Patriotic math? Far-right Texas SBOE sets its 2024 priorities
If the first meeting of 2024 is any indication, too many SBOE members are already more interested in playing politics than educating kids. […]
Emma Ledford
Posts by Emma Ledford
PragerU Kids Is Twisting Black History One Video at a Time
Content warning: This blog discusses historical racial violence. If you keep up with public education, you’ve probably heard of PragerU by now. Maybe you even followed the controversy when far-right State Board of Education (SBOE) member Julie Pickren falsely claimed it was coming to Texas classrooms last year. Let’s get it straight: PragerU is not […]
12 Ways TFN Activists Helped Improve Texas in 2023
As Texas Freedom Network closes out 2023, we’re choosing to end the year reflecting on the successes made possible by advocates like you. […]
Take Action: How to Testify at the State Board of Education (SBOE)
From Nov. 14-17, the State Board of Education will vote on science textbook adoption for school districts across Texas, affecting how students will learn about climate change and evolution in the classroom for the next decade. Tell the SBOE they should NOT politicize the science textbook adoption process. Instead, they should listen to the experts, […]
Guide to the Nov. 7 Texas Constitutional Amendment Election
This election, you’ll have the opportunity to vote on amendments regarding our power grid, access to high-speed broadband internet, property taxes, and more. Constitutional amendment elections may not be flashy, but they’re just as important as candidate elections, and they can greatly affect your day-to-day life and community.
Are you ready to vote for change? […]
