Texas AFT

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    Sep 14

    "I'm not quitting." As we gear up for Monday's third special session, listen to 's on why we have to stay in this fight. 💪 And if you want to take her advice, members can donate to our political fund here: .

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  2. 1 hour ago

    We know you're busy. Here's the update on the first week of the third (😵‍💫) special session.

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  3. Retweeted
    8 hours ago

    The analysis shows COVID rates are lower in school districts with: ☑️ Mask mandates and/or ☑️ High vaccination rates in the community Via

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  4. 3 hours ago

    Multiple legislative sessions have prioritized bullying vulnerable kids — and that has profound consequences. Our students are watching, . It's time you & .

    Between January 1 and August 30, 2021, The received more than 10,800 crisis contacts (calls, texts, and chats) from LGBTQ young people in Texas looking for support. More than 3,900 of those crisis contacts (36%) came from transgender or nonbinary youth.
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    5 hours ago

    Texas lawmakers should be implementing inclusive school policies and expanding support services for transgender and nonbinary young people, not pushing them further to the sidelines and robbing them of the positive benefits associated with playing sports.

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    20 hours ago

    By banning school masking policies, Governors are actively choosing to put disabled students at risk. When we protect our most vulnerable, we protect the community at large.

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  7. 6 hours ago

    Free COVID-19 vaccine clinic tonight for members & families in the ! Get your first or second doses 💉 6-8 p.m. At Register 👇

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  8. 6 hours ago

    President Zeph Capo (): "It would be a pleasant change of pace for state leaders to do something that would free students and educators from the useless and harmful burden of standardized testing." 🔥

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  9. 23 hours ago

    🆕: The TRS board has approved a plan to build a new agency headquarters north of downtown Austin, a move TRS officials say will save money.

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  10. Retweeted
    Sep 23

    🗣️TEXAS🗣️ The Senate Special Committee on Redistricting will be holding hearings to listen to public input on the redistricting process! This means it’s your chance to make your voice heard in the fight for 🗺️ Sign up now:

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  11. Sep 23

    Did you know that members and their families can complete a FREE bachelor's degree online through an accredited public university? Fall classes begin Oct. 11.

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  12. Sep 23

    Today at 4 p.m., featuring our Indomitable .

    Join me for a discussion with & today at 4:00 PM on BJLI's Facebook Live to discuss the impact of SB 2050 - David's Law. Watch here:
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  13. Sep 23

    : A far more worthy goal than almost anything has set before the .

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    Sep 22

    As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, DeSoto ISD teachers & staff continue to be on the front lines. Join SW Dallas AFT in urging the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees to provide emergency paid leave for their employees by signing and sending this letter to the board:

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    Sep 22

    Cool. Now show how many of those kids left the charters and came back to public schools, which had to accept them and lost the funding for those kids.

    Charter schools boomed during the pandemic — picking off hundreds of thousands of public school students across the U.S., a new analysis finds.
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  16. Sep 22

    TEA is accepting applications to serve on work groups to review and revise social studies TEKS. More info for those interested 👇

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    Sep 22

    Make plans to attend! Socorro AFT Legislative Update Tuesday September 28th @ 4:30pm 1757 George Dieter #125 Special Guest Dr. Mary Gonzalez , State Representative, Prizes, food and beverages will be provided. Click to RSVP

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  18. Retweeted
    Sep 20

    New TikTok challenge idea... make a video of you doing something nice for your school's custodian 👍🏻

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  19. Sep 22

    Ask any teacher: We're protective of our students. We stand with all allies in fighting attempts to pass the same discriminatory bill in the Texas House.

    , a bill designed to fix the manufactured crisis of trans kids dominating UIL sports with 0 examples cited on the floor, has predictably passed the Senate 19-12. This is an assault on the trans community, nothing more. , it's time to , not hurt them.
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  20. Sep 22

    This Friday, hosts a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic. All AFT members in the & their families can get their 1st, 2nd, or booster dose of a vaccine. Mask up, get vaxxed, & help keep our schools safe. Sign up 👇

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    Sep 21

    Gerrymandered maps would diminish the political power of minority communities all across Texas. We cannot allow representatives to cherry-pick their voters. Take a stand and submit a public comment now:

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