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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.

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.

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.

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.

A primer on TEA's accountability ratings: their history, why they're used, why they're not the best barometer for a school's performance and what that all means for Austin ISD.

Governor Greg Abbott announced the membership of his Texas Classroom Commission, which includes former and current teachers. But questions about the commission's efficacy are still to be answered.

Just when it seemed Texas lawmakers had exhausted every possible way to insert religion into public education, Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick is asking them to find more. What could possibly be left to do?

SB 37's fallout and funding and curriculum changes forecast the higher education fight to come in 2027.

The Attorney General position has been among the main tools used by far-right groups and politicians to weaponize the law, especially against public and higher education. Who should come after Paxton? Nathan Johnson.

3% state agency funding cuts, despite exempting public education, will have consequences in the year to come.

Midland ISD is taking aim at recapture and Austin ISD is fighting shake off a potential TEA takeover. While their goals are different, both these challenges signal broader disgruntlement over local control and state intrusion.

The announcement of Abbott's TX Classroom Commission might be an opportunity for educators to have a seat at the table, but many ask whether policymakers will listen.

The House Public Education committee met in Austin on Mon., June 1 to take up three charges all related to House Bill (HB) 2: Implementation of HB 2 Teacher Recruitment and Retention Investment in Special Education This was a 231-page bill, so the hearing to assess its impact during 2026-2026 was proportionately long. Stay with us, readers. Implementation of HB 2 The first panel represented Texas Education Agency (TEA) leadership and went through each of the articles

This November, we have the opportunity to send another union member to the Texas Senate. That’s why Texas AFT’s Committee on Political Education (COPE) is proud to endorse Taylor Rehmet in the special election for Texas Senate District 9. A veteran, union president, and working-class Texan, Rehmet will bring real-world experience and deep commitment to… [ more ]

Two years have passed since the horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, where 19 children and two teachers were tragically killed by a lone 18-year-old gunman armed with an AR-15 as hundreds of law enforcement officers waited nearby. As we mark this somber anniversary, it is disheartening that gun violence remains a pressing… [ more ]

Imagine a Texas where every child, from the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley, had access to a fully funded, high-quality public education. A state where educators are respected and compensated fairly for their vital work, students’ diverse needs are met, and schools serve as community hubs that support the whole child. Sound like a… [ more ]