Photos from Texas Freedom Network Education Fund’s press conference can be found here A livestream of the press conference can be found here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 10, 2024 Contact: Emily Witt, [email protected], 512-538-5692 Austin, TX — Scholars and advocates from a wide array of religious and grassroots organizations today called on the State Board of Education […]
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New Texas Freedom Network Report Exposes How Proposed Texas Reading Curriculum Crosses The Line From Religious Literacy To Proselytizing
Texas Freedom Network Education Fund has launched a report examining a Texas Bible-infused curriculum for K-5 students. […]
Ben Carson and Other Religious Right Figures Given Increased Power to Shape Texas Public School Curriculums
The HB 1605 Advisory Panel, which guides the development of “Open Education Resource” materials, leans to the religious right, with politicians like Ben Carson on the panel. […]
Texas Youth Organizations Launch Innovative Float the Vote Campaign
Photos from the event can be found here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 29, 2024 CONTACT: Imelda Mejia (she/hers), [email protected] SAN MARCOS, Texas – A group of Texas youth civic engagement organizations today launched the “Float the Vote” campaign at the San Marcos River to boost youth voter registration and engagement ahead of the November election season. “Float the Vote” […]
Lauren Ashley Simmons Wins Runoff Election, Bolstering LGBTQIA+ Allyship in Texas House
Lauren Ashley Simmons, a candidate endorsed by Texas Freedom Network, has won the HD 146 runoff election against Rep. Shawn Thierry. […]