Topic: Legislature

Urgent Call to Action: Texas House Public Education Committee Hearings on 08/12 and 08/13 

Publish Date: July 26, 2024

The Texas House Public Education Committee is holding critical hearings on Monday, August 12 and Tuesday, August 13 on issues that are having or will have a profound impact on the future of public education in Texas. Perhaps most critically, the committee will consider the implementation of taxpayer-funded private school vouchers and the effect that the increasing quantity of uncertified...

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AI Technology in Education: Share Your Thoughts & Win a Gift Card! 

Publish Date: June 14, 2024

The headlines we've seen in recent months about artificial intelligence (AI) can be anxiety-inducing.  Texas AFT members have reported concerns about students using tools like ChatGPT to skirt assignments, while the Texas Education Agency has begun using computers to grade students' written answers on this year's STAAR. However, this emerging technology can also be exhilarating for those looking for new...

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