Yesterday, despite bipartisan opposition, the TX Senate passed SB 2 establishing an Educational Savings Account program that would divert public school funds to private schools, raising concerns for students w/ disabilities. https://t.co/negGt2Sg3h
#TXLege#Disability#Education
A lot goes into maintaining and running Texas public schools and Texas’ 1250+ ISDs have a number of demands to meet with the money allotted to them by the Texas Legislature.
To understand how school districts spend the funding they receive, we can simplify all that money down to a single dollar– the education dollar. Click the link in our bio to watch our latest video to learn more, or go to https://t.co/us83kBoD6B
Curious about the differences between a voucher program that benefits private schools versus what takes place in our Texas public schools? Here's a quick rundown! While this graphic doesn't focus on the specifics of Senate Bill 2, it will give you an overview of how vouchers are used in various states.
#TxEd #TxLege #89thLege #Vouchers
This week educators from Central Texas and business leaders from North Texas traveled to the Capitol to advocate for education. Together, they met with several senators and representatives to discuss school funding, inflation, teacher pay, and the impact of public schools in their community.
Thank you for using your voice to advocate for 5.5 million Texas public education students.
#TxEd #TxLege #89thLege #TexasTeachers
We invite the AHISD community to attend a Legislative Update with guest speaker Dr. Brian T. Woods, from @tasanet & Sophie Torres from @RYHTexas next Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the AHHS Oaks. Please join us and invite neighbors and friends as well.
With the right funding, public schools can change the future, one student at a time 🚀 The Institute of CyberSecurity & Innovation - North East ISD prepares the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs like this pave a path between communities, businesses, and public schools.
Join us in creating a more educated community, and let's Raise Your Hand for Texas! 🙌 Visit https://t.co/axFoZ6nP8C for more.
#STEMeducation #TxEd #TxLege #CyberSecurity #CyberSecurityJobs #SchoolChoice #CareerTechEd #Innovation #FutureOfWork
November is Native American Heritage Month. Spend time this month learning about the various Indigenous cultures and the complex history of Native Americans. 🏞️
Don’t know where to start? Check out these books by Indigenous authors, suitable for all ages. Also, open dialogue with those around you who have Native Heritage is a great way to educate yourself. 🌄 💭
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #TxED #TxLege
Your vote is your voice. Use it! Texans with disabilities can and do vote! If you need help, call Disability Rights Texas at 1-888-796-VOTE (8683). Let's do this!
#TheArcVotes#DisabilityVote#Election2024#Vote
Last day to Early Vote is Friday, November 1, 2024.
Don’t be 👻afraid 💀 to 🎃 VOTE🦇
Early voting is from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Polling Locations https://t.co/hbL7zMESkA
🔗 Check https://t.co/qdo1iqdape to see what’s on your ballot.
#dontboovote#VoteEarly#DefendDemocracy
Our new Trustee will be sworn in at our meeting next Wed- In preparation, we spent two days in orientation this week where he met with Cabinet (Mule Pack) and Principals learning about our work! Grateful for Hunter Kingman’s willingness to serve our district in this role! 💙💛
Today is the final day for early voting, so make sure your voice is heard!
📍 Find your polling place at https://t.co/YYCYpW53Pt, grab a friend, and get out there to make your vote count!
#VoteEarly#EveryVoteCounts#MakeYourVoiceHeard”
BREAKING: 63yo Jesse Lutzenberger has been arrested for assaulting a Bexar County election clerk on Thursday night.
An incident report says Lutzenberger was “wearing a red “MAGA” or “TRUMP” baseball cap” and struck the clerk with his fists after being asked to take it off.
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Callanen said the election clerk was treated, able to go home and is back on the job today.
The unnamed polling site’s hours & operation today are unaffected.
Callanen declined to go into detail about the assault or what took place citing the active investigation.
BREAKING: Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen says an election clerk was assaulted at a polling site Thursday night.
Callanen says the incident is being investigated by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
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Early voting🗳️ is drawing large crowds, but you can save time in line by going to a site where fewer people have voted.
Go to 💻https://t.co/L0gg6BoROV to see your choices. Lines will be even longer on Election Day!