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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.
“The ‘Legacy Education Fund’ is about adding new dollars to the system, not just moving the same money.”
Read the full article at go.ryht.org/austinlegacy

#TxEd #TxLege #LegacyEducationFund
December 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Alabama, Colorado, Mississippi, and Connecticut have public education endowments funded by revenue and private contributions. Imagine the impact in Texas! Read more: https://go.ryht.org/legacysa
#TxEd #TxLege #LegacyEducationFund
December 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

This Thanksgiving, we're grateful for all the amazing educators, staff, and students in our public schools. Let us know what you are thankful for! 👇

#Thanksgiving #TxEd #TxLege #Holidays2025
November 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The Early Bird deadline is just around the corner! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to advocate alongside other community and school leaders.

Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: go.ryht.org/fellowship

#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship
November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Texas spends $3,500 less per student than the national average. The "Legacy Education Fund" could provide schools with a reliable source of revenue. Read more: go.ryht.org/atxfund
#TxEd #TxLege #LegacyEducationFund
November 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The application deadline is approaching! Learn how to effectively communicate and work with other leaders to advocate for the future of our public schools.

Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: go.ryht.org/fellowship

#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
New #IntersectEd episode! Recorded at #TribFest25, our panel discusses the newly proposed "Legacy Education Fund" to support long-term funding for Texas public schools. Listen: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/podcast/legacyeducationfund/
#TxEd #TxLege
November 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Texas is still in a school funding crisis. Let’s create a new roadmap to fund our schools. Thank you to everyone who already stopped by Open Congress today to talk school funding and the proposed “Legacy Education Fund": https://go.ryht.org/endowment

#TxEd #LegacyEducationFund #TribFest25
November 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Stop by the Raise Your Hand Texas tent at Open Congress on Saturday to fill up on School Funding agua frescas and chat about the proposed “Legacy Education Fund”. Don't miss this chance to sip and learn! Your knowledge is power when advocating for Texas students.

#TribFest25 #OpenCongress #TxEd
November 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Join us for a LIVE taping of the Intersect Ed podcast, this Friday, Nov. 14 on the 10th floor of the Raise Your Hand Texas Austin office.

Doors open at 8:30 a.m. to hear about school funding and the "Legacy Education Fund"!

#IntersectEd #Podcast #TxEd #FundOurSchools #LegacyEducationFund
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Are you going to #TribFest25? So are we! We're recording a special podcast LIVE this Friday, Nov. 14, about a new funding structure for schools. Come listen and participate!
It's not too late to get tickets: https://trib.it/tribfest2025-sponsor

#FundOurSchools #TxEd
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM
LAST CHANCE. Registration closes tonight, Nov. 10 at MIDNIGHT. Don't lose the chance to build your advocacy plan for next session. Secure the roadmap, tools, and techniques you need to amplify your community's voice. Register now! go.ryht.org/advocacysummit

#TxEd #AdvocacySummit #Deadline
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Start building the future of public schools at the Advocacy Summit! Get the tools to influence education policy. Register now: go.ryht.org/advocacysummit

#TxEd #TxLege #TexasPublicSchools #TexasPubEd #AdvocacySummit
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Going to #TribFest25? We are! Raise Your Hand Texas is proud to sponsor and discuss school funding. Get your tickets now: https://trib.it/tribfest2025-sponsor Let us know if you’ll be there! 👇 #TexasTribune #TxLege #TxEd
November 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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

#TxEd #TxLege #TexasPublicSchools #TexasPubEd #AdvocacySummit
November 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM
📣 THIS IS IT: Texas, it’s Election Day!
Polls are open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Remember: Public Education is Always on the Ballot!
#ElectionDayTX #Vote #TxEd
November 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Happy Halloween from us to you! 🧡 🎃

Don't let the scariest thing this Halloween be the future of public schools. 👻 Join us in advocating for our public schools this spooky season and year-round!

#RaiseYourHandTexas #Halloween2025
November 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Today is the last day of early voting!

There’s still time to make your voice heard for Texas kids and teachers. Let’s keep the momentum going all the way to the ballot box!

#TXEd #SupportPublicEd #GOTVTexas
October 31, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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

#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship #TexasPublicSchools #TexasLeaders
October 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Need to vote by mail? 📨

TODAY is your LAST chance to request a ballot in Texas. Don’t let barriers stop your voice—apply now. Learn more at: go.ryht.org/vote2025

#TXEd #VoteForPublicEd #RegisterToVote
October 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Early voting is officially open!

Every vote is a step toward stronger, more supported public schools—especially in your local school board races. Head to the polls and let your voice lift up Texas students and educators!

#TXEd #SupportPublicEd
October 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Starting in 2027-28, Texas students will take 3 assessments: 2 formative tests and a Texas Education Agency exam like the #STAAR. Read more: https://go.ryht.org/HTXLaws

#HTX #HoustonPublicSchools #TxLege #TxEd #MeasureWhatMattersTX
October 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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

#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship #TexasPublicSchools #TexasLeaders
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Located on the beautiful grounds of the Texas Capitol, the Tejano Monument honors the contributions of Tejanos to the State of Texas. In addition, the Tejano History Curriculum Project was created with the monument, helping to incorporate Tejano history into K-12 curriculum in Texas schools!
October 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Today’s the deadline to register to vote, before midnight tonight. Use your voice. Our kids are counting on us. Learn more at the link in bio.

#TXEd #VoteForPublicEd #RegisterToVote
October 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM