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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.

A Note from Texas AFT Leaders on This Election

Voters have spoken; though, 7 million registered voters in Texas sat out this election. As leaders of your union, we are deeply concerned with the direction our state will now take, specifically as it relates to public education, but we respect the will of the people who showed up and the peaceful transfer of power. … [ more ]

Nov 8, 2024

Election 2024: How School Funding, Pay Raises Fared in Austin ISD, Spring ISD Votes

Across the state, dozens of school districts held Voter-Approval Tax Rate Elections (VATREs) this week seeking to generate additional local and state revenue to provide educators and school employees with enhanced raises and help meet other pressing needs such as school safety and security. These VATREs are necessary because state funding for public education has remained stagnant since 2019 despite historic inflation during that time.

Nov 8, 2024