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While Texas math standards score high in the report, other subject areas need improvement.

Commissioner of Education Robert Scott is trying to use a dropout prevention bill to fund private schools with public dollars. Tell your state representative and senator to stop Scott from usurping legislative authority with a back-door attempt at private-school vouchers.

Learn more about the recent law requiring criminal-history checks: FAQs for Certified Employees (PDF document, Updated Jan. 4, 2008) FAQs for Non-Certified Employees (PDF document, Updated Jan. 4, 2008) Texas AFT "Guidance Chart" (PDF document, Updated Jan. 4, 2008)

 

Read the lastest Texas AFT Policy Brief on "Teaching Quality." (PDF document)

Over a period of just seven weeks, from Jan. 14-March 3, a total of 26,419 people took the online 2008 Health Care for America Survey sponsored by the AFL-CIO and Working America. Most are insured and employed. Most are college graduates. More than half are union members.

Read the April Texas Teacher Magazine (PDF, 2.8 MB)

The Texas Federation of Teachers held its convention on June 16, and delegates changed the organization's name to "Texas AFT."

Take action with Texas AFT's online letter campaigns.

Texas AFT's online resource and brochure help you navigate the latest changes to the Safe Schools Act.