The Texas Legislature is once again prioritizing politics over the well-being of our students. Senate Bill 13 (SB 13), a deeply troubling proposal that restricts access to library materials in public schools, has already passed the Senate and is scheduled for a hearing in the House Public Education Committee on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Despite […]
Education
The Texas Legislature Shalt Not Risk our Religious Freedom
By: Elva Mendoza You’re not in a timewarp, folks. It’s happening again. Lawmakers have filed multiple bills this session to force the Ten Commandments into all public school classrooms. On Tuesday April 29, the House Public Education Committee will consider the most likely of these to become law, SB 10. While we applaud the authors […]
Public Schools Matter: How Texas Families’ Stories Are Fighting Voucher Schemes
We recently put out a digital call for stories from teachers, students, parents, and community members who have been positively impacted by public education. The avalanche of responses from all corners of the state confirmed what we already knew: Public schools have a special place in the hearts of Texans. […]
Voucher Bill Advances in Texas House, Escalating Attack on Public Education
A voucher bill, Senate Bill 2, has been advanced by the Texas House Public Education Committee and can now be heard on the House floor. […]
For Texas Freedom Network Advocacy Day, Youth Activists, Faith Leaders, and Public Education Allies Rally Against Vouchers
For Texas Freedom Network Advocacy Day, youth activists, public education advocates, and faith leaders gathered for a statewide day of action. […]
