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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

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

Labor Day: a celebration of worker power

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.

Sep 4

Back to school, back to what we do best

Our overview of where things stand politically ahead of the 2026-27 school year and Texas AFT's resources and benefits to help you have a happy and healthy back-to-school period.

Aug 13

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