Please vote for our #panelpicker at #SXSWedu: 3 Ways to Keep Teachers in the Classroom… and Moving Up A panel on teacher leadership, retention, and building roles that matter Voting link: bit.ly/3WaystoKeepTea… 🎥 youtu.be/rTQrjbbjEQE

Help us bring these conversations to #SXSWEDU2026! Vote for: "From Idea to Impact: Igniting Change by Elevating Our Voices" (tinyurl.com/fromidea2impact) "3 Ways to Keep Teachers in the Classroom… and Moving Up" (bit.ly/3WaystoKeepTea…). #EdChat #TeacherVoice #SXSWedu

In this week's Across the Lawn, learn about the end of the first special session and start of the second, the latest STAAR legislation, new laws impacting Texas classrooms this fall, and the release of 2024–25 school accountability ratings. Link in bio: go.ryht.org/special-wk5

Take teacher appreciation to a new level. Nominate a teacher in the Houston area for a weekend retreat at The Holdsworth Center through August 29. Nominate a teacher today at teacherretreat.org.

Could you please create a free #panelpicker account and vote for these two#SXSWedu panels? 💬 From Idea to Impact 🧭 3 Ways to Keep Teachers in the Classroom… and Moving Up Vote here through August 24: 👉 participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw…

Could you please create a free #panelpicker account and vote for these two#SXSWedu panels? 💬 From Idea to Impact 🧭 3 Ways to Keep Teachers in the Classroom… and Moving Up Vote here through August 24: 👉 participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw…

We need your vote! Could you please create a free #panelpicker account and vote for these two#SXSWedu panels? 💬 From Idea to Impact 🧭 3 Ways to Keep Teachers in the Classroom… and Moving Up Vote here through August 24: 👉 participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw…

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texastribune.org/2025/08/01/tex… On Wednesday night, the Texas Senate advanced HB 8, the assessment and accountability bill. The final Senate language is still centered on one high-stakes test on one day, driving the A–F accountability ratings that define schools. The Senate’s changes

Last day to show some love to a teacher! 💙 Nominations for the Holdsworth Teacher Retreat close TONIGHT! Give a Houston area educator the gift of rest, renewal and appreciation by nominating them for a free weekend retreat. Nominations close today! teacherretreat.org

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Headed to txEDCON 2025 this weekend? So are we! Join us this Friday and Saturday at Texas’ premier conference for school board members and district leaders! Find us at Booth #1110 for tools, resources, and real talk on how to advocate for strong, well-funded Texas public

Is your school's story being heard? Across Texas, school leaders, parents, and community members are coming together to find their collective voice and influence education policy. The Advocacy Summit is your chance to learn how. You'll cultivate the knowledge and skills to

Meet Raise Your Hand Texas Advocate - West Texas 🎉. I had a great day showing her around McMurry University and Abilene today! Give her a follow at Regional Advocacy Director - West Texas #txed #txlege #teachervoice

Now is the time to begin building plans for the future of public schools. The Advocacy Summit is your guide, providing a roadmap, tools, and techniques that will help school leaders find the voices of their communities to influence state education policy. Don't miss this chance

One week left! Important elections and state constitutional amendments are on the ballot. This is your chance to stand up for your schools, your students, and your future. Advocate for yourself and your community and register today. votetexas.gov/register-to-vo…

I'm excited to announce that we will be presenting at the TCEA Convention in San Antonio! #TCEA #Advocacy #TeacherLeadership #TxLege #PublicEducation #raiseyourhandtx #teachervoice Sophie Torres - SA Coastal Bend Advocacy Director

The Raise Your Hand Texas Community Leaders Fellowship is now open for applications! This 18-month program is designed to equip teams aligned with local independent school districts with skills to effectively advocate for public education in their own communities. This program

Thank you for inviting me to be on your panel this week! It was truly a pleasure to be inspired by the conversation and the leadership of TCWSE Region 13 #txed #txlege #teachervoice #eduqueen RaiseYourHandTexas

Just announced: Vickiela Wright Clear Creek ISD named 2026 TX Elementary Teacher of the Year + will represent #txed in National Teacher of the Year competition. She's the 2026 TX Teacher of the Year! #txed #TXTOY #InspiringLeaders Region 4 ESC