Raise Your Hand Texas
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Raise Your Hand Texas supports public policy solutions that invest in our students, encourage innovation and autonomy, and improve college and workforce readiness. For more information, visit RaiseYourHandTexas.org.
Interested in learning more about how Texas public schools are evaluated—and how the assessment and accountability system could evolve? Join Raise Your Hand Texas® for Beyond the Falling STAAR, an interactive workshop.
https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/event/
#BeyondSTAAR #TexasEducation #STAAR
https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/event/
#BeyondSTAAR #TexasEducation #STAAR
February 5, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Interested in learning more about how Texas public schools are evaluated—and how the assessment and accountability system could evolve? Join Raise Your Hand Texas® for Beyond the Falling STAAR, an interactive workshop.
https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/event/
#BeyondSTAAR #TexasEducation #STAAR
https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/event/
#BeyondSTAAR #TexasEducation #STAAR
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the leaders, educators, and students who have shaped Texas and our nation.
#blackhistorymonth #texaseducation #publiceducation
#blackhistorymonth #texaseducation #publiceducation
February 2, 2026 at 7:10 PM
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the leaders, educators, and students who have shaped Texas and our nation.
#blackhistorymonth #texaseducation #publiceducation
#blackhistorymonth #texaseducation #publiceducation
Today is the LAST DAY to register to vote in Texas.
Every election matters and every vote helps shape the future of our communities, our schools, and Texas.
Not registered yet? Visit VoteTexas.gov to get signed up before the deadline!
#GoVoteTX #RegisterToVote #TxEd
Every election matters and every vote helps shape the future of our communities, our schools, and Texas.
Not registered yet? Visit VoteTexas.gov to get signed up before the deadline!
#GoVoteTX #RegisterToVote #TxEd
February 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Today is the LAST DAY to register to vote in Texas.
Every election matters and every vote helps shape the future of our communities, our schools, and Texas.
Not registered yet? Visit VoteTexas.gov to get signed up before the deadline!
#GoVoteTX #RegisterToVote #TxEd
Every election matters and every vote helps shape the future of our communities, our schools, and Texas.
Not registered yet? Visit VoteTexas.gov to get signed up before the deadline!
#GoVoteTX #RegisterToVote #TxEd
Join Raise Your Hand Texas events statewide! Attend a candidate forum, town hall, or "Beyond the Falling STAAR" workshop to learn about school ratings. See all upcoming events: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/events
#TexasPublicEducation #TxEd
#TexasPublicEducation #TxEd
January 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Join Raise Your Hand Texas events statewide! Attend a candidate forum, town hall, or "Beyond the Falling STAAR" workshop to learn about school ratings. See all upcoming events: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/events
#TexasPublicEducation #TxEd
#TexasPublicEducation #TxEd
Join us for two timely and essential sessions at TASA Midwinter on January 27:
Libby Cohen
“Establishing a State-Funded Public Education Endowment”
Bob Popinski
“Recapping the 89th Legislative Session: What to Expect Now”
#TASA2026 #RaiseYourHandTexas #TXLege #PublicEducation
Libby Cohen
“Establishing a State-Funded Public Education Endowment”
Bob Popinski
“Recapping the 89th Legislative Session: What to Expect Now”
#TASA2026 #RaiseYourHandTexas #TXLege #PublicEducation
January 27, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Join us for two timely and essential sessions at TASA Midwinter on January 27:
Libby Cohen
“Establishing a State-Funded Public Education Endowment”
Bob Popinski
“Recapping the 89th Legislative Session: What to Expect Now”
#TASA2026 #RaiseYourHandTexas #TXLege #PublicEducation
Libby Cohen
“Establishing a State-Funded Public Education Endowment”
Bob Popinski
“Recapping the 89th Legislative Session: What to Expect Now”
#TASA2026 #RaiseYourHandTexas #TXLege #PublicEducation
Don’t miss Amy Dodson as she leads a powerful session on community-driven advocacy.
“Beyond Friday Night Lights: Rallying Your Community for New Public Education Wins”.
