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New podcast episode drops today. Find it on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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We are watching the future of Texas bloom, one student at a time. 🌸 Wishing our educators and families a beautiful Spring Break!
Start your advocacy journey with us: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/

#TexasSpring #SpringBreakTexas #TexasPublicSchools #LoneStarState #RaiseYourHandTexas #TxEd

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The Outsider for March 13, 2026 Good morning!

Check out the newsletter! Use that free, one time click to read today’s piece. #txlege #txed

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The Outsider for March 10, 2026 Iran; 2020; WSJ Investigation; and School Vouchers

The newsletter is out! I typed a lot of words about Iran, relitigating the 2020 election, a WSJ investigation, and then got into school vouchers in Texas.

Use that one time, free use option to check this out. You won’t want to miss it.

#txed #edusky #txlege

open.substack.com/pub/drewland...

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There are two boxes stacked on top of each other with red headers and lined white paper text boxes. The first box is headed Who can report? and the text reads "Anyone 18 year or older - educators, families, and other concerned Texans - can confidentially register potential fraud, waste, or abuse involving state and federal programs and funds."
The second box is headed What can I report? and the text reads "Examples of reports may include potential fraud, cost of tuition and fees, denial for special education reasons, difficulty with application process, possible discrimination, and more. Feel free to add relevant videos, websites, or documents. The more specific details the better."
Below the second box is white text highlighted in red reading: "NOTE: TXCVT is not a government agency. We do not investigate reports, file cases, enforce laws, or take legal action. Instead, we provide a confidential place for Texans to document their experiences so their voices are heard."

There are two boxes stacked on top of each other with red headers and lined white paper text boxes. The first box is headed Who can report? and the text reads "Anyone 18 year or older - educators, families, and other concerned Texans - can confidentially register potential fraud, waste, or abuse involving state and federal programs and funds." The second box is headed What can I report? and the text reads "Examples of reports may include potential fraud, cost of tuition and fees, denial for special education reasons, difficulty with application process, possible discrimination, and more. Feel free to add relevant videos, websites, or documents. The more specific details the better." Below the second box is white text highlighted in red reading: "NOTE: TXCVT is not a government agency. We do not investigate reports, file cases, enforce laws, or take legal action. Instead, we provide a confidential place for Texans to document their experiences so their voices are heard."

There is a box with a red header that reads "What happens next?" and a lined white paper text box that reads: "Information submitted through this confidential report form helps us track statewide trends, identify red flags, publish public watchdog reports, and make recommendations to improve how Texas' voucher program serves students and families." The box takes up the top half of the page. Below the box is red highlighted text that reads "Make your report today!" with a white arrow leading to a screenshot of the front page of the TXCVT form.

There is a box with a red header that reads "What happens next?" and a lined white paper text box that reads: "Information submitted through this confidential report form helps us track statewide trends, identify red flags, publish public watchdog reports, and make recommendations to improve how Texas' voucher program serves students and families." The box takes up the top half of the page. Below the box is red highlighted text that reads "Make your report today!" with a white arrow leading to a screenshot of the front page of the TXCVT form.

The Voucher Watchdog Reporting Portal is live: osod.org/voucher-watchdog-reporting-system/

Texans can confidentially report potential fraud, discrimination, misuse of public funds, & other concerns.

Texans deserve transparency about this $1b taxpayer-funded voucher program.

#txed #txlege

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Only 11% of Texas School Voucher Applicants Most in Need
Only 11% of Texas School Voucher Applicants Most in Need YouTube video by KPRC 2 Click2Houston

School Vouchers for Whom?
Early look at new Texas program shows only 11% are low income or disabled

‘It raises more questions than it answers. There’s nothing controversial about helping Texans understand where $1B in taxpayer-funded money is going...’
#txed #txlege
youtu.be/dkaNMEnMHw8?...

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The text reads "Texans are sharing concerns 
about how this voucher program is 
being implemented, and these experiences need to be documented to identify statewide patterns. Parents have reported difficulties navigating the special education process, some private schools are choosing not to participate because of concerns with the program, and we’ve even seen the first legal challenge alleging religious discrimination. Yet instead of addressing these substantive issues, the Comptroller continues to highlight application totals without publicly providing answers to other critical questions that taxpayers have asked about Texas’ new voucher program." The text is centered between two oversized red quotation marks. At the top is a red Texas centered between two black lines. At the bottom is an attribution for the quote from Dee Carney, Director of the Texas Center for Voucher Transparency.

