Texas Association of School Boards’ Post

Texas public schools are facing unprecedented challenges due to stagnant state funding and rising costs. Classrooms are overcrowded, essential staff positions remain unfilled, and vital programs are being cut. It's time for our lawmakers to prioritize education and invest in the future of Texas. A strong Texas depends on strong public schools. Read the full article by Texas Association of School Boards: https://zurl.co/V5LKa #InvestInTXSchools #SupportPublicEducation #TxEd

I don’t talk about politics here EXCEPT when it potentially impacts our kids’ access to a free and appropriate education, which is their right by law—and has been since 1975. For North Carolina residents, I just want you to be informed by Mark Robinson’s (running for Governor) and Michele Morrow’s (running for state school superintendent) stance on not accepting federal dollars for public schools. These are the things funded by federal dollars in our schools. ⤵️ More at the link. According to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, in the 2023-24 school year, North Carolina received about $1.67 billion dollars in federal support. $688 million supported lower-income students and the schools that serve them. $531 million went to school nutrition programs. $380 million served students with special needs. $43 million supported career and technical education. $33 million funded other programs, including substance abuse and mental health care. https://lnkd.in/gQKcqn4B

Project 2025, the policy agenda for Former President Trump’s potential first year back in the White House published by the far right conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation, has been making waves recently. Some of the many destructive proposals within the agenda include the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education—along with federal education funding and any civil rights protections—and the diversion of public money to private school voucher programs instead. Make no mistake: The goal is to end public education. But dismantling our public schools isn’t just the plan if Trump is reelected—it is already happening. https://lnkd.in/gY49bKvE #project2025 #democracy #publiceducation #publicschools #education #teachingandlearning #civilrights #privateschools #vouchers

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Redrawing district lines is not a new practice, but too often the effect is not to advance educational equity, but to serve affluent and predominantly white communities. This deepens disparities, leaving less affluent areas resource-deprived — a clear echo of past injustices intended to be addressed by the Brown v. Board of Education decision just over seven decades ago. The recent move by St. George to form a separate school district from East Baton Rouge Parish highlights a broader problem of educational segregation across America. This exacerbates racial and economic divides undermining the promise of equal educational opportunities for all, and threatens the health of our multiracial democracy. We are tackling this issue with a bold state policy agenda at Brown’s promise. We aim to rethink district lines in a way that supports all communities, not just affluent ones. Our goal is to dismantle the traditional boundaries that have perpetuated segregation and ensure that every student has access to integrated, well-resourced schools. Join us in advocating for educational equity, and for fair and just school systems across America. https://lnkd.in/gf7eR2vK

Check out this article from Montgomery Advertiser: What Trump's second term could mean for Alabama schools | BRUCIE PORTER https://lnkd.in/evxqitjq “All decisions are accompanied by circumstances.” This Nation can ill afford to minimize the impact of public education. Be careful what you ask for. # education # equity # fairness # quality

🚨 Chicago’s Schools Are at a Crossroads. 🚨 After 10 months of bargaining, CPS still hasn’t responded to proposals that would: ✅ Maintain the cap on charter schools. ✅ Require 90% of charter school budgets to go directly to student services. ✅ Establish clear transition plans when schools close. Since 2002, CPS has closed nearly 200 schools, disproportionately impacting Black communities—while opening 193 new ones, mostly charters. This failed experiment has fueled enrollment decline, destabilized neighborhoods, and diverted public dollars to unaccountable operators. If CPS doesn’t change course, we’re looking at more closures, more disinvestment, and more public money funneling into private hands. Chicago’s education system is at a breaking point. We need to be asking: Who is actually benefiting from these decisions?

This weekend I spent a lot of time thinking about resilience vs resistance. And how important it will be in the months and years ahead to know when we are disrupting attacks on democracy or recovering from them. STAC posted an article on its brand new socials this weekend (@statesatthecore on the various platforms) about a PA town that recovered from a far-right takeover of its school board and gutting of its curriculum - https://lnkd.in/gNxUy2in. The first paragraph quoted a teacher who said what happened to them would either: 'create “the blueprint” for outside political interests to enact a complete takeover of local public schools or “the blueprint for how to stand up to it.” Interestingly, post-election, it's a blueprint for both. This particular example showcases a tremendous community response and yet it's important to note that this town merely recovered what it had lost. Attacks on schools are part of authoritarian movements' long strategy of dismantling our social infrastructure and denying equal access to schooling. Local organizing is going to be critical to the fight to save public education (and a way for thousands of anti-authoritarian activists to get involved). How quickly communities recover from takeovers will demonstrate resilience; how we build a public school system that truly welcomes and serves every child, will be our resistance.

Ok, everyone, this is really interesting. My biggest concern is Title 1 Schools since that is who I serve at work. I think this republican issue is around urban Title 1 schools, but they must know that most rural districts are also Title 1? How could they take money from the communities that need it most? Are we not trying to compete globally? I'd love to understand more fully, so please splain it to me... #educationmatters #teacherlife #k12 #education #equityineducation

📚 What’s Happening in Texas Education? A new legislative session will be exploring the possibility of a school choice plan for Texas. Key stakeholders—including lawmakers, educators, and advocates—are sharing their perspectives on how such a plan might impact students, families, and public schools across the state. This discussion could shape the future of Texas education, and it’s vital for all advocates to stay informed. Learn more about what’s being said and consider how these decisions might influence public education. Read more: https://zurl.co/hWPJi #TXed #TexasPublicSchools #TexasStudents #TexasTeachers