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Topic: State Board of Education

SBOE approves new health and science curriculum, hears info on classroom censorship and a misguided proposal for charter school enrollment

Publish Date: December 3, 2021

Rebecca Bell-Metereau gesticulates at her desk during S-B-O-E

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What We’re Grateful For This Year

Publish Date: November 22, 2021

Illustrated hand raising a flag with text that says, "13th check for retired educators."

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October 15, 2021: Redistricting, fed aid to TRS healthcare, trans sports bill; Gov. enters vaccine fray again

Publish Date: October 15, 2021

Ghosted image of protestors, one holding sign with text "trans rights are human rights" on blue background. Gold text below: Stand up against bullying, especially from the Texas Legislature

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Action Alert: Help stop the power grab targeting State Board of Education elections

Publish Date: October 11, 2021

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Sept. 24, 2021: TRS decides on building move; Third special session kicks off; Dept. of Ed investigates Texas

Publish Date: September 24, 2021

Senator Jose Menendez with gray jacket and purple tie speaking on Senate floor

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Social Studies TEKS Review Work Group application

Publish Date: September 17, 2021

Texas flag fill in letters of T-E-K-S

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Aug. 27, 2021: Updates on ‘critical race theory,’ 13th check, and voter suppression bills; Our member Teacher of the Year finalists

Publish Date: August 27, 2021

Candis Houston of Aldine A-F-T stands next to a union member from HOPE in the Capitol. Both wear masks.

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State Board of Education meets next week on social studies curriculum revisions

Publish Date: August 27, 2021

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June 28, 2021: SBOE vetoes 4 new charter schools, special session date set

Publish Date: June 28, 2021

Photo shows a person holding up their hand, palm stretched outward, as if to say no. Text says, "Tell the State Board of Education to say NO to more charter schools."

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SBOE vetoes 4 of 7 new charter applicants

Publish Date: June 28, 2021

Photo shows a person holding up their hand, palm stretched outward, as if to say no. Text says, "Tell the State Board of Education to say NO to more charter schools."

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June 21, 2021: Gov. signals more legislation on race curriculum; Local unions win pay raises; Take action to stop charter expansion

Publish Date: June 22, 2021

Text says "Protect Our Public Schools" with the word "our" underlined

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SBOE meets next week to consider new charter application

Publish Date: June 21, 2021

Text says, "Protect Our Public Schools." The word "our" is underlined.

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Texas AFT represents all non-administrative certified and classified public school employees in the state of Texas. We represent the interests of teachers, counselors, librarians, diagnosticians, custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, nurses, teaching assistants, clerical employees, and the other employees who make our schools work. We also represent employees in universities, colleges, and community and junior colleges.

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