The text reads "Texans are sharing concerns about how this voucher program is being implemented, and these experiences need to be documented to identify statewide patterns. Parents have reported difficulties navigating the special education process, some private schools are choosing not to participate because of concerns with the program, and we’ve even seen the first legal challenge alleging religious discrimination. Yet instead of addressing these substantive issues, the Comptroller continues to highlight application totals without publicly providing answers to other critical questions that taxpayers have asked about Texas’ new voucher program." The text is centered between two oversized red quotation marks. At the top is a red Texas centered between two black lines. At the bottom is an attribution for the quote from Dee Carney, Director of the Texas Center for Voucher Transparency.

The text reads "Texans deserve transparency from the Comptroller about how this $1 billion taxpayer-funded program is actually functioning — not just promotional statistics. This is not transparency. This is marketing. The Voucher Watchdog portal creates a place for families, educators, and taxpayers to share their experiences and ensure meaningful public oversight." The text is centered between two oversized red quotation marks. At the top is a red Texas centered between two black lines. At the bottom is an attribution for the quote from Carrie Griffith, Executive Director of Our Schools Our Democracy.

The text reads "Texans deserve transparency from the Comptroller about how this $1 billion taxpayer-funded program is actually functioning — not just promotional statistics. This is not transparency. This is marketing. The Voucher Watchdog portal creates a place for families, educators, and taxpayers to share their experiences and ensure meaningful public oversight." The text is centered between two oversized red quotation marks. At the top is a red Texas centered between two black lines. At the bottom is an attribution for the quote from Carrie Griffith, Executive Director of Our Schools Our Democracy.

NEW: The TXCVT Voucher Watchdog Reporting Portal lets families, educators, & Texans confidentially report concerns about TX’s new $1B taxpayer-funded voucher program.

Transparency starts with public voices.

Full release: osod.org/texas-center...

#txed #txlege

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The top half is an image of students walking towards a school building in front of a yellow school bus. Below the image is the headline "breaking news" in all caps on a red background. Below the headline is the text: "new voucher application data highlights strong support for Texas public schools." At the bottom is the TXCVT logo.

The top half is an image of students walking towards a school building in front of a yellow school bus. Below the image is the headline "breaking news" in all caps on a red background. Below the headline is the text: "new voucher application data highlights strong support for Texas public schools." At the bottom is the TXCVT logo.

Breaking: 76% of TX voucher applications come from families whose children are not currently enrolled in public schools.

Meanwhile, <1% of TX public and charter school families have applied for vouchers.

Read our full press release: osod.org/early-vouche...

#txed #txlege

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America’s teachers are working two jobs and barely getting by | CNN Business Ashley loves her day job teaching math, reading and science to fifth-graders in Washington. But like many other teachers, Ashley relies on a side hustle or two to get by.

This is more than absurd.

#txed #txlege

www.cnn.com/2026/03/02/b...

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"A government is invigorated when each one of us is willing to participate in shaping the future of this nation."

Supporting these students requires more than advocacy; it requires action at the ballot box.
Vote for Texas public schools.

#TxEd #Vote #VoteTexas #PublicEducation #TXLege

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Tell candidates it’s time to measure more than test scores! Take action now by contacting the candidates in your state House and Senate Districts and tell them Texas students deserve an accountability system that measures more than a test score!

🚨 FINAL DAY: Demand better Texas student assessments from your primary election candidates. Send a message: https://go.ryht.org/morethantests #MeasureWhatMattersTX #BeyondTheFallingSTAAR #TxEd #TxLege #TexasPublicSchools #AFRatings #TexasElections #STAAR

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The headline is March News and Updates. Above the headline are two side by side icons of the OSOD logo and a laptop with an envelope in front. Below the headline is the text: "It’s the last day of Public School Week and despite the real challenges facing Texas public schools, we still have so much to celebrate. From community conversations with Texans fighting for their neighborhood school to new stories on the Our Schools Our Stories map, Our Schools Our Democracy is proud to stand with Texans from Plainview to Plano and El Paso to Edinburg to celebrate Public School Week.." Beneath the text is a red arrow to sign up for the monthly newsletter pointing to a QR code.

The headline is March News and Updates. Above the headline are two side by side icons of the OSOD logo and a laptop with an envelope in front. Below the headline is the text: "It’s the last day of Public School Week and despite the real challenges facing Texas public schools, we still have so much to celebrate. From community conversations with Texans fighting for their neighborhood school to new stories on the Our Schools Our Stories map, Our Schools Our Democracy is proud to stand with Texans from Plainview to Plano and El Paso to Edinburg to celebrate Public School Week.." Beneath the text is a red arrow to sign up for the monthly newsletter pointing to a QR code.

Did you miss this month's newsletter? Catch up on out latest news and updates, and make sure to sign up for our monthly newsletters: bit.ly/OSODNewsletter

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With 16K PK voucher applicants — more than any other grade level — ⁦OSOD ED Carrie Griffith asks: If early education is important (and it is), “why not do it right and do it for all children?”

TX funds public preschool at a half-day rate.

