Education Newsfeed

Texas public education news and updates on our union's work, written and edited by Texas AFT staff.

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Senate Education hearings: the fast and the furious

Interim Senate hearings on the state of education and the voucher rollout leave a lot to be desired as we careen towards the start of bill filing.

Bo French leads the charge on racism.

What should've been a joyous occasion for University of Texas students has instead put into focus the racist and hateful rhetoric and behavior of Bo French, Republican nominee for Railroad Commissioner.

Sep 17

Texas AFT, Texas AFL-CIO unveil slate of State Board of Education endorsements

Texas AFT and the Texas AFL-CIO release their full slate of endorsement for the State Board of Education.

Jul 24

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

Ballot spotlight: Texas Railroad Commissioner

Underreported and underappreciated, the Railroad Commissioner does have a role to play in education and keeping a dangerous candidate out of that office is crucial.

Jul 10