Read our full statement: raiseyourhandtexas.org/news-release/h… #TxEd #TxLege #89thLege #HB2 #CSHB2

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

Superintendent Dr. Marty Crawford from Tyler ISD 🏛 spoke on #HB2 , “The $55 increase on the basic allotment on the Senate bill is just not going to make a dent inside of what we need. It’s like shooting a BB at a tank.” #CSHB2 #TxEd #TxLege

Superintendent Dr. Ken Gregorski from Katy ISD commented on #HB2 to his community, “The basic allotment hasn't been increased in over 6 years. And the Senate version of the bill fails to close the gap, ignoring record inflation and rising school costs." #CSHB2 #TxEd #TxLege

🎓 Graduation is almost here! 🎉 Dallas ISD commencement ceremonies begin Saturday, May 24 and are held at various locations throughout the district. Check out the schedule below! bit.ly/4dvn83U

Honored to join community partners in recognizing Lake Worth ISD Superintendent Dr. Rose Mary Neshyba on her retirement. Thank you, Dr. Neshyba, for your leadership and service!

Get the latest #txlege updates on #txed here!

This month, thousands of students will walk the stage across the state of Texas. We want to congratulate the class of 2025 on all their hard work and dedication, and for taking the next steps toward their bright futures! #txed #Classof2025 #TexasGraduates #Seniors2025

Today, we honor and remember the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸 Their sacrifice protects the freedoms we hold dear—including the opportunity to learn, grow, and lead. This Memorial Day, and every day, we are grateful. #MemorialDay #TxLege

"It’s heartening to see some forward progress on meaningful assessment and accountability reform in the closing days of the current Legislative Session." Read our blog on #HB4 and #MeasureWhatMattersTX: raiseyourhandtexas.org/assessment-and…

We've got a chance to make a real difference these last couple of days in the legislative session. Take 20 seconds and click the link below right now to rein in STAAR testing!

House Bill 4 (HB 4), the assessment and accountability bill, is headed to a conference committee. Conference Committees are where bills go when the House and Senate versions differ. This 10-person committee works to create a unified bill. Their agreement is then put to a final

Here's one of the things you need to know about the Texas legislation on public education this week. The state budget for the next two years, the 2026-27 biennium, was released on Wednesday, May 30, 2025. The over 1,000-page General Appropriations Act will provide $338 billion

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

The 89th Legislative Session is over, but our work is just getting started. Join our team of public education advocates! We are currently accepting applications for full-time Regional Advocacy Directors across Texas. These positions are based in Greater Fort Worth, South

Raise Your Hand Texas supported the House version of HB 4, which included nationally norm-referenced assessments. We also encouraged advocates to contact their lawmakers to support the House version of HB 4. Houston Public Media's coverage of our recent media briefing provides a

🎉 Celebrating Our Amazing Substitutes! 🍎 Last week, Fort Worth ISD gathered at Paschal High School to show appreciation to our dedicated substitute teachers who keep our classrooms running strong every day! 💜

Ready to improve public schools in Texas? These advocates and representatives can help turn your passion for public schools into legislative action: raiseyourhandtexas.org/resource/who-r… #TxEd #TxLege #TexasPublicSchools

Texas lawmakers passed over 1,200 bills, including more than 100 education-related measures that addressed school funding, teacher pay, special education reforms, parent and teacher rights, student discipline, and much more. With the Session complete, all eyes now turn to

Opal Lee, a retired Texas teacher, campaigned for decades to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. She promoted the idea by leading 2.5 miles walks each year, representing the 2.5 years it took for news of the Emancipation Proclamation to reach Texas. At the age of 89, she organized