Raise Your Hand Texas
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Raise Your Hand Texas supports public policy solutions that invest in our students, encourage innovation and autonomy, and improve college and workforce readiness. For more information, visit RaiseYourHandTexas.org.
Celebrating Day 4 of our 13 Days of Regional Advocacy Directors! Meet Deanna, with 20 years of advocating for students in public education! 📖 #TxEd #TxLege #WestTexas #SanAngelo #BradyTexas
December 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Celebrating Day 4 of our 13 Days of Regional Advocacy Directors! Meet Deanna, with 20 years of advocating for students in public education! 📖 #TxEd #TxLege #WestTexas #SanAngelo #BradyTexas
Take 30 seconds to send a message to state candidates: Texans want new, resilient funding that protects our schools from the two-year budget cuts that leave them vulnerable: https://go.ryht.org/fundthefuture
#TxEd #FundTheFuture #TxLege #Texas #TexasPublicSchools
#TxEd #FundTheFuture #TxLege #Texas #TexasPublicSchools
December 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Take 30 seconds to send a message to state candidates: Texans want new, resilient funding that protects our schools from the two-year budget cuts that leave them vulnerable: https://go.ryht.org/fundthefuture
#TxEd #FundTheFuture #TxLege #Texas #TexasPublicSchools
#TxEd #FundTheFuture #TxLege #Texas #TexasPublicSchools
It's the 3rd day we are celebrating our Regional Advocacy Directors. Meet Clarissa! With experience founding youth advocacy programs and successfully campaigning for safer schools and staff raises, Clarissa brings a powerful voice to public education!
#TxEd #RGV #McAllen #RioGrandeValley #SouthTexas
#TxEd #RGV #McAllen #RioGrandeValley #SouthTexas
December 11, 2025 at 11:35 PM
It's the 3rd day we are celebrating our Regional Advocacy Directors. Meet Clarissa! With experience founding youth advocacy programs and successfully campaigning for safer schools and staff raises, Clarissa brings a powerful voice to public education!
#TxEd #RGV #McAllen #RioGrandeValley #SouthTexas
#TxEd #RGV #McAllen #RioGrandeValley #SouthTexas
Texas public schools need bold funding progress! Urge candidates to act now. Message your current Texas state candidates in 30 seconds. Click here to start: https://go.ryht.org/fundthefuture
#TxEd #TxLege #FundTheFuture #Texas #TexasElections #TexasPublicSchools
#TxEd #TxLege #FundTheFuture #Texas #TexasElections #TexasPublicSchools
Tell Candidates to Fund the Future
Well-funded public schools are a top priority for Texas voters
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December 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Texas public schools need bold funding progress! Urge candidates to act now. Message your current Texas state candidates in 30 seconds. Click here to start: https://go.ryht.org/fundthefuture
#TxEd #TxLege #FundTheFuture #Texas #TexasElections #TexasPublicSchools
#TxEd #TxLege #FundTheFuture #Texas #TexasElections #TexasPublicSchools
Introducing the 13 Days of Regional Advocacy Directors! First up is Skylar Gallop, Senior Regional Advocacy Director for the Panhandle. A former news anchor, Skylar is dedicated to informing advocates on issues vital to Texas students. #TxEd #Advocacy #TxLege #Panhandle
December 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Introducing the 13 Days of Regional Advocacy Directors! First up is Skylar Gallop, Senior Regional Advocacy Director for the Panhandle. A former news anchor, Skylar is dedicated to informing advocates on issues vital to Texas students. #TxEd #Advocacy #TxLege #Panhandle
“The ‘Legacy Education Fund’ is about adding new dollars to the system, not just moving the same money.”
Read the full article at go.ryht.org/austinlegacy
#TxEd #TxLege #LegacyEducationFund
Read the full article at go.ryht.org/austinlegacy
#TxEd #TxLege #LegacyEducationFund
December 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“The ‘Legacy Education Fund’ is about adding new dollars to the system, not just moving the same money.”
Read the full article at go.ryht.org/austinlegacy
#TxEd #TxLege #LegacyEducationFund
Read the full article at go.ryht.org/austinlegacy
#TxEd #TxLege #LegacyEducationFund
Alabama, Colorado, Mississippi, and Connecticut have public education endowments funded by revenue and private contributions. Imagine the impact in Texas! Read more: https://go.ryht.org/legacysa
#TxEd #TxLege #LegacyEducationFund
#TxEd #TxLege #LegacyEducationFund
December 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Alabama, Colorado, Mississippi, and Connecticut have public education endowments funded by revenue and private contributions. Imagine the impact in Texas! Read more: https://go.ryht.org/legacysa
#TxEd #TxLege #LegacyEducationFund
#TxEd #TxLege #LegacyEducationFund
Imagine a lasting investment in public schools! 🎓 The latest live #IntersectEd podcast talks about the "Legacy Education Fund"—a proposal for Texas schools. Watch it now: https://youtu.be/TbiOxX3ZW4w
November 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Imagine a lasting investment in public schools! 🎓 The latest live #IntersectEd podcast talks about the "Legacy Education Fund"—a proposal for Texas schools. Watch it now: https://youtu.be/TbiOxX3ZW4w
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
This Thanksgiving, we're grateful for all the amazing educators, staff, and students in our public schools. Let us know what you are thankful for! 👇
#Thanksgiving #TxEd #TxLege #Holidays2025
This Thanksgiving, we're grateful for all the amazing educators, staff, and students in our public schools. Let us know what you are thankful for! 👇
#Thanksgiving #TxEd #TxLege #Holidays2025
November 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
This Thanksgiving, we're grateful for all the amazing educators, staff, and students in our public schools. Let us know what you are thankful for! 👇
#Thanksgiving #TxEd #TxLege #Holidays2025
This Thanksgiving, we're grateful for all the amazing educators, staff, and students in our public schools. Let us know what you are thankful for! 👇
#Thanksgiving #TxEd #TxLege #Holidays2025
The Early Bird deadline is just around the corner! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to advocate alongside other community and school leaders.
Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: go.ryht.org/fellowship
#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship
Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: go.ryht.org/fellowship
#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship
November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The Early Bird deadline is just around the corner! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to advocate alongside other community and school leaders.
Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: go.ryht.org/fellowship
#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship
Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: go.ryht.org/fellowship
#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship
Texas spends $3,500 less per student than the national average. The "Legacy Education Fund" could provide schools with a reliable source of revenue. Read more: go.ryht.org/atxfund
#TxEd #TxLege #LegacyEducationFund
#TxEd #TxLege #LegacyEducationFund
November 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Texas spends $3,500 less per student than the national average. The "Legacy Education Fund" could provide schools with a reliable source of revenue. Read more: go.ryht.org/atxfund
#TxEd #TxLege #LegacyEducationFund
#TxEd #TxLege #LegacyEducationFund
The application deadline is approaching! Learn how to effectively communicate and work with other leaders to advocate for the future of our public schools.
Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: go.ryht.org/fellowship
#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship
Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: go.ryht.org/fellowship
#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The application deadline is approaching! Learn how to effectively communicate and work with other leaders to advocate for the future of our public schools.
Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: go.ryht.org/fellowship
#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship
Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: go.ryht.org/fellowship
#TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship
Texas needs a long-term funding solution for public schools. Raise Your Hand Texas is proposing an endowment, the "Legacy Education Fund," the first new, renewable funding source for Texas’ public schools in 20 years.
Read more in our newsroom: go.ryht.org/legacyschools
Read more in our newsroom: go.ryht.org/legacyschools
Raise Your Hand Texas Briefs Legislative Offices on Endowment
The proposed “Legacy Education Fund,” an idea to create a new dedicated and permanent source of school funding for Texas, is gaining interest and support across the state. Raise Your Hand Texas wishes to collaborate with the 90th Legislature to establish a new endowment that is a continuous, increasing source of funding for public schools.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Texas needs a long-term funding solution for public schools. Raise Your Hand Texas is proposing an endowment, the "Legacy Education Fund," the first new, renewable funding source for Texas’ public schools in 20 years.
Read more in our newsroom: go.ryht.org/legacyschools
Read more in our newsroom: go.ryht.org/legacyschools
Raise Your Hand Texas Briefs Legislative Offices on Proposed New Endowment for Texas Public Schools https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/ReleaseNg/7273942/en
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Raise Your Hand Texas Briefs Legislative Offices on Proposed New Endowment for Texas Public Schools https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/ReleaseNg/7273942/en
New #IntersectEd episode! Recorded at #TribFest25, our panel discusses the newly proposed "Legacy Education Fund" to support long-term funding for Texas public schools. Listen: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/podcast/legacyeducationfund/
#TxEd #TxLege
#TxEd #TxLege
November 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
New #IntersectEd episode! Recorded at #TribFest25, our panel discusses the newly proposed "Legacy Education Fund" to support long-term funding for Texas public schools. Listen: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/podcast/legacyeducationfund/
#TxEd #TxLege
#TxEd #TxLege
Texas is still in a school funding crisis. Let’s create a new roadmap to fund our schools. Thank you to everyone who already stopped by Open Congress today to talk school funding and the proposed “Legacy Education Fund": https://go.ryht.org/endowment
#TxEd #LegacyEducationFund #TribFest25
#TxEd #LegacyEducationFund #TribFest25
November 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Texas is still in a school funding crisis. Let’s create a new roadmap to fund our schools. Thank you to everyone who already stopped by Open Congress today to talk school funding and the proposed “Legacy Education Fund": https://go.ryht.org/endowment
#TxEd #LegacyEducationFund #TribFest25
#TxEd #LegacyEducationFund #TribFest25
"Texas has not identified any new revenue streams for public education since 2006. (We're) coming up on 20 years since we have really had a big policy conversation about diversifying the ways that we fund and support public schools in Texas."
