Education Newsfeed

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

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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.

GALLERY: OrganizED Volunteer Kickoff

Tuesday's Volunteer Kickoff event was a riproaring success with members hearing from special guests Gina Hinojosa, Vikki Goodwin, and more - Texas AFT is ALL IN for November.

Aug 28

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

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 State Board of Education approves new Houston charter school

Texas AFT's press release on passage of new Houston charter school - featuring quotes from Texas AFT President Zeph Capo

Jun 26

GALLERY: Texas AAUP-AFT Higher Education Summit

Pictures from a successful Texas AAUP-AFT Higher Education Summit in Houston, Texas.

Jun 12

Graphic reads "2025-26 Membership Survey"

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