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7 ISDs Join Lawsuit Against A-F Rating System

Publish Date: August 31, 2023

Late this spring, at the height of legislative chaos, Education Commissioner Mike Morath announced that he would be updating the A-F accountability system for Texas school districts to raise the bar for meeting the college, career, and military readiness (CCMR) indicator. He also announced that these new standards would apply retroactively for the 2022-2023 school year. 

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2023 Texas AFT Convention

Publish Date: July 27, 2023

Alliance/AFT was well represented with the largest delegation of 24 delegates! Our 2023 state convention was held in McAllen, Texas on June 23rd-24th. It was hosted by the McAllen AFT, Edinburg AFT, and La Joya AFT locals who welcomed us with open arms. They sponsored a very nice reception the first evening with great food, drinks, and music. Texas AFT...

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2023 Officer and Executive Board Election Results

Publish Date: July 21, 2023

Thank you for your support! The Alliance/AFT Officer and Executive Board Members election was held in April, 2023 per our constitution. Ballots were mailed to all Alliance members in good standing at their last known home address. We had a contested election this year which is the democratic process. Heartfelt appreciation is extended to all that returned their ballot in...

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VICTORY! Less Testing in Dallas ISD

Publish Date: June 29, 2023

Reduced Testing ScheduleDistrict Test Names, Descriptions, Grade Levels LESS TESTING IN DALLAS ISD! Alliance/AFT leadership met with Chief of Teaching and Curriculum, Dr. Shannon Trejo, and other administrators on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 and learned that the district has heard your voice loud and clear about "TOO MUCH TESTING"! They have acted because of your actions during our RED (Respect,...

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Committee Symposium Invitation

Publish Date: June 14, 2023

You are the union and your participation is necessary for great outcomes! You're invited to a Committee Symposium on Tuesday, June 27th from 11:00am - 2:00pm at the Alliance office to learn about the different committees you can be a part of to further our agenda of Respect, Equity, and Dignity. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Gabby at...

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Alliance/AFT Summer Hours

Publish Date: June 14, 2023

Summer hours for the Alliance/AFT office are as follows: Mondays - Thursdays: 9:00am - 4:30pm and Fridays: 9:00 am - 3:30pm. Please call if you have questions and/or need information.  The office number is (214) 942-4663. You can also reach the president via email at rena@alliance-aft.org. Enjoy a great summer of family time, fun, relaxation, taking care of you! You're...

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