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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.

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?

The SBOE's most recent meeting solidifies a controversial social studies curriculum.

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.

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.

An $18 billion Meta settlement has resulted in the implementation of many teen-safety features that should've been in place from the start. More needs to be done, and AFT's recommendations can be a blueprint.

A sprawling and inefficient state apparatus is responsible for childcare resources in Texas, which HB 4903 aims to address. The issue is of paramount importance in a cost-of-living crisis.

Labor and unions are on the upswing in the 2020s. After decades of suppression by governments and misinformation from think tanks, Americans are waking up to their collective power and joining unions all over this great country.

The State Board of Education's agenda next week will include considerations over social studies material, but the lack of public transparency has led to confusion and unresolved questions.

The controversial Bluebonnet Learning curriculum is off to a shaky start with printing delays and corrections amounting to increased costs and time wasted for TEA and school districts.

H-1B visa holders make up less than half a percentage point of all Texas teachers, but they fill important gaps in urban districts - the Governor's proposal is unnecessarily cruel and solves no problems while making the staffing crisis worse.

Tuesday's Volunteer Kickoff event was a riproaring success with members hearing from special guests Gina Hinojosa, Vikki Goodwin, and more - Texas AFT is ALL IN for November.

One of Houston Federation of Teacher's very own, Dr. Coretta Mallet-Fontenot triumphed this week in a landslide win for the recently vacated spot on the State Board of Education.

SB 571 and its long tail of regulatory and accountability changes have caused some confusion about what educator misconduct means and concerns over due process.

A legislature-mandated audit of TEA from the Texas State Auditor's office reveals management bloat and dodgy oversight of charter schools.

Research competitiveness isn't just a talking point on a college's brochure. Attacks on research have had real lasting impacts as we are seeing with disease outbreaks and regulatory failures. What will the House Higher Ed Committee have to say about it?