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SBEC Preview: Certification, Sanctions, Standards Dominate the Agenda

Publish Date: September 13, 2024

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In Presidential Debate, AFT-Endorsed Harris Presents Vision to Thrive, Trump Spreads Misinformation

Publish Date: September 13, 2024

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Sept. 6, 2024: ‘We are tired of losing’

Publish Date: September 7, 2024

New! Educator's Bill of Rights. Texas A-F-T's agenda for the 2025 legislative session will fall under the umbrella of an Educator's Bill of Rights, based entirely on feedback from K through 12 and higher education employees.

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School Safety Crisis: Texas Assistant Principal Blinded in Student Attack

Publish Date: September 5, 2024

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SBOE Preview: Instructional Materials & the Right to Freedom of Religion

Publish Date: September 5, 2024

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Texas AFT Unveils Our Educator’s Bill of Rights for the 89th Legislature

Publish Date: September 5, 2024

New! Educator's Bill of Rights. Texas A-F-T's agenda for the 2025 legislative session will fall under the umbrella of an Educator's Bill of Rights, based entirely on feedback from K through 12 and higher education employees.

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Aug. 30, 2024: Happy Labor Day!

Publish Date: September 1, 2024

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Action Needed: SBOE to Review TEA’s Bible-Infused New Curriculum

Publish Date: August 30, 2024

Eyes on the Board

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New Poll Shows Houston ISD Voters Don’t Have Faith in Miles, State’s Management

Publish Date: August 30, 2024

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Election 2024 Spotlight: Lauren Ashley Simmons Offers a Hopeful Vision for the Future in HD 146

Publish Date: August 30, 2024

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Aug. 23, 2024: We know who’s to blame

Publish Date: August 26, 2024

Quote from Governor Tim Walz's speech at the Democratic National Convention: "Never underestimate a public school teacher."

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Educators at the Democratic National Convention: Is hope making a comeback?

Publish Date: August 23, 2024

Quote from Governor Tim Walz's speech at the Democratic National Convention: "Never underestimate a public school teacher."

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Texas AFT represents all non-administrative certified and classified public school employees in the state of Texas. We represent the interests of teachers, counselors, librarians, diagnosticians, custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, nurses, teaching assistants, clerical employees, and the other employees who make our schools work. We also represent employees in universities, colleges, and community and junior colleges.

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