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The 89th Texas legislative session is getting close and school funding should be a top priority. Read the full story by clicking the link in our bio or go to: go.ryht.org/TXSchoolQA
 
The image is of a Texas teacher seen through the doorway of their classroom, with text that reads:
89th Texas Legislative Session Begins Jan. 2025
School funding should be a top priority of the legislature next session.
“[On July 17 the comptroller said] there's over $21.2 billion available in additional state revenue right now. That includes $4.5 billion that wasn't spent on school district funding formulas, because nothing passed last legislative session.”, Bob Popinski, Senior Policy Director at Raise Your Hand Texas.
Read full story at go.ryht.org/TXSchoolQA

#SchoolFunding #TxLege #TxEd #89TxSession

The 89th Texas legislative session is getting close and school funding should be a top priority. Read the full story by clicking the link in our bio or go to: go.ryht.org/TXSchoolQA

The image is of a Texas teacher seen through the doorway of their classroom, with text that reads:
89th Texas Legislative Session Begins Jan. 2025
School funding should be a top priority of the legislature next session.
“[On July 17 the comptroller said] there`s over $21.2 billion available in additional state revenue right now. That includes $4.5 billion that wasn`t spent on school district funding formulas, because nothing passed last legislative session.”, Bob Popinski, Senior Policy Director at Raise Your Hand Texas.
Read full story at go.ryht.org/TXSchoolQA

#SchoolFunding #TxLege #TxEd #89TxSession
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“We are not worried about losing students to private schools, but we are concerned about the state telling us they don’t have the money to allow our basic allotment to increase at the rate of inflation, or adequately fund critical needs like special education or school safety," Board President Bryan Holubec said.

Read the full article at go.ryht.org/FundTX

This post shows a white paper graphic over a bright blue background with text that reads, “For Thrall ISD and districts throughout the state, the financial mismanagement narrative simply isn’t the truth. Districts are making cuts to programs, staff and teachers because they are underfunded by the state. Read full story at go.ryht.org/FundTX"

“We are not worried about losing students to private schools, but we are concerned about the state telling us they don’t have the money to allow our basic allotment to increase at the rate of inflation, or adequately fund critical needs like special education or school safety," Board President Bryan Holubec said.

Read the full article at go.ryht.org/FundTX

This post shows a white paper graphic over a bright blue background with text that reads, “For Thrall ISD and districts throughout the state, the financial mismanagement narrative simply isn’t the truth. Districts are making cuts to programs, staff and teachers because they are underfunded by the state. Read full story at go.ryht.org/FundTX"
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Hello from Day 2 of #Launch2024! 🌟 It’s not too late to make an impact! Join us at booth #433 to:
📝 Write a letter to your legislator.
📚 Learn how we can enhance public education in Texas.
🎁 Score some awesome swag.
Let’s keep the momentum going and shape the future of education together! 🚀✨

@Texas_PTA #TxEd #TxLege #TexasPTA #Grapevine #Texas

Hello from Day 2 of #Launch2024! 🌟 It’s not too late to make an impact! Join us at booth #433 to:
📝 Write a letter to your legislator.
📚 Learn how we can enhance public education in Texas.
🎁 Score some awesome swag.
Let’s keep the momentum going and shape the future of education together! 🚀✨

@Texas_PTA #TxEd #TxLege #TexasPTA #Grapevine #Texas
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Are you at #Launch2024? 🚀 Don’t miss out! Swing by booth #433 to grab some cool gear and dive into how we’re working to better public education in Texas. ✏️📚 While you’re here, take a moment to write a letter to your legislator and make your voice heard. See you at the booth! 💫 

#TxEd #TxLege #TexasPTA #Grapevine #Texas @TexasPTA

Are you at #Launch2024? 🚀 Don’t miss out! Swing by booth #433 to grab some cool gear and dive into how we’re working to better public education in Texas. ✏️📚 While you’re here, take a moment to write a letter to your legislator and make your voice heard. See you at the booth! 💫

#TxEd #TxLege #TexasPTA #Grapevine #Texas @TexasPTA
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