and has five this year, while many schools operating under state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles’ New Education System (NES) have posted significant gains under the state accountability system. But three years is also
Sep 25


Youth voter registration lags in Texas – how high schools and parents can help turn it around.
Texas high schools are supposed to provide older students the opportunity to register to vote, but most don't - a big, but solveable problem in the face of low registration numbers.
Sep 25


Texas AFT celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!
Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, is an opportunity to recognize and honor the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans on labor and culture.
Sep 18


AI is in our schools. AFT and Microsoft want guardrails with teeth.
AI is the defining issue of our culture in 2026, and AFT is taking steps towards accountability and responsibility - but more remains to be done.
Sep 18


Bo French leads the charge on racism.
What should've been a joyous occasion for University of Texas students has instead put into focus the racist and hateful rhetoric and behavior of Bo French, Republican nominee for Railroad Commissioner.
Sep 17


ICYMI: AFT Reaches Landmark AI Privacy Agreement with Microsoft
Last week, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten announced the “National AI Safety & Privacy Standard,” developed in collaboration with Microsoft and AFT’s National Academy for AI Instruction.
Sep 15


Revise su registro de votante ahora: Que significa la lista de suspenso en Texas
Con las elecciones del 3 de noviembre a solo dos meses, más de 1.2 millones de votantes actualmente se encuentran catalogados con estatus de “suspenso”, una designación que ha causado mucha confusión comprensible.
Sep 11


Ballot Spotlight: Texas Governor
Renewed attention on vouchers and public schools as a result of funding shortfalls combined with recent about-faces on policy begs the question: is Greg Abbott in greater danger than expected as he seeks an unprecedented 4th term as Texas Governor?
Sep 11


SBOE Recap: a full lid on social studies
The SBOE's most recent meeting solidifies a controversial social studies curriculum.
Sep 11


Check your voter registration now: What Texas’ suspense list means
News of Texas' suspense list has caused confusion as 1.2 million Texans are affected - here's what you need to know and how to check your registration.
Sep 10


“Return to Work” bill misunderstands faculty responsibilities
Over-implementation of SB 2615 (the public employee "return to work" bill) has caused problems in Texas A&M Victoria - a campus that traded on its online flexibility for students and faculty.
Sep 4
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