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Congressional hearing floats overturning landmark legal precedent protecting access to public schools
This week, congressional Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee organized a hearing calling into question Plyler v. Doe, a 1982 Supreme Court decision affirming the right of all students, regardless of immigration status, to attend public schools.
Read MoreFederal Judge Halts SB 12 in Three Districts, Opening Door to Statewide Challenge
In our latest litigious win, A federal court granted a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of key aspects of SB 12 in Houston ISD, Katy ISD, and Plano ISD until the case is fully resolved.
Read MoreWho decides what Texas teachers can say – the Constitution or TEA?
Something unprecedented is happening in Texas: last Fall, state officials launched investigations into more than 350 educators based on their personal social media posts. Teachers were fired, doxed, and threatened while lawmakers have made some of these threats with impunity. This hypocrisy matters and should be worrisome to anyone that...
Read MoreSBOE Preview: special time with Social Studies
Preview of next week's SBOE meeting around social studies topics and how you can leave testimony.
Read MoreSBEC Recap – PREP and educator discipline
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) met in Austin on Feb. 13 for their first agenda of 2026. Last December we reported on their discussions regarding educator preparation programs and the impacts of House Bill 2 plus some educator discipline rules. This meeting was largely a continuation of these deliberations with mixed results.
Read MoreCTE Spotlight: El Paso ISD’s Health Sciences & Emergency Services Pathway
Throughout the month of February, we will put a spotlight on outstanding CTE programs across the state. This week, we go west where a health sciences program is making a big impact in El Paso.
Read MoreLocal Elections Coming Soon – Membership Meeting Notice
When: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6:00 pm sharp Where: Alliance/AFT Office, 334 Centre Street, Dallas 75208 What: Executive Board Officers and Members Nominations Alliance/AFT Constitutional Provisions: Nominations for Executive Board Officers and Members Any member in good standing may nominate, be nominated, and may vote at the membership meeting. However,...
Read MoreFood additives in our school lunches: what SB 314 does
You may have heard a lot about food additives lately and discourse around “ultra-processed foods”. Did you know that Texas passed MAHA-inspired legislation during the 89th legislative session? Here’s everything you need to know about SB 314.
Read MoreCTE Spotlight: Brownsville ISD’s Skilled Trades & Technical Studies
Throughout the month of February, we will put a spotlight on outstanding CTE programs across the state. This week, we go to South Texas.
Read MoreThis Valentine’s Day, will you vote for these union-backed candidates? <3
This Valentine’s Day, we are celebrating a deep love for our state. Texas will be a better place when we elect Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Montserrat Garibay, and Adrian Reyna into the respective offices they are running for.
Read MoreCTE Spotlight: Aldine ISD’s Aviation Maintenance & Aerospace Pathway
Throughout the month of February, we will put a spotlight on outstanding CTE programs across the state in an effort to educate our readers on what’s available for students and the importance of maintaining funding for these efforts.
Read MoreA huge win for Texas public education as Taylor Rehmet triumphs in runoff
Saturday’s special election in Texas Senate District 9 has sent shockwaves across the state and indeed the nation.
Read MoreUpcoming Deadline for Senate Bill 11: Optional Daily Prayer or Religious Study Period
Districts are required to vote on whether to implement a daily prayer or religious study policy by March 1.
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