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Houston schools see impact of new state investments: What the 89th Legislative Session means for local classrooms The 89th Texas Legislative Session brought sweeping changes to public education from major funding increases to the launch of the state’s first-ever education savings account program.

"True accountability should reflect the full scope of a school’s impact, not just performance on a single test. HB 4 was a missed opportunity," said Dr. Ken Gregorski, Katy Superintendent.

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Hear from San Antonio education leaders on the 89th Legislature The 89th Texas Legislative Session brought sweeping changes to public education from major funding increases to the launch of the state’s first-ever education savings account program.

“Multiple measures would provide more meaningful insight for both districts and students, making it easier to track progress and support success,” said Christina Martinez, @saisdg.bsky.social Board President as it relates to HB 4.

go.ryht.org/SALegeRecap

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Austin education in focus: Unpacking the impact of the 89th Legislative Session The 89th Texas Legislative Session brought sweeping changes to public education from major funding increases to the launch of the state’s first-ever education savings account program.

"Without valid data, an accountability system doesn’t serve its purpose,” said Jeni Neatherlin, Hutto ISD Superintendent, “While no system is perfect, there’s broad agreement that the STAAR test isn’t the only measure."

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The 89th Session’s effect on DFW public schools The 89th Texas Legislative Session brought sweeping changes to public education from major funding increases to the launch of the state’s first-ever education savings account program.

@dentonisd.bsky.social "The STAAR test doesn’t reflect the full scope of what schools do, so it’s not an accurate measure of true accountability,” Denton ISD General Counsel Dr. Deron Robinson said.

Learn more here: go.ryht.org/DFWLegeRecap

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In early April 2025, during the 89th Legislative Session, 175+ passionate public education advocates from across the state came together. Check out what they accomplished: youtu.be/XUIDX7hD1kA

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Texas lawmakers passed over 1,200 bills, including more than 100 education-related measures that addressed school funding, teacher pay, special education reforms, parent and teacher rights, student discipline, and much more. (1/3)
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HB 2 Becomes Law - June 5, 2025 In this week’s Across the Lawn, Sine Die is behind us, Gov. Abbott signs HB 2 into law, HB 4 didn’t make it over the finish line, and a statement from Executive Director Dr. Libby Cohen on the 89th Se...

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In this week’s Across the Lawn, Sine Die is behind us, Governor Abbott signs HB 2 into law, HB 4 didn’t make it over the finish line, and a statement from Executive Director Dr. Libby Cohen on the 89th Session.

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Recap of the 89th Texas Legislative Session: A Historic Session for Public Education This episode of Intersect Ed was taped on the morning of Tuesday, June 3, just a few blocks from the Capitol, the day after the 89th Texas Legislative Session ended. Public education and Texas legisla...

Our latest episode of #IntersectEd was taped the day after the 89th Texas Legislative Session ended. Public education and Texas legislative policy experts shared their top insights with a live audience:
www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/.../recap-of...

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Raise Your Hand Texas’ Statement on the Final Outcome of House Bill 4 Read our statement on the outcome of HB 4, the assessment and accountability bill in the 89th Legislative Session.

Read our statement on the outcome of HB 4, the assessment and accountability bill in the 89th Legislative Session: www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/news-release...

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Legislative Literacy: What Does a Conference Committee Do? When the Texas House and Senate cannot agree on the exact language in a bill they have both passed, a conference committee is established.

House Bill 4 (HB 4), the assessment and accountability bill, is headed to a conference committee.
Conference Committees are where bills go when the House and Senate versions differ. Read more about this process here: www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/conference-c...

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Texas could end the #STAAR test. But there are only days left to make that happen: go.ryht.org/hb4

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Ask Your Legislators To Support the House Version of HB 4: go.ryht.org/hb4

The Texas Legislature is on the brink of reining in the STAAR test and building a more meaningful accountability system for public schools.

