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Director of Public Relations
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"In Waco ISD, the district has seen fuel costs surge 49.5% over the past five years. Sunnyvale ISD paid just over $300,000 for property and casualty insurance in 2022; now the cost is over $500,000. In Belton ISD, the deficit for the 2024-25 school year was projected at $8.2 million, and in Leander ISD the Central Texas fast-growing district faces a $34.4 million deficit. Comal ISD faces an estimated $23.6 million shortfall.
These are not isolated cases; they reflect a system stretched beyond its limits."
Read the full article here (link in our bio): https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/hb2-sb26-school-funding-teacher-pay/
Image is from April 3, 2025, when more than 175 public school advocates convened at the Capitol for Raise Your Hand Texas’ School Funding Day.
#TxEd #TxLege #FundOurSchools #TxTeachers #HB2 #SB26
"In Waco ISD, the district has seen fuel costs surge 49.5% over the past five years. Sunnyvale ISD paid just over $300,000 for property and casualty insurance in 2022; now the cost is over $500,000. In Belton ISD, the deficit for the 2024-25 school year was projected at $8.2 million, and in Leander ISD the Central Texas fast-growing district faces a $34.4 million deficit. Comal ISD faces an estimated $23.6 million shortfall.
These are not isolated cases; they reflect a system stretched beyond its limits."
Read the full article here (link in our bio): https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/hb2-sb26-school-funding-teacher-pay/
Image is from April 3, 2025, when more than 175 public school advocates convened at the Capitol for Raise Your Hand Texas’ School Funding Day.
#TxEd #TxLege #FundOurSchools #TxTeachers #HB2 #SB26
April is National Poetry Month, and we’re shining a light on Texas` poetic tradition. 📚 Did you know Texas has an official State Poet Laureate?
Meet Amanda Johnston, our 2024 honoree—an Austin-raised poet, educator, and advocate whose voice carries power and purpose.
#NationalPoetryMonth #TxEd #TxLege
April is National Poetry Month, and we’re shining a light on Texas` poetic tradition. 📚 Did you know Texas has an official State Poet Laureate?
Meet Amanda Johnston, our 2024 honoree—an Austin-raised poet, educator, and advocate whose voice carries power and purpose.
#NationalPoetryMonth #TxEd #TxLege
Early voting for local elections in your community begin today! Take time between now and April 29 to let your voice be heard. To read more about each candidate, check out a local voters guide or Vote411 and search for your district.
#txed #GOTV
Early voting for local elections in your community begin today! Take time between now and April 29 to let your voice be heard. To read more about each candidate, check out a local voters guide or Vote411 and search for your district.
#txed #GOTV
Today is National Kindergarten Day and the birthday of Friedrich Fröbel, who founded the first kindergarten in 1837. He believed children learn best through play, creativity, and following their curiosity.
At Raise Your Hand Texas, we believe every child deserves a strong start. High-quality kindergarten lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning, and all Texas children deserve access to it.
#TxEd #TxLege #NationalKindergartenDay
Today is National Kindergarten Day and the birthday of Friedrich Fröbel, who founded the first kindergarten in 1837. He believed children learn best through play, creativity, and following their curiosity.
At Raise Your Hand Texas, we believe every child deserves a strong start. High-quality kindergarten lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning, and all Texas children deserve access to it.
#TxEd #TxLege #NationalKindergartenDay
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