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HB 8 Replaces STAAR: Analyzing the Lingering Issues with Texas’ A-F Accountability In the summer of 2025, at the end of the second called special session, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 8 (HB 8), a law that will overhaul the state’s standardized testing system. Beginning in the 2027–28 school year, the single, high-stakes STAAR test will be replaced by a new program calle

Check out our latest article on the STAAR (soon to be the Student Success Tool): www.linkedin.com/pulse/hb-8-replaces-staa...

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We are watching the future of Texas bloom, one student at a time. 🌸 Wishing our educators and families a beautiful Spring Break!
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Tell candidates it’s time to measure more than test scores! Take action now by contacting the candidates in your state House and Senate Districts and tell them Texas students deserve an accountability system that measures more than a test score!

🚨 FINAL DAY: Demand better Texas student assessments from your primary election candidates. Send a message: https://go.ryht.org/morethantests #MeasureWhatMattersTX #BeyondTheFallingSTAAR #TxEd #TxLege #TexasPublicSchools #AFRatings #TexasElections #STAAR

Our students should be valued by more than a single test taken each spring 🌸
Ask your primary election candidates to look #BeyondTheFallingSTAAR and measure what really matters.
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Our Texas schools deserve more than one test! HB 8 added tests, but A-F ratings still rely on one exam. Tell 2026 candidates to #MeasureWhatMattersTx: ttps://go.ryht.org/morethantests

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KIPP Texas reports FY26 outperformance, proposes time-limited KTFF support to head off FY27 shortfall CFO Sun Han told the KIPP Texas board that FY26 EBITDA is forecast at about $48 million—above budget—and management does not expect to need the $18 million KTFF draw. For FY27, leadership plans a time-limited KTFF bridge of roughly $3 million to cover an enrollment- and compensation-driven gap, to be reassessed in October 2026.

KIPP Texas is celebrating an impressive financial forecast for FY26, but is preparing strategically to tackle challenges ahead in FY27—what does this mean for the future of education funding?

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KIPP Texas board says some academic gains track nationally but flags writing, number sense and state targets KIPP Texas leaders told the board Feb. 5 that while the network shows year-over-year growth and strong attendance, several state-targeted measures are off track — notably STAR reading, STAR math and ACT/SAT goals — and the system will focus on writing, reading fluency and number sense this semester.

KIPP Texas Public Schools are celebrating year-over-year student achievement gains, but are facing critical challenges in meeting key state targets in reading, math, and college readiness.

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We hope Texas students, educators, and families had a good start to 2026! A new semester means new possibilities. As students across Texas return to class, we remain committed to ensuring every student has access to a high-quality public education, this spring and beyond. #TexasPublicSchools

The highest impact action you can take this week? 30 seconds to shape the 2026 election season.
Secure the future of Texas public schools: https://go.ryht.org/fundthefuture

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Prioritize Texas public schools for the 2026 election! ⏳ In 30 seconds, ask your candidate to support resilient funding: https://go.ryht.org/fundthefuture
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Take 30 seconds to send a message to state candidates: Texans want new, resilient funding that protects our schools from the two-year budget cuts that leave them vulnerable: https://go.ryht.org/fundthefuture

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Tell Candidates to Fund the Future Well-funded public schools are a top priority for Texas voters

Texas public schools need bold funding progress! Urge candidates to act now. Message your current Texas state candidates in 30 seconds. Click here to start: https://go.ryht.org/fundthefuture

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Start building the future of public schools at the Advocacy Summit! Get the tools to influence education policy. Register now: go.ryht.org/advocacysummit

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The Advocacy Summit is your opportunity to transform your passion for your community into an effective advocacy plan, while connecting with other school leaders like you.

Register today at https://go.ryht.org/advocacysummit

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Apply now for the Raise Your Hand Texas Community Leaders Fellowship! This 18-month program equips teams to advocate for public education. Don't miss out: https://go.ryht.org/fellowship

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Apply now for the Raise Your Hand Texas Community Leaders Fellowship! This 18-month program equips teams to advocate for public education. Don't miss out: https://go.ryht.org/fellowship

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FUSK ken THE ADULTERER paxton in 2026! Demanding the Ten Commandments be displayed in public schools.
FUSK greg and his henchmen in 2026!
greg abbott is issuing laws that TEXANS didn’t vote for. Who made him God?

My 6yo granddaughter just came home and said “Guess what?! We learned about God” 🙄🤦🏽‍♀️ #TexasPublicSchools #SeparationOfChurchAndState #NationalistChristian #NatC

#TexasPublicSchools - you should ALL sign on to the lawsuit prohibiting the display of the Ten Commandments!

School Board Discusses Eligibility for Homeschool Students in Public School Activities Trustees express concerns about accountability and fairness for homeschool students joining public school sports.

The Texas school board is wrestling with the hotly debated issue of allowing homeschooled students to compete in public school athletics, raising questions of fairness and accountability.

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Texas public schools benefit from significant legislative reforms including teacher pay increases Texas legislative session yields major reforms for public schools, highlighting teacher pay and property tax relief.

Exciting changes are on the horizon for Texas public schools, with new funding strategies, teacher pay increases, and a controversial cell phone ban reshaping the educational landscape!

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New Texas law will require Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom - Sight Magazine Texas will require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a new law, the latest state to impose such a mandate.

New Texas law will require Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom @sightmagazine.bsky.social #Texas #TenCommandments #GovGregAbbott #Texaspublicschools

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North Texas public schools plan $131M budget for four campus renovations District outlines strategic approach and budget for upcoming construction projects.

North Texas public schools are gearing up for a $131M renovation blitz, with innovative strategies to maximize resources and engage the community!

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Who Represents Me? Find your Regional Advocacy Director, local representatives, and school district. Enter your address to get started.

Ready to improve public schools in Texas? These advocates and representatives can help turn your passion for public schools into legislative action: raiseyourhandtexas.org/resource/who...

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Texas Senate reviews House Bill 4623 on civil claims against schools for abuse Senate discusses House Bill 4623 expanding civil claims against Texas public schools and staff

Texas is taking a bold step toward accountability in education, proposing a bill that could transform how public schools handle abuse claims.

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Texas bill requiring Ten Commandments in public schools headed to governor's desk Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign the legislation. The state's requirement of a Ten Commandments display follows similar laws in Louisiana and Arkansas.

👇🇺🇸 The New Theocracy
"Texas bill requiring Ten Commandments in public schools headed to governor's desk" #RequireTenCommandments
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School Board leaders emphasize unity and collaboration during challenging times Board members stress the importance of cooperation to overcome public education challenges.

In a pivotal meeting, MISD Board members urged for unity and collaboration to tackle the daunting challenges facing public schools, emphasizing that together, they can overcome the obstacles ahead.

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Texas lawmaker behind 'furries' ban in schools can't prove they exist Republican state Rep. Stan Gerdes said he filed the bill after hearing “reports of the presence of a furry” in a Smithville school.

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HC: “A lawmaker pushing to ban non-human behavior in schools says he based his bill on a conversation with a school administrator, who has since denied so-called furries are a problem in her district.”

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