Dallas County Regional Advocacy Director

Our economy needs a skilled workforce, and Texas public school CTE programs prepare students for high-demand careers. That's why we're proud to sponsor the @TexasTribune’s The Future of Texas’ Workforce. Held this Wednesday, August 12, at the Texas State Technical College Aerospace Center in Waco, this symposium will bring together education leaders, employers, industry partners, and civic stakeholders to discuss how Texas is building the programs needed for the economy ahead. futureofthetexasworkforce.sp…

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We’re lucky to have dedicated educators, support staff, and school communities powering Texas public schools every day. That’s something worth celebrating. Tag a school, district, or educator you feel lucky to support. 💚 #TxEd #StPatricksDay

"A government is invigorated when each one of us is willing to participate in shaping the future of this nation." Public schools are the center of our democracy and the heart of our communities. To protect the future of the 5.5 million students in Texas, we must be active participants in our government. There is no more effective way to support our schools than by voting for candidates who prioritize public education. Let each of us do our part to shape a common future. Vote for Texas public schools. #TxEd #Vote #VoteTexas #PublicEducation #TXLege

Today is the start of early voting for the 2026 Texas primaries. Tell your candidates our Texas public schools should be measured by more than a single test on a single day. Last year the Texas legislature passed House Bill 8 to make changes and add extra tests to the state’s school accountability system. However, 80% of Texas schools still have their A-F ratings determined by a single high-stakes exam. This doesn't reflect the full range of skills our students need to succeed. A strong accountability system should look at multiple measures of student learning and growth - not just one test on one day. Tell 2026 candidates it’s time to measure what matters: go.ryht.org/morethantests #MeasureWhatMattersTX #BeyondTheFallingSTAAR #TxEd #TxLege #TexasPublicSchools #AFRatings #TexasElections #STAAR #FundTheFuture

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. Stay informed. Speak up. Take action. Your voice matters: youtube.com/shorts/dCkLoANnd… #TXEd #PublicEducation #AdvocacyInAction #TexasLeadership

We’re at TASA Midwinter 2026 and ready to connect! Raise Your Hand Texas is working to redefine public education, one advocate at a time. Let’s talk public school advocacy, Get Out the Vote, and how we build a brighter future for all Texas students. Find us at Booth #555 #TASA2026 #TXPublicEd #AdvocateForEducation #TxEd

Texas has an opportunity to transform how it funds public education by establishing a new education endowment, a practical first step that would give legislators the framework needed to create an endowment, moving Texas beyond the short-term nature of our two-year budget cycles and establishing a lasting investment in students. Raise Your Hand Texas proposes creating a new Legacy Education Fund, an endowment that will move Texas beyond our two-year budget cycles and establish a lasting investment in our children. Learn more at go.ryht.org/endowment #TxEd #TxLege #LegacyEducationFund #TexasSchoolFunding #TexasPublicSchools

As nine North Texas school districts consider VATRES, @CBSNewsTexas 's @cbs11jack sat down with our executive director, Libby Cohen, to have a big-picture school funding discussion. We encourage all Texans to learn about other potential, long-term funding solutions for public education at go.ryht.org/endowment Full interview here: cbsnews.com/texas/video/texa… #TxEd #LegacyEducationFund #TexasPublicSchools

Now is the time to begin building plans for the future of public schools. The Advocacy Summit is your guide, providing a roadmap, tools, and techniques that will help school leaders find the voices of their communities to influence state education policy. Don't miss this chance to start building a stronger future for your school. Register today at go.ryht.org/advocacysummit #TxEd #TxLege #TexasPublicSchools #TexasPubEd #AdvocacySummit

Read the full story at go.ryht.org/DFWLaws Many North Texas school districts are working to implement new education laws passed during the 89th Legislative Session—including major changes to student assessments—while also trying to help families understand that these mandates are coming from the state, not local schools. #DFW #DFWPublicSchools #TxLege #TxEd #MeasureWhatMattersTX

📣NOW: Raise your voice and join us in protecting Texas public schools! #HB100 is in conference committee - we need your help to tell the House conferees to stand strong and vote no on vouchers! Call & tell the House Conferees to vote NO on vouchers and ESAs, because the future of Texas is in our public schools! #txlege #txed #vOUCHersHurt

👏👏We applaud the House for voting to raise the Basic Allotment by $1,000 last night, while the Senate focused on 💰💰attaching vouchers to funding bills still in their chamber. Fund public schools — and pay teachers, not private schools! #TxLege #TxEd #vOUCHersHurt

Advocating for the future of Texas has never been easier. Click here to contact your legislator and tell them to reject vouchers — and to PAY TEACHERS, NOT PRIVATE SCHOOLS because the future of Texas is in our public schools: p2a.co/BEoSP2B #TxEd #TxLege #vOUCHersHurt

In Texas, we know better. We’ve seen the research, and it’s clear that voucher programs don’t improve academic outcomes for students. Contact your legislators and tell them you support our Texas students and public schools: p2a.co/9qC39Ns #TxEd #vOUCHersHurt #TxLege

Vouchers and ESAs are not free. They come at the cost of our beloved band programs, cafeteria workers, and counselors. Don’t put our public schools on the sale rack. Our students are worth more. #TxEd #TxLege #vOUCHersHurt