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Education Newsfeed
Texas public education news and updates on our union's work, written and edited by Texas AFT staff.
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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
“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
Abbott wants H-1B teachers out of Texas public schools. Districts say they’re filling jobs Texans aren’t.
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.
Aug 28
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
Texas Classroom Commission members announced
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.
Aug 7
Texas AFT launches Open Letter to Our Elected Officials campaign
This week, we at Texas AFT launched our Open Letter to Our Elected Officials campaign, which will serve as our focus for the 2026 back to school season, November elections, and the 90th legislative session to come in 2027. The Open Letter covers a range of issues including school funding, wages, paperwork, freedom to teach, gun safety, behavioral support, mental health counseling, and more.
Aug 7
Ballot spotlight: Texas Attorney General
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.
Jul 24
Texas AFT urges serious action after Governor Abbott’s announcement of a Texas Classroom Commission
Texas AFT's response to the creation of the Texas Classroom Commission.
Jul 8
Texas educator survey says over 70% are burned out, want legislative fixes.
Texas AFT's 2025-2026 membership sruvey results do not paint a bright picture of the real state of public education.
May 15
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