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.

Ask Your Legislators To Support the House Version of HB 4: go.ryht.org/hb4 The Texas Legislature is on the brink of reining in the STAAR test and building a more meaningful accountability system for public schools. The House’s version of HB 4, which passed out of the

I always love being in a room full of public schools supporters. I got to hear about Austin Ed Fund’s new campaign to support Austin ISD in conjunction with several community partners.

In this week's Across the Lawn, learn about the end of the first special session and start of the second, the latest STAAR legislation, new laws impacting Texas classrooms this fall, and the release of 2024–25 school accountability ratings. Link in bio: go.ryht.org/special-wk5

Are you at #txEDCON? Find us at Booth #1110 for pens, mints, and exciting conversations on how to advocate for strong, well-funded Texas public schools. We can’t wait to connect with you! #FundTXEd #PublicEdAdvocacy #TxEd @TASAnet

This morning Jackson Griffon is sharing the value of using Listening Circles with Pearland ISD to build trust and stronger relationships with parents and local community members in the district with tremendous results. Advocating for your schools! #txed #TXEdCon25

Advocacy connections are taking place at #txEDCON25 Booth 1110. Stop by and see us!

Is your school's story being heard? Across Texas, school leaders, parents, and community members are coming together to find their collective voice and influence education policy. The Advocacy Summit is your chance to learn how. You'll cultivate the knowledge and skills to

The Advocacy Summit is your opportunity to transform your passion for your community into an effective advocacy plan, while connecting with other school leaders like you. Don't miss this chance to amplify your community and influence Texas policy. Register today at

Always a great day when you get to talk to educators!

The Raise Your Hand Texas Community Leaders Fellowship is now open for applications! This 18-month program is designed to equip teams aligned with local independent school districts with skills to effectively advocate for public education in their own communities. This program

Yesterday I met with a group of educators in San Marcos. I love being able to talk about education and how we can work together to support public schools!

The Raise Your Hand Texas Community Leaders Fellowship is still open for applications! This 18-month program is designed to equip teams aligned with local independent school districts with skills to effectively advocate for public education in their own communities. This

Thank you to LASA PTSA Advocacy for inviting me to speak about how to stay actively involved in advocacy during the interim.

Over the next few weeks, we are featuring our incredible Regional Advocacy Directors and sharing their public education advocacy journey. ⭐ For the second day of our 13 Days of Regional Advocacy Directors, we want to highlight Mario Piña! As a seasoned leader in bilingual

We have a tremendous opportunity for Texas public schools, but we need to act fast: go.ryht.org/fundthefuture. Now that the state candidate filing deadline has passed, candidates are actively shaping their priorities and listening closely to the people they hope to serve. Many are

“The ‘Legacy Education Fund’ is about adding new dollars to the system, not just moving the same money,” Bob Popinski [dean of policy for Raise Your Hand Texas] said. “It would provide schools with additional funding on top of what they already receive. The goal isn’t to replace

Join me in a conversation with the candidates for House District 49. This candidate forum will focus on public education. All candidates have been invited to participate.

Starting my morning off at the TCEA conference presenting with the amazing Mary-Kate Motley and @RYHT_TXTeacherS

Texas schools do so much more than the STAAR test can measure.Yet, the state’s A–F system continues to define our campuses using a narrow measure of performance. Our schools & our students are more than a test score. Take Action: go.ryht.org/morethantests #MeasureWhatMattersTX