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Here's what principals are telling their legislators is needed to protect the interests of their schools.

Join us in downtown Austin or online on Tuesday, April 16, for “How new laws are affecting public education.” Much of the debate around education in the Texas Legislature last year centered on legislation that would allow families to use public dollars to send their children to private schools. But state lawmakers also debated other public education issues, and key legislation was passed to address some of the gaps in academic achievement in the wake of disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. At the event, we’ll take a look at what has helped Texas children catch up with their studies and the lingering challenges they face. We’ll also discuss the impact of new laws — like investments in high-quality instructional materials, targeted tutoring for struggling students and accelerating advancement in math — and what else the state can do to help Texas students. RSVP today: https://trib.it/HNr

Join us in downtown Austin or online Tuesday, April 16, for “How new laws are affecting public education.” Much of the debate around education in the Texas Legislature last year centered on legislation that would allow families to use public dollars to send their children to private schools. But state lawmakers also debated other public education issues, and key legislation was passed to address some of the gaps in academic achievement in the wake of disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. At the event, we’ll take a look at what has helped Texas children catch up with their studies and the lingering challenges they face. We’ll also discuss the impact of new laws — like investments in high-quality instructional materials, targeted tutoring for struggling students and accelerating advancement in math — and what else the state can do to help Texas students. RSVP today: https://trib.it/HNr

It's time for legislators to stop expecting educators to forego a living wage "for the kids" while they refuse to allocate funds that will drastically improve the lives of Texas public school students. The most statistically significant factor in student success is a competent, caring teacher in the classroom. So how exactly is underfunding districts who should be allocating 80-85 percent to staff pay helping children? How is keeping teachers from enjoying the same benefits the majority of public servants enjoy attracting and retaining competent and caring educators? We have lots of work to do.

❓ Q&A: What to know about Texas public school funding challenges Community Impact spoke with Raise Your Hand Texas’ Bob Popinski about how school districts spend their money and what Texans can expect during next year’s legislative session. (Courtesy Raise Your Hand Texas)

📆 Save the Date! 📆 Mark your calendars for the 2024 MCHEP Convening taking place Sept. 25-26 in Raymond, Mississippi. This annual convening gathers leaders from across the field to engage in solution-focused discussions about best practices, policy updates, and #Pell implementation. Designed to support colleges, universities, and prison education partners, the event aims to enhance the delivery of meaningful instruction that leads to degree completion. 🔗 Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02KGHhG0 #HigherEdInPrison #PrisonEducation #NormalizingOpportunity #JusticeImpacted

70 years ago, Brown v Board of Education ended the legal segregation of schools. Despite overwhelming evidence that diverse, integrated schools are better for all students, far too many children in 2024 attend classrooms apart from their peers of different economic and racial backgrounds. Our new survey with Morning Consult shows Americans are concerned about persistent school segregation, and want our leaders to step up and do more to diversify schools. Learn more: https://bit.ly/44HEvtS

In Detroit, the bankrupt school district used to sit on blighted and abandoned buildings to prevent other public or private schools from buying and redeveloping them. A state law was passed to prevent the uses of these types of property deed restrictions, leading to better schools opening and expanding and increasing educational opportunities for children. But the state legislature is now considering a bill that would repeal that law. If passed into law, more run-down buildings would litter our state. And more Michigan school kids would be kept from pursuing better educational options. Learn more about Detroit Prep overcoming these obstacles to serve kids: https://lnkd.in/gB_jy8Dx

Here's another way we're teaching Texas State University students about the justice system: #CollegeInCourt gives them a front-row view of the process and great access and opportunity to ask questions in the moment. #ExperientialLearning #HaysCounty #CallToDuty