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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 14h

Banned Books Week is a perfect time to remind ourselves and our communities that every reader deserves to see themselves reflected in the stories we tell, and to discover the stories of others. The freedom to read is essential to our democracy. Start reading a banned book today! bannedbooksweek.org

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Today is National Custodians Day, an opportunity to say "THANK YOU!" to members of our school community who literally keep our schools together. Thank you for making clean and tidy spaces for our students to learn and grow, your work is appreciated, today and every day!

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Today is the first day of National Book Month! This annual event honors the power of reading and writing. Plan a trip to your local library, start a book from your TBR list or curl up with a favorite read to celebrate, and get ready for #BannedBookWeek starting on October 4!

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Visit VoteTexas.gov to verify and cure your voter registration. Deadline is October 5!

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Join us in Dallas, Collin, Tarrant, Travis, Harris, Bexar, Hidalgo or El Paso county on Saturday, October 3 to blockwalk for Gina Hinojosa! We'll be telling voters about Gina's plan to save public schools. How: Sign up here for training and attendance information! www.mobilize.us/tsta/?org_id...

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15-October 15. Use this list of resources, books, lessons, videos and activities to explore, learn and celebrate the vibrant heritage and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities to our world. www.nea.org/professional...

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We've launched five new Disability Rights & Inclusion self-paced courses on our Professional Excellence Portal, providing educators with practical, classroom-ready strategies to support diverse learners and create more accessible, equitable and inclusive learning environments. bit.ly/4xHD23G

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Help us to build union power! Current TSTA members get $10 for every new member recruited at mytsta.org. Recruit a new member, have them put your name in the "referred by" section of the online form, and receive your incentive check in December!

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Education Commissioner Mike Morath testified to the TX House Committee on Ways and Means that it would cost the state at least $29.2 billion every year in other taxes and fees to make up for lost revenue to public schools if all school property taxes were eliminated as Gov. Abbott proposes.

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

You've checked your voter registration and familiarized yourself with our endorsed candidates, are you looking for more ways to get involved in the election? Visit our events at mobilize.us/tsta/ to sign up for a phone bank shift, volunteer to block walk or join us at a voter registration drive!

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we invite you to use and share these resources, books, lessons, videos, and activities to spark curiosity, inspire meaningful conversations, encourage continued learning, and celebrate the vibrant histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino people.

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Come meet Gina Hinojosa, connect with fellow supporters and learn how to join the campaign. As governor, Gina will deliver affordable health care, housing Texans can actually afford and stronger public schools. Doors open at Noon, event starts at 12:30 PM www.mobilize.us/ginahinojosa...

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#GradingTexas blog: If you value democracy and equality, you don’t give a racist the authority and pulpit of a public office. But that is exactly what Abbott, Patrick, Paxton, Burrows and many other Republican officeholders are trying to do. tsta.org/grading-texa...

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

After analyzing 221 private schools approved for the state's voucher program, the data reveal that more than a quarter of the schools raised specific, special-education concerns, such as statements that they cannot serve students with specific disabilities. osod.org/wp-content/u...

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Trump administration is proposing to weaken federal standards for Head Start programs. Submit a public comment and tell this administration to preserve strong national standards for children, families and educators! bit.ly/4dCUAGG

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Over the past year, more than 4.5 million people have stopped receiving SNAP, including an estimated 1.5 million children. That isn’t because families suddenly stopped needing help. www.nea.org/advocating-f...

Over the past year, more than 4.5 million people have stopped receiving SNAP, including an estimated 1.5 million children — an 11% drop. That isn’t because families suddenly stopped needing help. It’s because our government has prioritized tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy while slashing the programs that help families afford food.

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Come join NEA Dallas and TSTA regions 18 and 19 for a Get-Out-The-Vote Rally with local leadership and guest speakers on voting to support students and strong public schools! October 24th 2026 from 10am-12pm CWA Hall, 1408 N Washington Ave, Dallas, Tx 75204 www.mobilize.us/tsta/event/1...

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate Hispanic and Latino communities and invite people of all backgrounds to learn about and appreciate the experiences, traditions and rich tapestry that have helped shape our nation. www.nea.org/professional...

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today is National Voter Registration Day — Check out our custom voter hub to verify your registration and give yourself the peace of mind that you're ready to March to the Polls for Public Education! tsta.org/issues_and_a...

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Voucher programs and the private schools they increasingly fund have proliferated across the country. Yet those schools often reject children with disabilities — the very kids who were used to help sell early voucher programs to lawmakers and the public. www.propublica.org/article/scho...

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Can you register Texans to vote? Join #TeamTSTA locals Harlandale EA and Edgewood CTA at home games this September! Sign up for an Edgewood CTA shift: www.mobilize.us/tsta/event/1... Sign up for a Harlandale EA shift: www.mobilize.us/tsta/event/1...

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

New data from @OSODTexas show how tax-payer funded vouchers are going to schools where faith dictates access through admission priority, tuition rates & enrollment eligibility. Read the full report: bit.ly/OSOD_Voucher... #txlege #txed

New report!
Private school vouchers: choice on paper, not in practice.
45% of the reviewed voucher-accepting private schools are religious.
Religious affiliation is the most common structural factor influencing a family's access to a private school under the reviewed schools participating in the voucher program.
Religion is the dominant gatekeeper affecting admission priority, preferential tuition pricing and continued enrollment. Also, families from a different faith may not feel comfortable applying.