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It's been a big week for public education policy in Texas. Learn about HB 2’s $8.5 billion impact on teacher pay and school funding, changes to HB 4 - the assessment and accountability bill, tax relief, and other education bills on the move here: go.ryht.org/wk19-atl

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$8.5 Billion - HB 2’s Approval by Senate - May 2025 In this week’s Across the Lawn, read about HB 2’s $8.5 billion impact on teacher pay and school funding, changes to HB 4 - the assessment and accountability bill, tax relief, and other education bills...

In this week’s Across the Lawn, read about HB 2’s $8.5 billion impact on teacher pay and school funding, changes to HB 4 - the assessment and accountability bill, tax relief, and other education bills on the move: go.ryht.org/wk19-atl
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Read our full statement: www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/news-release...

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Fund Public Schools & Pay Teachers

The one thing you need to do for public education this week is contact your legislator about CSHB 2: go.ryht.org/fundschools
If you've already done this, text a friend who cares about Texas schools and have them reach out, too!
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HB 2 (now CSHB 2), the school funding bill, will be heard by the Senate Education Committee on Education K-16 on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Read more and learn how to testify at go.ryht.org/testify
Reach out to your lawmakers at go.ryht.org/fundschools

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2025 Teacher Appreciation Week - YouTube When we invest in our teachers, we invest in the future workforce of Texas. Investing in our teacher workforce pays dividends by retaining high-quality teach...

Check out all the outstanding Texas teachers who used their #TeacherVoice for Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you sincerely to every teacher who took the time to make their voices heard during the #89thLege: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Fund Public Schools & Pay Teachers

In April, the House passed a broad school funding bill that included new flexible school dollars. The Senate focused its efforts this session on creating a new permanent allotment to support statewide teacher pay raises. The truth is, we need both.
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NEW HB 4 PROVISIONS - May 2025 In this week’s Across the Lawn, HB 4 - the assessment & accountability bill - moves forward with new provisions, an update on school funding and teacher pay bills is given, and safety bills and others...

HB 4 - the assessment & accountability bill - moves forward with new provisions and updates on school funding, teacher pay bills, and safety bills: www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/texas89thlegesessionrecap-wk16-atl/

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How to Testify at a Public Hearing A step-by-step overview of how to testify for a bill under review by the Texas Legislature, get involved & make sure your voice is heard.

Read our blog post to learn more about the process and how you can make your voice heard: www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/testify-at-h...

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How to Testify at a Public Hearing A step-by-step overview of how to testify for a bill under review by the Texas Legislature, get involved & make sure your voice is heard.

HB 4, the assessment & accountability bill, will be heard on Tuesday, April 29. This will take place as students across the state continue to take the STAAR Test, and the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F Accountability Ratings.
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Raise Your Hand Texas’ Statement on the House’s Passage of HB 2 and SB 2 Yesterday, the Texas House passed two important pieces of legislation that will affect public education. HB 2, a public school funding bill that invests $7.7 billion into public education, and SB 2, a...

Read our full statement on the passage of these two bills in our newsroom: www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/news-release/hb2-sb2-statement/

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Today, HB 2 and SB 2 will be considered on the House Floor. Click here to tune in: house.texas.gov/videos/21734

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You can watch the press conference on School Finance Legislation with Speaker Dustin Burrows, House Members & Superintendents here: house.texas.gov/videos/21783

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But to truly support our educators, the allotment must go higher.

The House floor vote on HB 2 is a critical moment. Now is the time to make a difference for Texas public schools.

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HB 2 is our best shot at raising the basic allotment, the base funding amount schools receive per student. The bill currently proposes increasing the basic allotment from $6,160 per student to $6,500, a $340 per-student boost.

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Staying informed throughout the legislative process is important.

Last night, Rep Buckley invited House members to review and pick up their “financial runs", which will show how ISDs will fare under HB 2, the House’s school funding bill. (1/3)

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