Mike Miles claims STAAR scores are up since #HISD takeover—but HoustonCVPE says he restricted access to rigorous courses, especially in Black & Latino communities. This isn’t progress—it’s data manipulation that deepens inequities & future opportunity. houstoncvpe.org/3_000_students…

Rep. James Talarico statement on the committee sub of House Bill 2, which slashes the basic allotment increase #txlege

This. I know this isn’t straightforward, and it isn’t easy. I was an active parent in my kids’ education, but I often needed the school to expect more.

If you have a child in public schools that is not in special education, if you are a first or second year teacher, or an employee that is not a teacher - HB2 CSB has ignored your existence for funding. Only experienced teachers & sped students win. ESAs passed, we can do better.

This is accurate, articulate and important information from a District Superintendent who truly understands what our public schools need. Thank you Bobby Ott. Please, contact your representative. #pastors4txkids

Me: Congressman, please help me understand why you voted for this bill that will do harm in the following specific ways. Please give specific justifications for your support. Congressman: Thank you for contacting me. I am proud to have supported this bill. #notfeelingheard

The House and Senate are locked in negotiations over the basic allotment, one of the components in CSHB 2. The best way to get an increase in the basic allotment is to push for the full $9.1 billion. To do that, we need you to take action and reach out to your legislators:

On May 17, 2025, Precinct 2 held their community meeting on Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare’s plan for a mid-cycle redistricting of the county. This is a selection of those pushing back against the maps, the lack of transparency, and yes, the racism inherent in them.

Texas school districts slam the Senate’s school finance plan: “It’s like your house being on fire, and the fire department showing up with a 12 oz cup of water.” Midway ISD, Waco ISD, Bobby Ott, Northwest ISD, Texas AFT Texas House Democrats James Talarico texasobserver.org/school-distric…

“…please start vetting the people asking for your vote….Look at how they’ve voted. Look at who funds their campaigns.” #pastors4txkids

“He wants to impose one version of things on all. That’s what White Christian Nationalism is doing at every level in our country.”

Another item hidden in the “big, beautiful bill” adopted by the U.S. House was $20 billion for private school vouchers. The money can be spent on private school tuition, homeschooling materials and for for-profit virtual learning. The bill is primarily subsidizing evangelicals

Vouchers only grow. #pastors4txkids

Three years ago today, 19 fourth-graders and two teachers were killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. 17 others were injured. 21 families were left shattered, and an entire community is still recovering from that day. Today and every day, my heart is with Uvalde. We

“When we start the hearing with a prayer, it seemed right to me….[but] we can’t invoke the name of Jesus Christ and say we are doing his work when we are pulling food off the plates of children.” “It’s about the % of hungry children that we are willing to tolerate’”

God Bless students like Lily Rossman. #vOUCHersHurt #pastors4txkids

No words for how offensive this is. Candy Noble "did a quick Google" to "prove" her point. Wrong. Quick Hebrew lesson: the word translated "manservant" here comes from the root "eved," meaning servant/slave. Like, "We were slaves in Egypt." Yes, the Bible speaks of slavery.

"The push for vouchers is not just about redirecting money. It is about unraveling the shared commitment that has long defined who we are." Glenn Rogers names solid truths here. Vouchers hurt SPED, hurt rural ISDs, hurt low-income kids. This is not who we are. #pastors4txkids

Thank you, Congressman Marc Veasey, for standing with us and calling this redistricting proposal what it truly is: intentional racial discrimination. Let’s be clear, this is racial gerrymandering, plain and simple. The proposed maps aren’t about fair representation or reflecting

This “record” new funding is almost $10 Billion below what schools need to reach 2019 spending power and leaves Texas teachers below national average in pay. That’s what happens when you also set the “record” for the most years with no new money for schools, Governor.