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Happy Halloween from us to you! 🧡 🎃

Don`t let the scariest thing this Halloween be the future of public schools. 👻 Join us in advocating for our public schools this spooky season and year-round!

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Today is the last day of early voting!

There’s still time to make your voice heard for Texas kids and teachers. Let’s keep the momentum going all the way to the ballot box!

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The Raise Your Hand Texas Community Leaders Fellowship is now open for applications!
This 18-month program is designed to equip teams aligned with local independent school districts with skills to effectively advocate for public education in their own communities.

This program will help you develop a deeper understanding of public education and the legislative process, while also teaching valuable skills in community engagement.

Don`t miss the deadline, apply now: https://go.ryht.org/fellowship

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What does HB8 mean for you? Starting in the 2027–28 school year, HB 8 will spread state testing across the school year—shorter, more frequent assessments replacing the long spring STAAR exam.

Read our 89th session recap here: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/89th-legislative-session-recap/

District benchmark testing will be limited, and families will get results faster and more transparently. Though this modernizes testing logistics, it doesn’t change how schools are rated: A–F accountability still hinges largely on one-day test scores.

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