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Education Austin is 3,000 educators in Austin dedicated to equitable public schools. Affiliated with

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    Jul 20

    [VIDEO] Last week, educators, students, & parents testified against , a bill that would expand the classroom censorship of . Among them was President Ken Zarifis, whose testimony was direct and fierce. 🔥

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    Jul 20

    A day I will never forget....as I was getting ready to fist bump him, President said to me “oh, you’re trouble. I can tell”...and I have never been prouder. Happy to be causing some

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  3. Retweeted
    Jul 15

    This is why we fight, for our students.

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    “I should have not been in college when I first started learning about my own history - that is the history of immigrants, of people of color, and minorities; the part of history that has been erased from our textbooks.” SAISD Alum Jazmin Rivera
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    Jul 15

    Since the & state leaders are all of a sudden eager to talk about benefits and pensions for retired educators, let's have the discussion. Thread 🧵

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  5. Retweeted
    Jul 15

    Watch president Ken Z. speaking right now against SB 3:

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    Jul 15

    TSTA member Diane Birdwell is at bright & early to testify on teaching the truth! 🗣🗣🗣 You can watch Diane and others from speak about keeping honesty in education here:

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    Jul 15

    We have to trust our teachers and local schools, not attack professional educators who have ALWAYS been there for their students. Thru the pandemic & now, teachers have been leaders for our community to lean on. is an insult.

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  8. Retweeted
    Jul 14

    🚨 , the continuation of the classroom censorship in , has a Senate hearing at 9 a.m. TOMORROW. 2 ways to get involved: — Testify at the Capitol tomorrow — Submit written testimony Info on both here:

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  9. Jul 14

    Your testimony made a difference in the regular session, and we can make change here too. 3/3

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  10. Jul 14

    Join us at the Capitol TOMORROW morning on Thursday, July 15 to testify against . Sign-ups begin at 8:00 am and testimony begins at 9:00 am. 2/3

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  11. Jul 14

    The time has come again to fight against so-called “critical race theory” legislation. The Senate State Affairs committee will hold a public hearing tomorrow on , and educators and community members can testify for 2 minutes. Legislators need to hear our voices! 1/3

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  12. Retweeted
    Jul 14

    Fulfill The Promise is a national Civil Rights campaign for Special Education. Show your support:

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  13. Retweeted
    Jul 13

    Students have a right to learn an accurate account of history. Urge your Texas senator to show their support for teachers and students by voting NO on SB 3.

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    Jul 13

    Unions and allies fighting to defend our democracy!! – at Texas Capitol Grounds

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  15. Jun 24

    Today is the day! Call in today until 3:00 PM and make your voice heard. Can you call and email this week to provide public testimony, urging the Board to approve a strong pay raise for Austin ISD employees? Instructions here:

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  16. Jun 22

    We have served our students all year. Now it's the district's turn to serve us! Can you call and email this week to provide public testimony, urging the Board to approve a strong pay raise for Austin ISD employees? Instructions here:

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  17. Retweeted
    Jun 19

    Thank you Aspiring Educators Conference for inviting us today to talk about how we as union members can advocate for our immigrant community ✊🏽✊🏽

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  18. Jun 17

    📢 Education Austin is hiring! Join us as we organize for social justice in the workplace and in the school communities our members work and live. See our job posting here:

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    Jun 3

    Join us at 6th Annual TX Community Schools Summit (Virtual) June 7-8. 10 am-4 pm. Free (reg. required). Theme: Re-Engage. Campus Teams, individuals, parents, community partners welcome.

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    May 29

    🚨After an ugly backroom deal, the is about to approve a final version of that takes away rest and water breaks for construction workers, fair scheduling, and earned paid sick leave. Tell your lawmakers NOW to vote NO on SB14 -->

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