Raise Your Hand Texas stands in solidarity with the Black community. George Floyd was killed, and allowed to be killed, because he was Black. Ahmaud Arbery was hunted down and killed, and allowed to...
In times of uncertainty, stories can strengthen us. Stories can connect us. They inspire us. Let’s look back at Texas educators, school leaders, and students who have risen to challenges in their lives so...
“They do miracles here.” Charles Hall, parent of a 2019 graduate from Pearland ISD’s PACE Center, describes how his daughter went from failing every high school class to being on the honor roll and graduating...
Raise Your Hand Texas applauds the work of the 86th Texas Legislature in passing a comprehensive school finance bill without the threat of a court order. The $11.6 billion plan includes funding for full-day...
Expanding pre-K through legislation and funding is at the top of many policy agendas at the Capitol these days, including ours! But pre-K can't be understood and appreciated from research and statistics alone. You...
Dr. Chris Jackson Executive Director of Research, Data, and Accountability Cleburne Independent School District Proving the Case for Full-Day Pre-K Like many school districts across the state, Cleburne ISD participated in the full-day High...
Kristi Cobb Director of Early Literacy Mansfield Independent School District District Combines Hands-on Exploration and Research-based Practices for Early Learning Success Mansfield ISD’s Vision 2020 begins with the guiding statement that all students will...
This past spring, hundreds of pre-K teachers across the state used #ThisIsTexasPreK to share videos and photos of all the amazing things going on in their classrooms. We compiled some of our favorites and...
It’s not just students, parents, and educators who recognize the power of high-quality pre-kindergarten, both to building the foundation for learning and for leveling the playing field among student groups for kindergarten readiness. Our...
Thank you to our partnering organizations, legislators, and Texas pre-K classrooms for making our Power of Pre-K day at the Capitol such a success! Check out our recap video to see all the action...
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