Thanks for taking the time out to vote. The turnout was not what we wanted but we'll hope for more next time! Take time out to introduce yourself to your new legislators. ATPE put out a really good recap of what happened with the election results. See below!

We and many other public education advocates feel that this upcoming session will be a war on vouchers. We are vehemently against vouchers, mostly due to the lack of accountability for education funding. We know there are legislators that will try and push bills through in support of vouchers, but we will be advocating against them. Texas Monthly recently published an article all about a scheme that a group of people tried to push through in Wimberly, Texas. It's a convoluted mess that barely makes sense, but we know it's just the beginning.

Texas Monthly Article Here

Another reason we are anti-voucher is because the system itself is 100% a money-making system to privatize public education and who is putting the money behind all the voucher schemes is very one-sided. Check out this article on what to look for when you read about vouchers: Diane Ravitch Blog Here

As the 88th Legislative session is weeks away, we are gearing up for what will certainly be an interesting legislative session and Raise Your Hand Texas needs your help advocating on behalf of our 5.5 million public school students and educators. You are an expert or have an interest in public education and elected officials SEEK your input. Please fill out THIS short, five-question survey (link below) to help know when would be best to reach out to you to help. If you know of others advocates who would be willing to do the same, please pass this on to them.

https://forms.gle/dbWoM3gFShTBaf1N7

We had a blast chatting with our public education friends! Thanks to everyone for coming out! Next one will be in the Spring!

Ready to dive into some podcasts that may get you fired up about public education? Or want to be in the know about our legislative priorities and what's going on in public education in Texas?

Check us out. Click on the graphic below for links.

We are very lucky to have a partnership with Go Public. Click on their logo to find out more about what all they do for public education!!

Now is the time to focus on FAFSA applications. Go Public has great resources with their Education Timeline!

If you'd like to donate to ease the financial burden of an outstanding high school senior, you can donate here: https://proudlyrooted.com/support.

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Cruz Ramirez is the RootEd Rep and Art Teacher at Rawlinson Middle School in NISD and is our go-to person for all things TikTok! In actuality, she is a fabulous, creative force for marketing Rawlinson and all of her student accomplishments.

"I love Rooted because I can share all the magic that happens within those Rawlinson walls! Which is “mucho magic.” We go above and beyond the curriculum.

Rooted lets people see everything our school offers our students not only academically but also fostering the whole child. The community gets a glimpse of what is going on in their child's learning. Before we had no way to rapidly communicate to the outside world of all the wonderful things that were being learned or being created in the classroom/school walls. But now I can use social media/ #RootEdRawlinson in a positive way and showcase all the magical things that are happening at Rawlinson.

What I love about Rawlinson is how our teachers and staff always go above and beyond for their students. Rawlinson has so many clubs, sports, activities, events to keep our kids and our community engaged. Our parents and PTA are very supportive of our teachers and staff. Promoting what you’re passionate about is easy, sharing it is easier! "

#RootEdRawlinson

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