#TASA2026 #RaiseYourHandTexas #TXPublicEd #CommunityAdvocacy
“Beyond Friday Night Lights: Rallying Your Community for New Public Education Wins”.
#TASA2026 #RaiseYourHandTexas #TXPublicEd #CommunityAdvocacy
January 26, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Don’t miss Amy Dodson as she leads a powerful session on community-driven advocacy.
“Beyond Friday Night Lights: Rallying Your Community for New Public Education Wins”.
#TASA2026 #RaiseYourHandTexas #TXPublicEd #CommunityAdvocacy
“Beyond Friday Night Lights: Rallying Your Community for New Public Education Wins”.
#TASA2026 #RaiseYourHandTexas #TXPublicEd #CommunityAdvocacy
We’re at TASA Midwinter 2026 and ready to connect!
Find us at Booth #555
#RaiseYourHandTexas #TASA2026 #TXPublicEd #AdvocateForEducation
Find us at Booth #555
#RaiseYourHandTexas #TASA2026 #TXPublicEd #AdvocateForEducation
January 26, 2026 at 3:01 PM
We’re at TASA Midwinter 2026 and ready to connect!
Find us at Booth #555
#RaiseYourHandTexas #TASA2026 #TXPublicEd #AdvocateForEducation
Find us at Booth #555
#RaiseYourHandTexas #TASA2026 #TXPublicEd #AdvocateForEducation
PLANO — Missed last week’s candidate forum?
We’ve got the highlights from the conversation between Rep. Matt Shaheen (R) and Rep. Sandeep Srivastava (D).
Watch here: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/public-education-candidate-forums/
#TXLege #PlanoVotes #PublicEducation #RaiseYourHandTexas
We’ve got the highlights from the conversation between Rep. Matt Shaheen (R) and Rep. Sandeep Srivastava (D).
Watch here: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/public-education-candidate-forums/
#TXLege #PlanoVotes #PublicEducation #RaiseYourHandTexas
Public Education Candidate Forums
Raise Your Hand Texas is proud to host a series of statewide public education candidate forums. These forums allow Texans to educate themselves on the issues and be informed voters before election day.
www.raiseyourhandtexas.org
January 22, 2026 at 7:40 PM
PLANO — Missed last week’s candidate forum?
We’ve got the highlights from the conversation between Rep. Matt Shaheen (R) and Rep. Sandeep Srivastava (D).
Watch here: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/public-education-candidate-forums/
#TXLege #PlanoVotes #PublicEducation #RaiseYourHandTexas
We’ve got the highlights from the conversation between Rep. Matt Shaheen (R) and Rep. Sandeep Srivastava (D).
Watch here: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/public-education-candidate-forums/
#TXLege #PlanoVotes #PublicEducation #RaiseYourHandTexas
New year, new look.
Our refreshed website is officially live! Built to better serve advocates, educators, and Texans who care about public education. Explore the updates and join us in shaping what’s next.
https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/
#TexasEducation #NewWebsite #RaiseYourHandTexas
Our refreshed website is officially live! Built to better serve advocates, educators, and Texans who care about public education. Explore the updates and join us in shaping what’s next.
https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/
#TexasEducation #NewWebsite #RaiseYourHandTexas
January 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM
New year, new look.
Our refreshed website is officially live! Built to better serve advocates, educators, and Texans who care about public education. Explore the updates and join us in shaping what’s next.
https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/
#TexasEducation #NewWebsite #RaiseYourHandTexas
Our refreshed website is officially live! Built to better serve advocates, educators, and Texans who care about public education. Explore the updates and join us in shaping what’s next.
https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/
#TexasEducation #NewWebsite #RaiseYourHandTexas
Week one of school 2026 is done! Are we measuring what matters in Texas public schools? A single test can’t tell the whole story of a student's success. Let's get a fuller picture: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/advancing-public-education/our-advocacy-campaigns/measure-what-matters/
Measure What Matters
Our schools and our students are so much more than ONE TEST on ONE DAY. Let’s reimagine how we capture and assess performance in Texas schools beyond STAAR.
