IntroductionWhat Is a Community School? Community School ResourcesCommunity School Initiatives in TexasMain Page | Bridges Institute Introduction The Bridges Institute improves student achievement by making a difference in educators’ performance and professional growth, while also supporting community school models. Community schools provide intensive community engagement and wraparound social services to "turn around" struggling schools....
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At AFT’s Civil, Human, & Women’s Rights Conference in Houston, our national union’s Powerful Partnership Institute (PPI) awarded its latest round of grant funding. Texas AFT was among those grant recipients, along with seven of our local unions
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Friday, July 14, 2023 ‘Starve, shame, & shutter’ With a $33 billion surplus available, we had high hopes. High hopes that the Texas Legislature would step up and deliver for students, educators, and school employees ahead of the upcoming school year. Yet, here we are, one regular session and two...
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The Texas Legislature has yet to reach an agreement on property tax relief, but there have been significant developments in the past week.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2023 CONTACT: press@texasaft.org Texas AFT President Zeph Capo commented today on Rep. John Bryant and House Democrats’ alternate property tax relief plan that would boost public school funding and educator pay: “The 88th Legislature, in many ways, has made clear to Texas educators who their...
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It isn't enough for Texas public schools to survive. Our students deserve schools that help them thrive. https://youtu.be/LdT0yT7Sh4M?si=wBeA5Vm6tz-6G445 It's Time to Thrive Our fight to thrive is about creating respectful working conditions with more planning time, fewer added duties and extra paperwork, resources to prevent burnout before it starts, and...
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One of our union's perennial priorities is fighting efforts to privatize our public education system, whether through the expansion of charter schools or new voucher schemes. Key Facts: Private School Vouchers Don't be fooled by the euphemism of "school choice." We already have “school choice” in our public schools, through...
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Recognizing Important Texans February is Black History Month, an important time for educators and students to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of Black people throughout history and acknowledge the struggles and injustices of the past and present. Each week of Black History Month, Texas AFT will highlight a Black Texan...
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Last week, AFT members from across the country met in Boston, Massachusetts, for AFT’s 87th Biennial Convention. Texas AFT was represented at the convention by more than 30 delegates, led by Texas AFT President Zeph Capo. Delegates participated in a wide array of programming, including special recognition of certain locals...
Read MoreIntroductionTeacher Leaders ProgramStrategies for Student SuccessProfessional Learning for EducatorsResources for K-12 Educators & Professional LearningNational Board Support GroupTexas AFT National TrainersMain Page | Bridges Institute Introduction The Bridges Institute offers four Professional Development Programs: Teacher Leaders Strategies for Student Success (PDF download)Professional Learning for Educators (PDF download)National Board Support Group All institute programming is open to any educator or...
Read MoreIntroductionAbout Linda BridgesBoard of DirectorsStaffPartnersContact UsMain Page | Bridges Institute Introduction The Bridges Professional Development Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing professional development and educational resources to Texas educators and expanding the “community schools” model of support for public schools — all with the goal of improving student achievement. https://youtu.be/0Tj1vYwO2lA About Linda...
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Texas AFT's Bridges Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization devoted to providing professional development and educational resources to Texas educators.
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