The Early Bird deadline is just around the corner! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to advocate alongside other community and school leaders. Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: https://t.co/wE6arbuuCX #TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship

“The ‘Legacy Education Fund’ is about adding new dollars to the system, not just moving the same money,” Bob Popinski [dean of policy for Raise Your Hand Texas] said. “It would provide schools with additional funding on top of what they already receive. The goal isn’t to replace

Other states, including Alabama, Colorado, Mississippi, and Connecticut, have established public education endowments funded by general revenue and private contributions. These funds effectively support various school needs—from core expenses to programs, technology, and facility

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 This Thanksgiving, we're grateful for all the amazing educators, staff, and students in our public schools. Let us know what you are thankful for! 👇 #Thanksgiving #TxEd #TxLege #Holidays2025

Imagine what a lasting investment in your public school would look like. The latest episode of the #IntersectEd podcast discusses the "Legacy Education Fund," a proposal that could help Texas public schools secure longer-term stability. Learn how the "Legacy Education Fund"

You don't want to miss our latest podcast episode, recorded LIVE at #TribFest2025! Join our panelists in an insightful discussion about the future of school funding and the proposed "Legacy Education Fund." Listen to the full episode here: https://t.co/ud3thkiIeq #TxEd

The application deadline is approaching! Learn how to effectively communicate and work with other leaders to advocate for the future of our public schools. Apply for the Community Leaders Fellowship now: https://t.co/wE6arbuuCX #TxEd #TxLege #CommunityLeadersFellowship

Texas needs a long-term funding solution for public schools. Raise Your Hand Texas is proposing an endowment, the "Legacy Education Fund," the first new, renewable funding source for Texas’ public schools in 20 years. Read more in our newsroom:

"Despite the Texas Legislature’s recent investment, Texas spends about $3,500 less per student than the national average. The state’s two-year budget cycle adds uncertainty, forcing schools to make long-term commitments without dependable support. 'Districts are constantly

Thank you to all the advocates and leaders who connected with us at #TribFest25! We had incredible conversations about our public schools. A big thank you to the @TexasTribune for putting on such a wonderful event. #TxEd #TxLege #LegacyEducationFund #MeasureWhatMattersTx

Tribfest 2025 is in the books! My first one and I loved everything about it! My experience was shortened to just Friday and Saturday but each was full from beginning to end! #TribFest25 @RYHTexas

A very busy week but oh so fun! From Port Aransas to Waco to Austin and down to SA next week! There are really great things happening in our Texas public schools!

Trib Fest 2025 is in the books! It was a day full of information, advocacy, and conversation. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our tent and said hello. I loved talking to folks about our Measure What Matters campaign and the new Legacy Education Fund. 📏

Texas is still in a school funding crisis. Let’s create a new roadmap to fund our schools. Thank you to everyone who already stopped by Open Congress today to talk school funding and the proposed “Legacy Education Fund": https://t.co/IcO9TyJDw6 #TxEd #LegacyEducationFund

Find the Raise Your Hand Texas team today at #TribFest25 to dive into school funding and the exciting proposed “Legacy Education Fund”. We've got engaging activities and fun planned all day long—you don't want to miss it! See you soon 👋

Don’t miss the “Class Acts” session in the Raise Your Hand Texas tent right now! Three Texas superintendents (Martha Salazar-Zamora, Christopher Moran, and Matias Segura) talk to the Texas Tribune’s Jaden Edison about a year of ups and downs for public education. #Tribfest25

Stop by the Raise Your Hand Texas tent at Open Congress on Saturday to fill up on School Funding agua frescas and chat about the proposed “Legacy Education Fund”. Don't miss this chance to sip and learn! Your knowledge is power when advocating for Texas students. #TribFest25

We have a new, proposed school funding idea for Texas: "The Legacy Education Fund." "Texas has not identified any new revenue streams for public education since 2006," Cohen said. "(We're) coming up on 20 years since we have really had a big policy conversation about