We know that the pre-pandemic reality was inequitable for lots of students, but what can educators do to prevent backsliding into the "old normal"? Check out our latest blog from @dochjamil at education-first.com/lets-not…

Fellows Karen Sparks & Jomeka Gray gave testimony before the House Pub Ed Committee. @jteree spoke to the importance of expanding the Teacher Incentive Allotment & @karendsparks highlighted the importance of increasing teacher pay and retirement options. #txlege #txed @dochjamil

Twenty-five years ago today, Matthew Shepard lost his life to a brutal act of anti-gay hate and violence simply for being himself. His murder shook the conscience of the American people. And his courageous parents, Judy and Dennis Shepard, turned Matthew’s memory into a movement. As Vice President, I had the honor of helping to enact the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which extended federal hate crimes laws to cover sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. This legislation is a lasting tribute to Matthew and a testament to the relentless advocacy of Judy and Dennis. But our work will not be finished until we end the hate and violence that too many LGBTQI Americans continue to face. May God bless Matthew Shepard and all who remember him today.

Join us tomorrow for a great conversation on #txlege advocacy with @Hferguson28, @RYHT_STexas, and @dochjamil at #txEDCON23!

We had the best questions from our audience today during our panel at ⁦@CharlesButtFdn⁩ symposium #txed #thefuturestartshere

As teachers close out another school year where they prepared students for a STAAR redesign, coached students through active shooters drills, spent countless additional hours lesson planning and grading, and provided love and care to 20-150 students, districts have to say #txlege failed #txed. Districts are finding ways to provide 2-4% pay increases when we should be able to do more. Educators are feeling discouraged and defeated. Public Ed didn’t even make the priority list for the first special session.

On the road to ATX for the end of the regular #txlege session, was trying to think what to say. There aren’t any words good enough. Just - thank you. It‘s the honor of a lifetime to join you to advance Texas values and public schools. Let’s get ready to keep it up, y’all! #txed

Superstar Mario represented Sycamore as our sign bearer for Crowley High School 2023 graduation! #CrowleyPrideUnified

Illinois Teacher of the Year Briana Morales threw out a ceremonial first pitch at a recent @Cubs game. She brought along two of her former @estl189 students, a few family members, and colleagues from @TeachPlus. Congratulations, Briana! #ILSTOY okt.to/vxFgJ4

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