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Ridiculous - both TEA funding to develop this "Bible based" cirriculum for public education AND also that taxpayers are now funding corrections.

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Fort Worth business leaders defend state takeover, say stronger schools attract employers At a panel hosted by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, three business executives reflected on a visit to a Houston ISD elementary school. They said a...

if these business leaders are so concerned with the state of the school district, thy should have run for the school board

instead, two of them are applying to serve on the unelected, state-appointed board

the third’s wife is also applying

#txed

www.dallasnews.com/news/educati...

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Our students should be valued by more than a single test taken each spring 🌸
Ask your primary election candidates to look #BeyondTheFallingSTAAR and measure what really matters.
Act now: https://go.ryht.org/morethantests

#MeasureWhatMattersTX #TxEd #TxLege #TexasPublicSchools #AFRatings

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The text reads "We will not be participating in the voucher program...Simply because we don't believe that private schools should be subsidized with public school funds, especially with the public school system still being underfunded." The text is bolded and centered between two oversized red quotation marks. At the top is a red Texas centered between two black lines. At the bottom is an attribution for the quote from private school co-founder Abel Nunez, who was quoted in ABC Big 2 News on February 24, 2026.

The text reads "We will not be participating in the voucher program...Simply because we don't believe that private schools should be subsidized with public school funds, especially with the public school system still being underfunded." The text is bolded and centered between two oversized red quotation marks. At the top is a red Texas centered between two black lines. At the bottom is an attribution for the quote from private school co-founder Abel Nunez, who was quoted in ABC Big 2 News on February 24, 2026.

Full story: www.yourbasin.com/news/local-p...

#txlege #txed

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Bertha Sadler Means dedicated her life to public education and civil rights in Austin. As a longtime teacher in Austin ISD. She championed school desegregation and equal access to resources. Outside the classroom, she was a business and religious leader.
#BlackHistoryMonth #TxEd #AustinISD

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Meet Gloria Bradford, a Houston native and the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Texas School of Law (1954). As an attorney, she played a key role in early Texas desegregation cases, helping secure equal education rights for Black students.

#BlackHistoryMonth #TxEd

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Texas state standardized tests do not reflect the diverse ways our schools prepare students for life beyond the classroom.

We need an accountability system that measures student growth and learning through multiple lenses: https://go.ryht.org/morethantests

#MeasureWhatMattersTX #TxEd #TxLege

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At our recent event in Irving, community members heard directly from state legislators about the most pressing issues facing our public schools and where they stand.

If you couldn’t join us, you can watch the townhall online.

Catch up here: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/txed/

#TxLege #TxEd

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📢🤯‼️

Shocking & sad!!!! 👇

There are also large shortfalls @ UT Arlington & UTD in Richardson for the same reason

Sigh... I wish both 47 & Gov Abbott would get their sh*t together on ed

Communities will miss concerts & events that due to cuts. 🇺🇸students' experiences will also suffer

#txed #OV1

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Advocacy isn’t just a word, it’s a choice.

Texas students are counting on us. The future of our state depends on how we prepare every child today.

Your voice matters.

#TXEd #PublicEducation #AdvocacyInAction #TexasLeadership
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dCkLoANndps

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Lessons for Texas from other voucher states ⬇️

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Applications for Texas’ education savings accounts set to exceed available funding With applications open for another month, over 101,000 students had applied for Texas Education Freedom Accounts as of Feb. 15. The $1 billion program is projected to support 90,000-100,000 students n...

Not surprising --I'm pretty sure this is something Talarico pointed out.

Texas Republicans want to enlarge this "education freedom" pie in 2027. Your vote for Public Ed supporters is critical.

#txlege #txed

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Our Texas schools deserve more than one test! HB 8 added tests, but A-F ratings still rely on one exam. Tell 2026 candidates to #MeasureWhatMattersTx: ttps://go.ryht.org/morethantests

#BeyondTheFallingSTAAR #TxEd #TxLege #TexasPublicSchools #AFRatings #TexasElections #STAAR #FundTheFuture

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Parents & community members are invited to their local Beyond the Falling STAAR event, a workshop that breaks down the state’s assessment & accountability system.
Find a workshop near you: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/event/

#BeyondSTAAR #TXed

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What Texas Educators Need to Know Before the March 3 Primary - ATPE News The March 3, 2026, Texas primaries are fast approaching. Take a moment now to confirm your voter registration and access reliable election information through ATPE resources.

In the latest Capitol Comment, ATPE’s Monty Exter explains why every ballot cast by a Texas educator strengthens public educators' voice at the Capitol. Get ready: atpenews.org/capitol-comm...

#ATPE #TeachTheVote #TXEd #TexasPrimary #AdvocacyInAction

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#txed #txlege #schoolvouchers #edusky

“School choice” means schools choose, not parents.

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