Frank E. Alfaro (@frankealfaro) 's Twitter Profile
Frank E. Alfaro

@frankealfaro

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Senfronia Thompson (@senfronia4texas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last night I spoke on the floor to remind my House colleagues: You sit in one of the most prestigious bodies in the world. Act like it. Texans are depending on us to solve their problems, not fight on social media. We have work to do. Let's get it done. #txlege

Alamo Heights ISD (@ahisd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Another AH-mazing graduation tradition- Seniors returned to Cambridge and Woodridge for a walk down memory lane and a reunion with their elementary teachers! πŸ’›πŸŽ“πŸ’™#NoPlaceLikeAHISD

Another AH-mazing graduation tradition- Seniors returned to Cambridge and Woodridge for a walk down memory lane and a reunion with their elementary teachers! πŸ’›πŸŽ“πŸ’™#NoPlaceLikeAHISD
Jaden Edison (@edisonjaden) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Lawmakers called it the β€œTexas Two-Step,” promising that passage of a voucher bill and a public school funding bill would happen in tandem. But with the legislative session nearing the end, public school funding is dancing alone. Latest with Jasper Scherer texastribune.org/2025/05/14/tex…

RaiseYourHandTexas (@ryhtexas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Have you listened to our latest #IntersectEd episode? Listen here: raiseyourhandtexas.org/podcast/hb-4-t… Our Intersect Ed host, Morgan Smith, is joined by Harry Feder, Executive Director of FairTest - The National Center for Fair and Open Testing; Brad Owen, Superintendent at Burkburnett

Have you listened to our latest #IntersectEd episode?

Listen here: raiseyourhandtexas.org/podcast/hb-4-t…

Our Intersect Ed host, Morgan Smith, is joined by Harry Feder, Executive Director of FairTest - The National Center for Fair and Open Testing; Brad Owen, Superintendent at Burkburnett
Alamo Heights ISD (@ahisd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

πŸŽ“πŸŽ“ 1 week from today, we'll celebrate our Class of 2025! ⏰ May 22, 8pm Ceremony (Gates/Doors open at 6:30pm) πŸ“ Harry B. Orem Stadium πŸ–₯ Livestream will be available πŸ”— Visit the AHISD website for all details- ahisd.net/news/what_s_ne…

πŸŽ“πŸŽ“ 1 week from today, we'll celebrate our Class of 2025! 

⏰ May 22, 8pm Ceremony (Gates/Doors open at 6:30pm)
πŸ“ Harry B. Orem Stadium
πŸ–₯ Livestream will be available 
πŸ”— Visit the AHISD website for all details- ahisd.net/news/what_s_ne…
RaiseYourHandTexas (@ryhtexas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

CSHB 2 Update - Conversations at the Capitol are still unfolding, and what ends up in the final school funding bill is not set in stone. The time is now. Click here to send a message: go.ryht.org/fundschools Right now, every email sent can help push for a stronger Basic

CSHB 2 Update - Conversations at the Capitol are still unfolding, and what ends up in the final school funding bill is not set in stone.

The time is now. Click here to send a message: go.ryht.org/fundschools
Right now, every email sent can help push for a stronger Basic
Bashara Dana (@basharadana) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Loved getting to visit with my former 5th grade student -Andrew -who is now the Chair of the Believe It Foundation! I’m so proud of him and the opportunities he provides to student with adaptive bikes. We celebrated the 100 Bike Ride Challenge for our SST students! πŸ’™πŸ’›

Loved getting to visit with my former 5th grade student -Andrew -who is now the Chair of the Believe It Foundation! I’m so proud of him and the opportunities he provides to student with adaptive bikes. We celebrated the 100 Bike Ride Challenge for our SST students! πŸ’™πŸ’›
RaiseYourHandTexas (@ryhtexas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Your voice matters and it could be the difference we need to increase the basic allotment for our schools. Join us in urging our legislators to push for the full $9.1 billion. Each email sent strengthens our fight for a better future for every student. Take action now:

Your voice matters and it could be the difference we need to increase the basic allotment for our schools. Join us in urging our legislators to push for the full $9.1 billion. Each email sent strengthens our fight for a better future for every student. 

Take action now:
Frank E. Alfaro (@frankealfaro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Watch this 5 minute video for a clear explanation of CSHB2-Support for Public Education Funding: An Analysis of HB2 Senate Version youtu.be/CAynKZFDcfE?si… via YouTube

RaiseYourHandTexas (@ryhtexas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill 2 (CSHB 2) still needs to advance to the full Senate to be approved and then move back over to the full House, where the members can either accept the Senate version or request a conference committee. May 28, 2025, marks the last

Texas Tribune (@texastribune) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Texas House members advanced bills aimed at giving homeowners relief on the property taxes they pay toward school districts, the biggest chunk of a property owner’s tax bill. bit.ly/3H1pLy3

RaiseYourHandTexas (@ryhtexas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As negotiations around HB 4 (the assessment and accountability bill) continue, it is critical to remember that abolishing STAAR is not enough. The A-F system needs new indicators so no child or school is labeled on the basis of a single test or measuring instrument.

RaiseYourHandTexas (@ryhtexas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Read our statement on the outcome of HB 4, the assessment and accountability bill in the 89th Legislative Session: raiseyourhandtexas.org/news-release/s… #HB4 #89thLege #TxEd #TxLege #MeasureWhatMattersTx

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Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=-iI2x4… HB 4 reflected what parents, teachers, and students across Texas have said for years: the current assessment and accountability system is not working, and real change is needed. Dr. Libby Cohen, Executive Director of Raise Your Hand Texas, has

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Texas public schools are the heartbeat of our communities. The impact they deliver across our state is long-lasting and meaningful. The strength of Texas is powered by public education. #TxEd #TxLege #TexasTeachers #TexasPreK

Texas public schools are the heartbeat of our communities. The impact they deliver across our state is long-lasting and meaningful. The strength of Texas is powered by public education. 
#TxEd #TxLege #TexasTeachers #TexasPreK
Bashara Dana (@basharadana) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Yes, we graduate rocket scientists in Alamo Heights ISD πŸ’™πŸ’›! Look at our Goddard 2025 rocket unveiled today and headed to White Sands for launch this week! #NoPlaceLikeAHISD

Frank E. Alfaro (@frankealfaro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Texas district urges Gov. Abbott to help abolish STAAR testing in special session expressnews.com/news/houston-t… via @expressnews