Texans For Educational Freedom

School board focused PAC advocating for educational freedom across Texas. Fighting for the future of our children.

[Nathaniel D. Cunneen @nathancunneen]

Why would giving families a choice take funding away from public schools?

[Texans For Educational Freedom @TX4EdFreedom]

The top trend that could threaten education in 2024? Chronic absenteeism. Learn more by reading our latest article: https://t.co/orJDdTSie0

[Mark Duran 🎓🥇🇺🇸 @MarkElliotDuran]

Public School, Private School, Home School, Micro School, etc. - there's no 'perfect' solution.

What we can perfect, though, is empowering families with the freedom to choose what works best for their kids.

#fundstudentsnotsystems

[Patrick Svitek @PatrickSvitek]

.@GovAbbott names Aaron Kinsey the new chair of the @TXSBOE, replacing Kevin Ellis #txlege

[Laurie Lee❤️ 🇺🇸⚓️🐗���️‍♀️🎸 @LaurieLee0966]

Also what they don't say is how much money #schoolchoice programs save states and ultimately taxpayers with greater ROI! #FactsMatter

[Governor Kevin Stitt @GovStitt]

The Parental Choice Tax Credit enrollment period begins TOMORROW!

We worked hard to pass School Choice in Oklahoma. We did it because everybody learns a different way— and your zip code shouldn’t determine your success.

Visit https://t.co/L82vElchsc to apply.

[Brian Harrison @brianeharrison]

Texas should’ve passed #schoolchoice a generation ago, but the #Txlege House uniparty won’t allow it.

I proudly stood up for parents, students, and teachers… and called out my “Republican” colleagues, as they once again killed education freedom.

Watch👇

[Texans For Educational Freedom @TX4EdFreedom]

TEF is so thankful for all our brave men and women who have served this country. Show your appreciation and tag a loved one to thank them for their service! #HappyVeteransDay

[Chancellor Brandon Creighton @CreightonForTX]

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨: The Texas Senate Passed Universal School Choice.  Today, after over 8 hours of debate, the Texas Senate passed SB 1, providing universal school choice to Texas students.  This legislation empowers parents and unleashes the potential of Texas education.

[Texas Family Project @FamilyProjectTX]

KATY ISD UPDATE

Last night the Katy ISD Board voted to:

- Require teachers inform parents if their student requests to "be identified as transgender, change his or her name, or use different pronouns at school”

- Bans teachers from asking preferred pronouns

- Bans employees from teaching Gender Fluidity

- Defend Girls restrooms and locker rooms

[Texas Scorecard @TexasScorecard]

🚨Katy ISD Board to Consider New Gender Policy🚨

The new policy would prohibit staff from providing instructional materials on gender ideology and focus on parental authority.

Do you support the policies Katy ISD will be voting on this evening?

Katy Independent School District is set to decide whether to implement a new policy that would guide teachers on how to address an array of gender issues in the classroom.

The new policy was first presented to the school board last week.

- It focuses on allowing parents full authority over their child’s health and well-being

- Separating locker rooms and restrooms by biological sex

- Ensuring pronouns are used based on the child’s biological sex.

- Faculty and staff are prohibited from teaching or providing instructional materials on gender ideology in classrooms.

Before the board discussed the policy, Board President Victor Perez noted that while the district has had no significant problems with this topic, it is crucial to establish a policy to provide educators guidance on these issues.

“The policy is intended to provide guidance, support, and protection for all teachers and district staff and the protection of children,” explained Perez. “Additionally, parental authority and the parents’ role is paramount and is a key component. Parents need to at all times have full knowledge as to what is going on with their child and be able to determine what is best for the welfare of that child.”

According to the new policy, parents are entitled to access all records of the district concerning their child, including health information, teacher and school counselor evaluations, and reports of behavioral patterns. The policy also includes that the district “shall not diagnose or treat gender dysphoria,” emphasizing that “parents have the right to determine whether to seek professional medical support for their child.”

POLICY PUSHBACK
However, while Perez sees the new policy as beneficial for all faculty members, Trustee Dawn Champagne says it will diminish trust between students and teachers.

“I fear that the burden of the policy will fall upon these teachers who will now be required to report if a child confides to them about this sensitive subject,” said Champagne. “Trust will be destroyed between the child and the teacher that they have decided to confide to.”

