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In this week’s Across the Lawn, Special Session gavels in, Lieutenant Governor Patrick outlines priority bills, House Dems call for flood relief, and two school-related bills have been filed (eliminating STAAR and property tax relief). raiseyourhandtexas.org/texasspecialse… #HB4 #TxEd #TxLege…

Our Executive Director, Dr. Libby Cohen, lays out why now is the time to reimagine school accountability in Texas in the recent article in the @ExpressNews. As lawmakers return for a Special Session, there’s an opportunity to move away from STAAR and toward assessments that…

Texas lawmakers are back in Austin—and the decisions could have huge impacts to student testing and our schools' accountability system. Our last Intersect Ed podcast recaps the 89th Legislative Session, breaking down the bills and budget decisions that brought us here. Watch the…

What does it mean to be an advocate for public education? Learn more and take the next step to connect and advocate. youtube.com/watch?v=aZNn64…

What is a special session? The Texas Legislature typically convenes in odd-numbered years for 140 days, setting a two-year state budget and passing new laws impacting Texans’ lives and livelihoods. But, the Governor of Texas has the ability to call lawmakers back to Austin,…

As if they’re not dedicated enough, 150 Trustees and Sups spent their Saturday with me! Thank you @Region7ESC for a wonderful day! @RYHTexas

No better way to start the special session than with an 8 a.m. legislative update to Board Trustees! Thank you @Region10ESC for this opportunity. Got to see several familiar faces! @RYHTexas

Today, the Texas Legislature will convene for a special session. Part of the agenda includes an important opportunity to reshape Texas education. Lawmakers will consider legislation to eliminate the STAAR exam and replace it with more effective tools for assessing student…

In this week’s Across the Lawn, read about STAAR being added to the Special Session, the federal funding freeze, and TEA’s timeline for bill implementation. Read our full Texas public education legislative update at go.ryht.org/special-wk1 #SpecialSession #HB4 #Texas #STAAR…

Here's one of the four things you need to know about Texas public education this week. Governor Greg Abbott has called lawmakers back to Austin for a Special Session beginning Monday, July 21, at noon, citing the need for additional legislative action following the 89th Session…

In this week’s Across the Lawn, read about STAAR being added to the Special Session, the federal funding freeze, and TEA’s timeline for bill implementation: raiseyourhandtexas.org/texasspecialse… #STAAR #SpecialSession #HB4 #MeasureWhatMatters #TxEd #TxLege

"HB 4 was a missed opportunity to listen to parents and create a more meaningful, balanced system," said Dr. Ken Gregorski, @katyisd Superintendent. Read more about the opportunity here: go.ryht.org/HOULegeRecap #TxEd #TxLege #89thLege #Houston #HTX

Raise Your Hand Texas is looking for a Fall 2025 Digital Communications Intern in Austin, Texas. You can apply here: RaiseYourHandTexas.org/about/careers #TexasInternship #TxEd #TxLege #AustinInternship

“A broader accountability system allows districts to showcase a range of strengths, rather than relying on a single data point,” said Christina Martinez, @SAISD Board President. More from San Antonio: go.ryht.org/SALegeRecap #TxEd #TxLege #89thLege #SanAntonio #SATX

A HUGE Thank You to our public school advocates! Your voices truly made a difference in the 89th Legislative Session. Together, we will continue to champion Texas public schools across the state. #TxEd #TxLege #89thLege

According to Jeni Neatherlin, @HippoNationSupt, “While no system is perfect, there’s broad agreement that the STAAR test isn’t the only measure..." Learn more here: go.ryht.org/ATXLegeRecap #TxEd #TxLege #89thLege #Austin #ATX

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

Read about the opportunities Texas has to replace the high-stakes State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, STAAR, with nationally norm-referenced exams administered three times a year. Learn more: go.ryht.org/DFWLegeRecap #TxEd #TxLege #89thLege #DFW

What happens when the state doesn't have to contribute all the money that was budgeted and intended for public education? 💵 This video introduces the basics of school finance and issues in the current system bit.ly/TXschoolfunding #FundOurSchools #TxLege #TxEd

Please read our statement about the upcoming Special Session called by Governor Greg Abbott and the addition of the STAAR test as an agenda item. #TxEd #TxLege #MeasureWhatMattersTX #SpecialSession #STAAR