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SBOE Recap: A Slow Erosion of Local Control
The latest SBOE meetings bore witness to a disturbing scope creep over several topics that will have enduring effects on student learning.
Read MoreA Letter from Your Union President
I want to be honest and upfront with you. The consequences of the fast-approaching Republican and Democratic primary elections are especially high for educators and dire for our students.
Read MoreIndicted Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Denton ISD Over Alleged Electioneering
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Denton ISD, alleging two administrators violated the Texas Election Code.
Read MoreTexas AFT Survey Results a ‘Disaster Declaration’ for Public Education
After a year of legislative inaction and gubernatorial bullying, Texas AFT member survey finds 75% of K-12 school employees experiencing burnout, 69% of educators looking to leave, but also hope with 92% of educators declaring they are ready to vote.
Read MoreFeb. 23, 2024: Early Voting Kicks Off
Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 Could you use some good news? Because we could use some good news. Here at Texas AFT, we bring you need-to-know information on the state of public education in Texas with every Friday’s Hotline. And we are acutely aware that, by and large, the news we...
Read MoreSBEC Recap: Major Changes Approved for Educator Preparation
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) met for its first regular meeting of the year on Feb. 16 in Austin.
Read MoreWave of Layoffs Hitting Public Schools in State with $32.7 Billion Surplus
A growing number of Texas public schools are confronting a wave of layoffs and budget cuts, highlighting a statewide crisis of chronic underfunding exacerbated by political decisions at the highest levels. Canutillo, Spring Branch, and Fort Worth Independent School Districts (ISDs) are among those facing dire financial constraints, leading to...
Read MoreIndifferent and Irresponsible: the disastrous first 50 days of Texas’ anti DEI law
The core purpose of this law, according to the bill text, is to stop institutions of higher education from “promoting differential treatment of or providing special benefits to individuals on the basis of race, color, or ethnicity,” but the implementation of the bill has revealed its practical, perhaps intentional, effect:...
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