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August 2025
Read the August e-newsletter here! Texas has many reasons to be proud, one of them is the hard work happening every day in our public schools. The newest STAAR® Reading Language Arts (RLA) results are in and grades 3 through 8 are scoring higher than ever.

Friends
15 hours ago1 min read


April 2025
Read the April e-newsletter here! The results are in, and there’s encouraging news for Texas public schools. The latest 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores reaffirm what many of us already know...

Friends
May 21 min read


March 2025
Read the March e-newsletter here! A recent poll by Texas-based Perception Insight, commissioned by TASB, sheds light on the overwhelming...

Friends
Apr 12 min read


Debunking the Top 5 Myths about Texas Public Schools!
Misinformation about Texas public schools can spread rapidly, leading to misconceptions about the education system...

Friends
Feb 272 min read


January 2025
Read the January e-newsletter here! As the Texas Legislature reconvenes this month, with public education under scrutiny...

Friends
Jan 291 min read


December 2024
Read the December e-newsletter here! Amid rising misinformation and criticism, administrators, educators, and community stakeholders have...

Friends
Dec 20, 20241 min read
Turning the Tide – How Educators Can Combat Negativity About Texas Public Schools
Scott Milder highlighted the urgent need for proactive advocacy and provided strategies to help shift the narrative.

Friends
Dec 12, 20242 min read


November 2024
Read the November e-newsletter here! President Ronald Reagan’s advice to “trust, but verify” feels particularly relevant in today’s debate

Friends
Nov 27, 20241 min read


October 2024
Read the October e-newsletter here! Texas public schools are facing increasing financial strain due to stagnant state funding.

Friends
Nov 8, 20241 min read


Public Education Advocacy Summit Aims to Rethink Advocacy in Divisive Political Climate
Friends of Texas Public Schools and Pastors for Texas Children invite public education advocates from across the state to the Texas...

Friends
Oct 24, 20242 min read


September 2024
Read the September e-newsletter here! Poll Reveals Texas Teachers' Struggles...

Friends
Oct 2, 20241 min read


August 2024
Read the August e-newsletter here! People too often tend to look only at the negative aspects of life and, at times, of public education.

Friends
Sep 9, 20242 min read


What is “Right” and “Good” about Texas Public Schools!
Dr. Ray DeSpain shares his perspective on the challenges and successes within Texas public schools.

Friends
Aug 27, 20245 min read


Texas Public Schools Achieve Impressive 93.5% Graduation Rate for Class of 2022
An impressive 93.5% of the Texas class of 2022, comprising 396,228 students, successfully graduated.

Friends
May 28, 20241 min read


Texas Public Schools: Achieving More with Less!
Texas public schools are achieving encouraging results with significantly lower funding compared to counterparts like New York.
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May 1, 20242 min read


April 2024
Read the April e-newsletter here! Texas public schools are achieving remarkable results with significantly lower funding compared to...

Friends
Apr 30, 20241 min read


March 2024
Read the March e-newsletter HERE! Texas enrolls more than 20 states + Washington, D.C.

Friends
Mar 28, 20241 min read


Texas Public Schools Demonstrate Commendable Progress!
Texas public schools continue to demonstrate progress in student outcomes, with a focus on college, career, and military readiness.

Friends
Mar 1, 20241 min read
Don't Forget to Vote: A Guide for Texas Public School Advocates in the 2024 Elections
With only a few bills making it across the finish line, the urgency to vote in the upcoming primary elections cannot be overstated...

Friends
Jan 17, 20242 min read
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