I want to #StopSTAAR, not give it even more weight! I ask #TxLege lawmakers to vote NO on #HB3731, which would expand the definition of "unacceptable" school ratings — all based on STAAR scores.

#SB1365 is what it is: a bill that takes power from local communities and gives it to an unelected official. Educators are a hard no, even with last-minute amendments. #TxLege

I just wrote a Texas AFL-CIO letter: Tell Your State Rep. to OPPOSE Senate Bill 14. #txlege #1u Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-y…

#KnowYourRights: Worried about some of your students' missing textbooks or technology? Here's what you need to know. texasaft.org/resources/know…

The moment when you learn you've been re-elected. Congratulations to @UnionmanTX and Ray McMurrey, who will serve again as president and secretary-treasurer. #OurWorkIsPowerful #1u

Doesn't the #TxLege have bigger priorities than weakening civics education & whitewashing history? I stand with educators who #TeachTheTruth & oppose #SB3.

If charter schools are supposed to be public schools, they should play by the same rules & be held accountable for serving SPED & ESL students. If you agree, submit a comment to Texas Education Agency. #TxEd actionnetwork.org/letters/charte…

#LetKidsPlay sports and be who they are. The only problem here is one adults in the #TxLege & Greg Abbott invented. Oppose HB 25!

I’ve seen a lot of blame placed on the shoulders of educators & school support staff as #omicron spikes to unprecedented levels & schools grapple with staying in person. I want to take a step back & just attest to the herculean work educators have done newyorker.com/news/daily-com…

Statement on Gov. Abbott’s teacher retention task force texasaft.org/profession/sta…

As a Texan, I urge Senator Ted Cruz to do the right thing. As written, the #PACTAct isn't "pork" — it's a promise kept to our veterans. Pass it now & give them the respect and support they deserve. Texas AFT Burnpits360

Texas AFT locals and members are getting ready to create change today! #RespectUsExpectUs #TxLege

Thank you to the lawmakers that have spoken to this passionate group of educators, activists, and leaders! @RespectUsExpectUs #TxLege

This morning, the Senate Education Committee hears FIVE voucher bills. 🚨 Email your senator & remind them that Texas can afford fully funded public schools. Or it can have vouchers. It can't have both. Send your message 👇 actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-yo… #TxEd #TxLege

It's thriving public schools OR vouchers. Not both. NO on SB 8/9/176/960/2354. Chancellor Brandon Creighton Donna Campbell Team Bettencourt Sen. Brian Birdwell Senator Pete Flores District 24 Senator Morgan LaMantia José Menéndez Mayes Middleton Senator Tan Parker Senator Angela Paxton Drew Springer Royce West #TxLege

The Fischer Amendment to #HB1, the House budget, is up now. This would give educators a $10,000 across-the-board raise. It is VITAL the #TxLege walks the walk and talks the talk on this. Thank you, TMF. #TxEd #RespectUsExpectUs

Texas can afford to fund public schools to help students to thrive. Texas AFT & Caroline Cooper have laid out how. #TxEd #TxLege #RespectUsExpectUs texasaft.org/schools-to-thr…

The House Public Education Committee has adjourned, likely for the last time this #TxLege session. With NO vote on vouchers & #SB8. 75,000 emails and 2,400 calls later. 👏🙌 Nothing is dead until May 29, but y'all have defended #TxEd fiercely. #RespectUsExpectUs

Our kids & their educators deserve better than backroom, shady deals! We need more $$$ in our schools & raises for all #TxEd employees. How dare the #TxLege sneak a voucher into a bill that would do both! Ken King Dade Phelan Charlie Geren, reject the Senate's #HB100!

Our kids & their educators deserve better than backroom, shady deals! We need more $$$ in our schools & raises for all #TxEd employees. How dare the #TxLege sneak a voucher into a bill that would do both! Ken King Dade Phelan Charlie Geren, reject the Senate's #HB100!