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Texas AFT Takes Respect Agenda to the Capitol

Texas AFT President Zeph Capo speaks at a press conference at the Capitol. Local AFT presidents and Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos (D-Richardson) stand behind him.  The 88th Legislature is now in session, and Texas AFT local leaders were on hand this week to discuss our union’s Respect Agenda with lawmakers, meeting...

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The Agenda for the 88th Legislature? Respect for Public Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 10, 2022 CONTACT: press@texasaft.org The Agenda for the 88th Legislature? Respect for Public Schools Educators’ union releases a list of legislative priorities intended to retain teachers and staff, fund schools appropriately, and make schools safer for students AUSTIN, Texas — As members were sworn in to...

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Jan. 6, 2023: Education Bills, a COLA, & Student Debt Relief

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Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 Welcome to 2023, and the 88th Texas Legislature Happy new year! For those on their way back to classrooms, buses, and school campuses, we wish you a soft landing and a happy return. In Austin, Texas AFT is gearing up for another return — of the...

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LGBTQIA+ Rights

Our Union's Values In 2021, delegates to Texas AFT's statewide convention voted on a resolution supporting LGBTQIA+ students and educators. Texas AFT is resolved to provide support and resources to local unions to engage with school district officials on the urgent need to recruit, retain, and respect LGBTQIA+ educators. Texas...

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Texas AFT responds to Lt. Gov. Patrick comments disparaging urban school districts

Headline from Dallas Morning News that reads "Lieutenant Governor Patrick Calls Dallas, Urban Schools 'Dropout Factories' During Voucher Push."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 7, 2022 CONTACT:  press@texasaft.org Texas AFT responds to Lt. Gov. Patrick comments disparaging urban school districts Lieutenant governor blames school districts for problems his charter schemes created AUSTIN, Texas – In his comments last week pushing private school vouchers, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called urban school districts “dropout factories,” specifically...

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Statement on NAEP Score Declines

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Oct. 24, 2022  CONTACT: press@texasaft.org  Texas AFT President Zeph Capo commented today on the release of national standardized testing scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress:   “Our union of educators and school employees agrees with every parent and educator across the country: our students are...

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