The policy says that while district staff will not promote, require, or encourage the use of pronouns for students inconsistent with their biological sex, staff can refer to that child with a different pronoun with parental consent.

During public comments, multiple LGBT supporters spoke, accusing some board members of being “Christian Nationalists” and attacking LGBT students.

GRASSROOTS TEXANS WEIGH IN
@Brady_Gray, president of @FamilyProjectTX, told Texas Scorecard Katy ISD’s proposed policy is common sense and should be required in all schools across Texas.

“This policy is not new and it certainly does not risk the safety of any students, as has been asserted,” said Gray. “Of course you must use the correct restroom. Of course teachers should have an obligation to tell parents if a child is displaying symptoms of gender dysphoria. It is the parent who is ultimately responsible for their children.”

“That anyone would suggest a teacher has any obligation or right to hide information about a child from a parent speaks to the depravity we are seeing across our state and nation,” he added.

The board is set to discuss the policy further on Monday evening

[David Covey @CoveyTX]

BREAKING: Orange County GOP just censured @DadePhelan.

Dade Phelan does not represent the people of #HD21.

Texas Republicans are ready to elect a fighter for their priorities. #txlege

[Wesley Hunt @WesleyHuntTX]

Independence Day celebrates not only the birth of a nation, but the enduring ideals that continue to guide us.

America, a land built on the foundations of liberty and the pursuit of happiness, has inspired the world with its promise of opportunity.

It is a beacon of hope, for it unites people from all walks of life under the common belief that dreams can be realized through hard work and determination.

Freedom, both a cherished ideal and an inalienable right, lies at the core of what it means to be an American.

It is a powerful force that empowers us to express ourselves, to be individuals, and to live life on our own terms. But with freedom comes responsibility; it calls upon us to uphold the values that make this nation great—justice, fairness, and empathy.

On this Independence Day, let us remember the sacrifices of those who came before us. Let us reflect on the battles fought and won, the hardships endured, and the dreams realized.

God Bless the USA.
Happy Birthday America. 🇺🇸
#IndependenceDay
#AmericanPrideMonth

[Texans For Educational Freedom @TX4EdFreedom]

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[Texans For Educational Freedom @TX4EdFreedom]

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[Texans For Educational Freedom @TX4EdFreedom]

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[Houston Public Media @HoustonPubMedia]

Texans for Educational Freedom, a conservative political action committee, has donated tens of thousands of dollars to several local school board candidates on the ballot May 6. https://t.co/3jChEPxd1G

[Texans For Educational Freedom @TX4EdFreedom]

Take a look at TEF's endorsed school board candidates of the week!

#schoolboard #education #educationalfreedom #parentrights

[Sarah Fields @SarahisCensored]

I am so proud of the parent who blew the whistle and came to me with this story regarding @SamChampionHS.

Let’s recap - Champion High in Boerne, Tx “invited” a licensed psychologist named Dr. Sara Ansboro to come and speak during lunch hour to all students, 9-12, without parental consent. She spoke on gender identity, catholic priests, Christians lack of support for LGBTQ, and drugs that assist with transition. A concerned parent emailed the school to which the school responded and stated that, somehow, they were unaware of the guest speaker and apologized.

Why was a complete stranger allowed inside the school walls without permission?

I broke this story last week and since then, this parent’s son has been bullied by students, called a bigot and transphobe (by the same club members that told him he was in a safe place). He is special needs, diagnosed with autism and was a member of the GSA club. I was also harassed by students that used their student email accounts to do so, and was eventually doxxed by students attending the school. The teacher that was meant to be sponsoring the club and overseeing, had stepped down, and the school has not replaced her.

Tonight, @BoerneISD held a school board meeting. The parents SHOWED UP! I am so proud of Boerne, Tx. Thank you for standing up for your children. Let’s keep fighting! (If you want to see the entire story and photo evidence, I will link the original breaking story in the thread)

But first, listen to this momma roar!

[Corey A. DeAngelis, school choice evangelist @DeAngelisCorey]

BREAKING: Louisiana House Education Committee passed a bill to fund students instead of systems.

The vote was 7 to 4.

All families would be eligible.

This is the way.