Raise Your Hand Texas

06/23/2026

Teachers. School Nurses. Counselors. Principals. Custodians. Paraprofessionals.
Every person who works in a Texas public school is a public servant, and today we take a moment to say thank you. Happy Public Service Day!

06/23/2026

Ready to advocate for Texas public schools? Find out who your Regional Advocacy Director is and connect with them to get started: www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/resource/who-represents/

Find your Regional Advocacy Director, local representatives, and school district. Enter your address to get started.

06/19/2026

Juneteenth has deep roots right here in Texas. On June 19, 1865, Galveston became the birthplace of a day the whole nation now celebrates. We are proud to honor that legacy and the resilience, joy, and community it represents.

06/18/2026

It’s the question shaping every Texas classroom, and the question educators rarely get to answer together: What makes a great school? Texas Tribune is gathering public school teachers, administrators and school leaders from around the state to explore the realities shaping Texas schools today. The daylong symposium begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 1. RSVP today at https://trib.it/NmOh7R

06/17/2026

Advocacy is a team sport because no one creates lasting change alone.
As we wrap up our June session of the Community Leaders Fellowship Summer Retreat, this cohort is proving that our voices are exponentially stronger together. It takes the entire community, parents, educators, business executives, and school leaders, locking arms to champion the future of Texas.
When we collaborate, we don't just advocate; we build a foundation for a world-class Texas workforce.

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06/17/2026

Effective advocacy happens year-round, right in our local communities.
Our inaugural cohort is diving deep into strategy, collaboration, and skill-building. The Community Leaders Fellowship is an 18-month program uniquely designed to equip local teams—composed of passionate parents, educators, business leaders, and school trustees—with the tools necessary to find, use, and amplify their voices in Texas education policy.
We are so inspired by the dedication of these leaders who are stepping up for our public schools! 🎒👏

🔗 Want to learn more about how this program empowers local communities?
Visit our website: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/advancing-public-education/advocacy-fellowship/

06/16/2026

Every student deserves a pathway that fits their future. Education Week has shone a national spotlight on Dr. Martha Salazar Zamora and Tomball ISD for building a CTE campus that gives students new skills and certifications, from cybersecurity to the trades and beyond. Texas is showing the country what student-centered education looks like.

Read more: https://www.edweek.org/leaders/teaching-learning/one-superintendent-on-how-cte-prepares-students-for-tomorrows-jobs/2026/02

06/16/2026

Work isn't work when you get to do it with friends! Beatrice Cruz

06/14/2026

We are ready for the Community Leaders Fellowship June Summer Retreat! This first group of Texas public education advocates are working directly with their local schools, administration, teachers, and parents to help the future of public schools in Texas.

06/12/2026

Strong public schools build a stronger Texas.
Whether you are an educator, family member, student, or business leader, you have a pathway to become an Education Advocate. We can support the future of Texas schools together!

Get started here: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/advancing-public-education/