Happiest of Holidays to all of you! Looking forward to the new year and making an impact for Texas Public Schools.

Other states, including Alabama, Colorado, Mississippi, and Connecticut, have established public education endowments funded by general revenue and private contributions. These funds effectively support various school needs—from core expenses to programs, technology, and facility

Here's to a new year of Public Education advocacy work!

Join me next Tuesday @ 9:30 am for a Public Education Candidate Forum featuring those running for Texas House District 66. Register today! advocacy.raiseyourhandtexas.org/candidate_even…

Count them - not one, but two events next week for all of my public education advocates! Can't wait to see you there! 1/13: HD 66 Public Education Candidate Forum advocacy.raiseyourhandtexas.org/candidate_even… 1/15, Beyond a Falling STAAR workshop, advocacy.raiseyourhandtexas.org/advocacy_event…

The first week of school for 2026 is in the books! But as the semester begins, the question remains: are we measuring what matters in Texas public schools? We believe a single test can’t tell the whole story of a student's success or a school’s impact. It’s time for a more

"Despite the Texas Legislature’s recent investment, Texas spends about $3,500 less per student than the national average. The state’s two-year budget cycle adds uncertainty, forcing schools to make long-term commitments without dependable support. 'Districts are constantly

Come say hello! RaiseYourHandTexas will be at both of the conferences and we can't wait to see you there!

And that's a wrap for TCWSE 2026! We navigated through a little turbulence but weren't delayed in taking flight and challenging ourselves through excellent presentations and keynotes. If I missed seeing you, stop by booth 555 at TASA Midwinter!

Don’t miss Amy Dodson Amy Dodson, M.ED. as she leads a powerful session on community-driven advocacy. “Beyond Friday Night Lights: Rallying Your Community for New Public Education Wins”. This session is all about mobilizing your local community to push for meaningful wins in

We’re at TASA Midwinter 2026 and ready to connect! Raise Your Hand Texas is working to redefine public education, one advocate at a time. Let’s talk public school advocacy, Get Out the Vote, and how we build a brighter future for all Texas students. Find us at Booth #555

So excited, I had to post it on both of my accounts!

The why behind the what we do is a necessary part of the conversation! It's what connects people to ideas. Do what Amy said!! And if you want to talk about how to do that as you advocate, let's talk!

I'm back in the region after 6 days/nights in San Antonio first at TCWSE and then TASA Midwinter both while impacted by the winter weather were great opportunities to meet new friends, reconnect with old ones, and to learn from one and all!

We are ONE Week away from the Beyond the Falling STAAR event in Denton - it's an experience you won't soon forget! facebook.com/share/1J561PKY…

On 2/5, you can be part of an interactive workshop where you'll be in the driver's seat designing a "brand new middle school" & you'll see the results when the A-F rating for your "new campus" is revealed. advocacy.raiseyourhandtexas.org/advocacy_event…

This a great opportunity to honor the educators in your community!

Be sure to check back next Tuesday!

Strong leadership starts with strong public schools. This Presidents Day, we honor the U.S. presidents who knew that public education is the foundation of a thriving democracy. From Dwight D. Eisenhower to Franklin D. Roosevelt, history’s most impactful leaders understood:

Tuesday flew by but Wednesday isn't too late to impact Texas Public Schools' Assessment and Accountability. Take 30 seconds to let all of the candidates for TX Lege schools should be judged by more than tests! Go.ryht.org/morethantests