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This year, we have the opportunity to elect Texas leadership that believes in the work we do for our students and communities, and believes in the promise of public education. Pledge to seize this opportunity by making a commitment to March to the Polls for Public Schools! bit.ly/MttPpledge

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#TeamTSTA: Promote the vote with NEA and the Empower Project! With an easy-to-use app you can build power and create change in your community, just by having conversations with people you already know! Check out the program and sign up for an orientation here: www.neaempower.org

Join our Promote the Vote partnership to make sure your community knows the stakes of this election and has a plan to vote early, by mail or in person.
www.neaempower.org

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#GradingTexas blog: There is no "moral imperative" for vouchers, only political. tsta.org/grading-texa...

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This Labor Day, we stand strong for the funding and dignity our educators deserve. Together, our labor moves Texas forward as we stand up against the billionaires who are trying to rig the system against us and defund our neighborhood schools. TSTA offices will be closed today to honor the holiday.

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

This Labor Day, workers across the nation are organizing and demanding the respect and fair compensation they deserve from the billionaires that have rigged the system against them. For everyone fighting for strong public schools and fair workplaces, our time is now. When we stand together, we win.

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Happy Library Card Sign Up Month! Getting a library card is free, easy and empowering. For students, it’s a key to academic success. For adults, it’s a gateway to lifelong learning. For everyone, it’s a smart way to stay connected to your community.

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Democrat state Rep. Gina Hinojosa stopped at a Dallas park Thursday, Sept. 3, to lay out her plan to fix Texas public schools if elected to the governorship on Nov. 3. Read more at: www.star-telegram.com/news/politic...

Gina Hinojosa’s plan for Texas public schools:
Fire Education Commissioner Mike Morath and audit TEA
Pause A-F school grading system and replace with real accountability system
Remove corrupt school vendors
Make Texas teachers among the highest paid nationally
Focus on the basics of learning
Help us elect Gina this November!
Visit www.mobilize.us/tsta/
to get involved today!

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Texas taxpayers are spending $1 billion on the program during its first year now. The comptroller is seeking a new appropriation of $2.3 billion for the next two years, or an additional $150 million a year, when the Legislature convenes in January.

So it begins...
The State Comptroller is seeking a new appropriation of $2.3 billion for Governor Abbott’s taxpayer-funded voucher program.
That’s $150 MILLION more this year and next.
Meanwhile...
The state’s 10 largest school districts, from Houston and Dallas to Austin and El Paso—collectively charged with educating a near-majority of Texas public school students—have all projected or enacted budgets that have them in a fiscal deficit.
It’s time for Abbott’s voucher folly to go!
Help us elect Gina Hinojosa
this November!
Visit https://www.mobilize.us/tsta/ today!

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Texas is barely into the first year of its new school voucher program, and already the comptroller’s office is asking the Legislature to more than double its appropriation for this tax giveaway for private schools and homeschoolers. Read our full statement: tsta.org/wp-content/u...

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This month's #ReadAcrossAmerica book picks show how communities are stronger when people recognize one another’s experiences, stand up for what is right, and support one another through challenges. Read more here: nea.org/advocating-f...

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and we all have a part in creating a caring school environment with support from parents, school staff and community partners. By understanding the warning signs, we can protect our students and help them find the resources and support they need.

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

You have one more day to enter for free for the chance to win $1,000 as part of the NEA's Member Benefit giveaway. Enter here for free by September 1, 2026: neamb.com/pages/scholarship-giveaway

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This #LaborDay, we are proud to spotlight the working-class heroes who took a bold stand against injustice. Women’s work has always been the backbone of American life. But fair treatment was never handed over; it was fought for. They stood up so we could stand where we are today as advocates.

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

State legislators have threatened the methods we use to collect member dues. We need your help. Update your payment method today and protect your membership. Make the switch today here: edues.nea.org/eDues/righthere.jsp

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The SBOE is expected to meet again from August 31-September 4, when the remaining social studies TEKS will be taken up. We have major concerns. The SBOE needs to hear from real Texans before these standards move forward. Contact members of the SBOE here: secure.ngpvan.com/QJSjTlcqW0Sk...

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Public education is on the ballot this year and every year. We need leaders who will fully fund our classrooms and invest in our students' futures. Act today by making sure you’re registered to vote with your current information by October 5. Get involved here: mobilize.us/tsta/

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Next week, the SBOE will consider final reading of the High School Social Studies TEKS. Testimony for the TEKS will be on Monday, August 31. Testimony registration is open now and runs through August 28 at 5pm. Sign up to testify here: sboe.texas.gov/about-tea/le...

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Strong schools require strong accountability. We urged the Texas Education Agency to reject proposed amendments that would weaken regulations for charter schools. Read our full testimony here: tsta.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8.3-TEA-Charter-Rules-Comments.pdf

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Don't let others decide the future of Texas education for you. Your vote protects your classroom. Confirm your registration by October 3rd so you can make your voice heard this November! Verify your voter registration here: texas.gov/living-in-texas/texas-voter-registration

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expressed his frustration that librarians and communities aren't spending their time banning their own books in a recent press conference. Remember to register and vote for advocates of public education and educator autonomy this November!

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Need some extra cash as you begin the school year? NEA Member Benefits is giving away $1,000 in cash to four lucky NEA/TSTA members. Enter here for free by September 1, 2026: neamb.com/pages/scholarship-giveaway

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Texas State Teachers Association @tsta-nea.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Election day is only 75 days away, and the future of Texas public education is on the ballot. Our students and our profession depend on leaders who will fully fund our classrooms. Now is the time to make your plan to vote and mobilize for our public education advocates here: mobilize.us/tsta/

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