Read more: https://go.ryht.org/increasefunding
Read more: https://go.ryht.org/increasefunding
Public education advocates push for new increased funding for schools
The new funding model comes amid promises from Gov. Greg Abbott to overhaul the local property tax system.
www.houstonchronicle.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:15 AM
"Texas has not identified any new revenue streams for public education since 2006. (We're) coming up on 20 years since we have really had a big policy conversation about diversifying the ways that we fund and support public schools in Texas."
Read more: https://go.ryht.org/increasefunding
Read more: https://go.ryht.org/increasefunding
Stop by the Raise Your Hand Texas tent at Open Congress on Saturday to fill up on School Funding agua frescas and chat about the proposed “Legacy Education Fund”. Don't miss this chance to sip and learn! Your knowledge is power when advocating for Texas students.
#TribFest25 #OpenCongress #TxEd
#TribFest25 #OpenCongress #TxEd
November 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Stop by the Raise Your Hand Texas tent at Open Congress on Saturday to fill up on School Funding agua frescas and chat about the proposed “Legacy Education Fund”. Don't miss this chance to sip and learn! Your knowledge is power when advocating for Texas students.
#TribFest25 #OpenCongress #TxEd
#TribFest25 #OpenCongress #TxEd
Teachers, leaders, policymakers: What does the latest legislative session mean for Texas classrooms? Tune in to Solve for X: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z2tJY5xMRk
Funding, Accountability, and School Choice: Max Rombado on Texas Education Policy
In this episode of Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez welcomes Max Rombado, Legislative Director at Raise Your Hand Texas. A proud Houstonian and Springwoo...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Teachers, leaders, policymakers: What does the latest legislative session mean for Texas classrooms? Tune in to Solve for X: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z2tJY5xMRk
Join us for a LIVE taping of the Intersect Ed podcast, this Friday, Nov. 14 on the 10th floor of the Raise Your Hand Texas Austin office.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. to hear about school funding and the "Legacy Education Fund"!
#IntersectEd #Podcast #TxEd #FundOurSchools #LegacyEducationFund
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. to hear about school funding and the "Legacy Education Fund"!
#IntersectEd #Podcast #TxEd #FundOurSchools #LegacyEducationFund
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Join us for a LIVE taping of the Intersect Ed podcast, this Friday, Nov. 14 on the 10th floor of the Raise Your Hand Texas Austin office.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. to hear about school funding and the "Legacy Education Fund"!
#IntersectEd #Podcast #TxEd #FundOurSchools #LegacyEducationFund
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. to hear about school funding and the "Legacy Education Fund"!
#IntersectEd #Podcast #TxEd #FundOurSchools #LegacyEducationFund
Are you going to #TribFest25? So are we! We're recording a special podcast LIVE this Friday, Nov. 14, about a new funding structure for schools. Come listen and participate!
It's not too late to get tickets: https://trib.it/tribfest2025-sponsor
#FundOurSchools #TxEd
It's not too late to get tickets: https://trib.it/tribfest2025-sponsor
#FundOurSchools #TxEd
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Are you going to #TribFest25? So are we! We're recording a special podcast LIVE this Friday, Nov. 14, about a new funding structure for schools. Come listen and participate!
It's not too late to get tickets: https://trib.it/tribfest2025-sponsor
#FundOurSchools #TxEd
It's not too late to get tickets: https://trib.it/tribfest2025-sponsor
#FundOurSchools #TxEd
LAST CHANCE. Registration closes tonight, Nov. 10 at MIDNIGHT. Don't lose the chance to build your advocacy plan for next session. Secure the roadmap, tools, and techniques you need to amplify your community's voice. Register now! go.ryht.org/advocacysummit
#TxEd #AdvocacySummit #Deadline
#TxEd #AdvocacySummit #Deadline
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
LAST CHANCE. Registration closes tonight, Nov. 10 at MIDNIGHT. Don't lose the chance to build your advocacy plan for next session. Secure the roadmap, tools, and techniques you need to amplify your community's voice. Register now! go.ryht.org/advocacysummit
#TxEd #AdvocacySummit #Deadline
#TxEd #AdvocacySummit #Deadline
Start building the future of public schools at the Advocacy Summit! Get the tools to influence education policy. Register now: go.ryht.org/advocacysummit
#TxEd #TxLege #TexasPublicSchools #TexasPubEd #AdvocacySummit
#TxEd #TxLege #TexasPublicSchools #TexasPubEd #AdvocacySummit
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Start building the future of public schools at the Advocacy Summit! Get the tools to influence education policy. Register now: go.ryht.org/advocacysummit
#TxEd #TxLege #TexasPublicSchools #TexasPubEd #AdvocacySummit
#TxEd #TxLege #TexasPublicSchools #TexasPubEd #AdvocacySummit
Going to #TribFest25? We are! Raise Your Hand Texas is proud to sponsor and discuss school funding. Get your tickets now: https://trib.it/tribfest2025-sponsor Let us know if you’ll be there! 👇 #TexasTribune #TxLege #TxEd
November 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Going to #TribFest25? We are! Raise Your Hand Texas is proud to sponsor and discuss school funding. Get your tickets now: https://trib.it/tribfest2025-sponsor Let us know if you’ll be there! 👇 #TexasTribune #TxLege #TxEd