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Education Newsfeed
Texas public education news and updates on our union's work, written and edited by Texas AFT staff.
Featured news:
Educator-backed candidates hit near-clean sweep in Texas primary runoff elections
Most Texas AFT-endorsed candidates emerged victorious in Tuesday’s primary runoff elections and will head to a general election - one that has great consequences for public education.
Legislative update: House Public Education Committee to hold second interim hearing
A look ahead to the June 1st House Public Education Committee's second interim hearing of the year.
2 days ago
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
SBEC Recap: HB 2 and disciplinary changes
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) met in Austin Friday, Apr. 24 for it’s second regular meeting of the year. The actions of the board will have broad impacts and consequences for educator preparation and discipline in the coming months and years.
May 8
What to expect with the House Public Education Committee interim hearing
The House Public Education committee will meet in Austin Monday, May 11 for the first of at least a few hearings to discuss their interim charges for the 89th Legislature.
May 8
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