Board’s Final Votes on Which Science Textbooks to Adopt for Public Schools Exposes Hostility to Texas Students Learning Scientific Facts on Climate Change, Evolution FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2023 CONTACT:Emily Witt (she/hers), Texas Freedom Network (TFN), [email protected] Oh, National Center for Science Education (NCSE), [email protected] AUSTIN, Texas – State Board of Education members today delivered a […]
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As Voucher Bill Proceeds in Fourth Special Session of the Year, Texas Freedom Network Reinforces Strong Opposition
The Texas House Committee on Educational Opportunity & Enrichment today held a hearing for HB 1, which proposes a school voucher program alongside the only proposed increased funding for public education. […]
Senate Voucher Bill Heads to Senate Floor Without Public Opportunity to Testify After Last-Minute Meeting During Fourth Special Legislative Session
The Texas Senate Committee on Education today voted to advance Senate Bill 1 after they suspended the rules and held a last-minute meeting with no notice given to the public. […]
BREAKING: Texas Legislature Adjourns Sine Die, Texas Freedom Network Rebukes Gov. Abbott’s Failed Pursuit of Extremist Voucher Schemes and Attacks on Border Communities
The Texas Legislature today adjourned sine die, ending the third special session. Gov. Abbott is expected to call a fourth special session. […]
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, […]
