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Charter bill backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick moves forward
Charter fact of the week: Charter schools enroll 6% of Texas students but receive 16% of state funding. Learn more facts on why charters are a threat to true public education. SB 28 passed the Senate last week, but the fight continues to stop this bad bill in the House. This bill among others would pave the way for rapid...
Read MoreRough start for online STAAR tests as glitches disconnect thousands
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Local Leader Spotlight: Nancy Vera, President of Corpus Christi AFT
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April 5, 2021: Help #StopTheSwap and send federal aid to schools; A full legislative update on Senate Budget, A-F accountability changes, the state takeover of Houston ISD, and more!
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Legislative Update: Week of March 29
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HFT members and allies defeat District of Innovation plan
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March 29, 2021: The Hotline: Big week at the Legislature, including a charter-school expansion bill, push-back on STAAR EOCs and more
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Local union president pushes for anti workplace-bullying bill
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A bill that would pave the way for state takeovers of school districts faces a harsh critique
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Legislative Update (Week of March 22)
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‘Texas Kids Count’ project tracks food insecurity, health insurance, and economic opportunity
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Let’s get your project funded!
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Letter from Texas AFT President Zeph Capo: The Myth of Charter School ‘Equity’
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