www.raiseyourhandtexas.org
January 14, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Week one of school 2026 is done! Are we measuring what matters in Texas public schools? A single test can’t tell the whole story of a student's success. Let's get a fuller picture: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/advancing-public-education/our-advocacy-campaigns/measure-what-matters/
A new year means new ways to get out and vote. Get updates, sign up for election reminders, and contact your Regional Advocacy Director for Texas public education: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/advancing-public-education/our-advocacy-campaigns/vote/
#GetOutTheVote #GOTV #GOTVTexas
#GetOutTheVote #GOTV #GOTVTexas
Get Out the Vote
There is no better way for Texans to show their support for democracy than by voting for candidates who support public schools. Vote!
www.raiseyourhandtexas.org
January 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
A new year means new ways to get out and vote. Get updates, sign up for election reminders, and contact your Regional Advocacy Director for Texas public education: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/advancing-public-education/our-advocacy-campaigns/vote/
#GetOutTheVote #GOTV #GOTVTexas
#GetOutTheVote #GOTV #GOTVTexas
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
January 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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
"Funded through an initial investment, the fund’s principal would be invested to generate earnings distributed to support education across the state. This creates a self-sustaining revenue source that grows over time, providing schools with financial stability."
https://go.ryht.org/houstonlegacy
https://go.ryht.org/houstonlegacy
Texas lawmakers urged to consider a new funding source for public education: the “Legacy Education Fund”
Texas has one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing economies, yet its per-student public school funding remains in the bottom 10 nationally. During the 89th Legislative Session, lawmakers approved House Bill 2, providing $8.5 billion in public education funding for the 2025-26 biennium. Despite billions invested during the 89th Legislative Session, school districts still face many challenges, including school closures, staff layoffs, and budget deficits.
go.ryht.org
January 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM
"Funded through an initial investment, the fund’s principal would be invested to generate earnings distributed to support education across the state. This creates a self-sustaining revenue source that grows over time, providing schools with financial stability."
https://go.ryht.org/houstonlegacy
https://go.ryht.org/houstonlegacy
Applications for our Community Leaders Fellowship close TOMORROW! Join our distinguished fellowship to learn how to effectively advocate for our public schools.
Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: go.ryht.org/fellowship
#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship
Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: go.ryht.org/fellowship
#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship
January 4, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Applications for our Community Leaders Fellowship close TOMORROW! Join our distinguished fellowship to learn how to effectively advocate for our public schools.
Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: go.ryht.org/fellowship
#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship
Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: go.ryht.org/fellowship
#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship
Wrapping up our 13 Days of Regional Advocacy Directors! Today, we celebrate Kelley, an award-winning advocate and PTA leader, who connects families, districts, and policymakers to boost public education in Texas! #TxEd #TxLege #CollinCounty #DentonCounty #DFW #NorthTexas
December 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Wrapping up our 13 Days of Regional Advocacy Directors! Today, we celebrate Kelley, an award-winning advocate and PTA leader, who connects families, districts, and policymakers to boost public education in Texas! #TxEd #TxLege #CollinCounty #DentonCounty #DFW #NorthTexas
🎶 Day 12 of 13 Days of Regional Advocacy Directors! Meet Giovanni, Dallas County's Advocacy Director, dedicated to strengthening public education. #TxEd #TxLege #Advocacy #Dallas #DallasTexas #DallasCounty #DallasPublicSchools
December 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
🎶 Day 12 of 13 Days of Regional Advocacy Directors! Meet Giovanni, Dallas County's Advocacy Director, dedicated to strengthening public education. #TxEd #TxLege #Advocacy #Dallas #DallasTexas #DallasCounty #DallasPublicSchools
Day 11 of our 13 Days of Advocacy! Today, we celebrate Jackson Griffon, advocating for public educator pensions and quality education for all! #TxEd #TxLege #Advocacy #HTX #EastHouston #GulfCoast
December 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Day 11 of our 13 Days of Advocacy! Today, we celebrate Jackson Griffon, advocating for public educator pensions and quality education for all! #TxEd #TxLege #Advocacy #HTX #EastHouston #GulfCoast
Celebrating Deann Lee, our East Texas Regional Advocacy Director! With 32 years in public education, her expertise and passion for Texas schools shine! #TxEd #TxLege #Advocacy #EastTexas #NortheastTexas #ParisTexas
December 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Celebrating Deann Lee, our East Texas Regional Advocacy Director! With 32 years in public education, her expertise and passion for Texas schools shine! #TxEd #TxLege #Advocacy #EastTexas #NortheastTexas #ParisTexas
Applications will close soon! Join our distinguished fellowship to learn how to advocate effectively for our public schools.
Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: go.ryht.org/fellowship
#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship
Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: go.ryht.org/fellowship
#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship
December 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Applications will close soon! Join our distinguished fellowship to learn how to advocate effectively for our public schools.
Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: go.ryht.org/fellowship
#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship
Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: go.ryht.org/fellowship
#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship
Happy holidays to all the teachers, parents, administrators, advocates, and students who make Texas public education extraordinary! ✨ We hope you enjoy a restful break with loved ones.
Here are some fun ideas on how to spend your winter break this year. ⛄❄️
#HappyHolidays #TxEd #PublicEducation
Here are some fun ideas on how to spend your winter break this year. ⛄❄️
#HappyHolidays #TxEd #PublicEducation
December 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy holidays to all the teachers, parents, administrators, advocates, and students who make Texas public education extraordinary! ✨ We hope you enjoy a restful break with loved ones.
Here are some fun ideas on how to spend your winter break this year. ⛄❄️
#HappyHolidays #TxEd #PublicEducation
Here are some fun ideas on how to spend your winter break this year. ⛄❄️
#HappyHolidays #TxEd #PublicEducation
Day 9 of 13 Days of Regional Advocacy Directors! Meet John “L.J.” Porras, our El Paso/Far West Director! A #ValentineTexas native, he’s uniting urban, rural, and frontier voices to shape public education.
#TxEd #TxLege #Advocacy #FarWestTexas #WestTexas #ElPaso #WestTexasSchools
#TxEd #TxLege #Advocacy #FarWestTexas #WestTexas #ElPaso #WestTexasSchools
December 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Day 9 of 13 Days of Regional Advocacy Directors! Meet John “L.J.” Porras, our El Paso/Far West Director! A #ValentineTexas native, he’s uniting urban, rural, and frontier voices to shape public education.
#TxEd #TxLege #Advocacy #FarWestTexas #WestTexas #ElPaso #WestTexasSchools
#TxEd #TxLege #Advocacy #FarWestTexas #WestTexas #ElPaso #WestTexasSchools
For the seventh day of 13 Days of Regional Advocacy Directors, we are thrilled to spotlight Natalia Gómez Ramback! Natalia brings nearly two decades of experience to public education advocacy and is dedicated to cultivating effective leadership across the public education system!
#TxEd #TxLege
#TxEd #TxLege
December 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
It’s Day 6 of 13 Days of Regional Advocacy Directors! Today, we are highlighting Maritza, our West Houston Advocacy Director! Martiza has roots in teaching, election work, and nonprofit leadership, bringing a unique perspective to Texas public education!
#TxEd #TxLege #Advocacy #WestHouston #HTX
#TxEd #TxLege #Advocacy #WestHouston #HTX
December 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
It’s Day 6 of 13 Days of Regional Advocacy Directors! Today, we are highlighting Maritza, our West Houston Advocacy Director! Martiza has roots in teaching, election work, and nonprofit leadership, bringing a unique perspective to Texas public education!
#TxEd #TxLege #Advocacy #WestHouston #HTX
#TxEd #TxLege #Advocacy #WestHouston #HTX
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
#TxEd #FundTheFuture #TxLege #Texas #TexasElections #TexasPublicSchools
Secure the future of Texas public schools: https://go.ryht.org/fundthefuture
#TxEd #FundTheFuture #TxLege #Texas #TexasElections #TexasPublicSchools
December 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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
#TxEd #FundTheFuture #TxLege #Texas #TexasElections #TexasPublicSchools
Secure the future of Texas public schools: https://go.ryht.org/fundthefuture
#TxEd #FundTheFuture #TxLege #Texas #TexasElections #TexasPublicSchools