Texas AFT
@texasaft.org
Proudly dubbed the "most aggressive" group for Texas educators. Representing 66,000 K-12, higher education, and retired school employees. We're #Allin for Texas public schools, colleges, & universities ✊ Affiliated with AFT & the AFL-CIO.
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Texas AFT
@texasaft.org
· Aug 3
NEW!! We gathered our thoughts and put pen to paper on issues that have been left unresolved in Texas public education. Education employees and students, from pre-K to university, deserve better from our elected officials.
Sign on today if you agree (it'd be hard not to) texasaft.org/openletter
Sign on today if you agree (it'd be hard not to) texasaft.org/openletter
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👷♂️ Why do we celebrate Labor Day?
Explore free K–12 resources on the history of Labor Day, workers’ rights, unions, strikes, workplace safety and the labor movement. Great for U.S. history, civics, economics and social studies! 📚
@aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @texasaft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social
Explore free K–12 resources on the history of Labor Day, workers’ rights, unions, strikes, workplace safety and the labor movement. Great for U.S. history, civics, economics and social studies! 📚
@aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @texasaft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social
Labor Day and Labor History Lesson Plans & Resources
Find free K-12 Labor Day and labor history lesson plans, primary sources and activities on workers’ rights, unions, strikes and labor leaders.
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September 1, 2026 at 2:26 PM
👷♂️ Why do we celebrate Labor Day?
Explore free K–12 resources on the history of Labor Day, workers’ rights, unions, strikes, workplace safety and the labor movement. Great for U.S. history, civics, economics and social studies! 📚
@aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @texasaft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social
Explore free K–12 resources on the history of Labor Day, workers’ rights, unions, strikes, workplace safety and the labor movement. Great for U.S. history, civics, economics and social studies! 📚
@aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @texasaft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social
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📣 Dont’t Forget! 📣
Tomorrow, Texas AFT Bridges Institute is offering a FREE professional development class called Beyond Classroom Management.
🗓️ Wednesday, Sept. 2
⏰ 6:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Virtual
RSVP to receive the virtual link: www.mobilize.us/texasaft/eve...
@texasaft.org
Tomorrow, Texas AFT Bridges Institute is offering a FREE professional development class called Beyond Classroom Management.
🗓️ Wednesday, Sept. 2
⏰ 6:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Virtual
RSVP to receive the virtual link: www.mobilize.us/texasaft/eve...
@texasaft.org
September 1, 2026 at 9:57 PM
📣 Dont’t Forget! 📣
Tomorrow, Texas AFT Bridges Institute is offering a FREE professional development class called Beyond Classroom Management.
🗓️ Wednesday, Sept. 2
⏰ 6:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Virtual
RSVP to receive the virtual link: www.mobilize.us/texasaft/eve...
@texasaft.org
Tomorrow, Texas AFT Bridges Institute is offering a FREE professional development class called Beyond Classroom Management.
🗓️ Wednesday, Sept. 2
⏰ 6:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Virtual
RSVP to receive the virtual link: www.mobilize.us/texasaft/eve...
@texasaft.org
😭😭
67 days until Election Day! The deadline to register to vote is October 5. Are you ready?!
#67 #sixseven #vote #Texas #education
@texasaft.org @aft.org
#67 #sixseven #vote #Texas #education
@texasaft.org @aft.org
August 28, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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Being #PublicSchoolProud means standing up for what students and families need. Our members are fighting for safe schools in LA, standing with immigrant communities in San Antonio & putting new books into kids' hands in Lexington. @utlanow.bsky.social @texasaft.org @ky120unitedaft.bsky.social
August 15, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Being #PublicSchoolProud means standing up for what students and families need. Our members are fighting for safe schools in LA, standing with immigrant communities in San Antonio & putting new books into kids' hands in Lexington. @utlanow.bsky.social @texasaft.org @ky120unitedaft.bsky.social
NEW!! We gathered our thoughts and put pen to paper on issues that have been left unresolved in Texas public education. Education employees and students, from pre-K to university, deserve better from our elected officials.
Sign on today if you agree (it'd be hard not to) texasaft.org/openletter
Sign on today if you agree (it'd be hard not to) texasaft.org/openletter
August 3, 2026 at 8:19 PM
NEW!! We gathered our thoughts and put pen to paper on issues that have been left unresolved in Texas public education. Education employees and students, from pre-K to university, deserve better from our elected officials.
Sign on today if you agree (it'd be hard not to) texasaft.org/openletter
Sign on today if you agree (it'd be hard not to) texasaft.org/openletter
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“Rural communities need to be part of the AFT’s everyday work... We live in places where schools, colleges and public services are woven into everyday life, and showing up for your neighbors means something.” — @texasaft.org Pres @zephcapo.bsky.social during the pre-convention Rural Gathering.
Building rural power starts with listening—and organizing
Union members gathered at an AFT pre-convention session Wednesday to discuss building power in overlooked communities, with Texas AFT President Zeph Capo calling for more rural voices to shape the uni...
www.aft.org
July 16, 2026 at 1:10 AM
“Rural communities need to be part of the AFT’s everyday work... We live in places where schools, colleges and public services are woven into everyday life, and showing up for your neighbors means something.” — @texasaft.org Pres @zephcapo.bsky.social during the pre-convention Rural Gathering.
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Ken Paxton’s billionaire handlers won’t let him answer questions in public. It’s why he hasn’t debated in over a decade.
But I want him to prove me wrong.
I’m challenging Ken Paxton to three televised debates.
But I want him to prove me wrong.
I’m challenging Ken Paxton to three televised debates.
July 16, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Ken Paxton’s billionaire handlers won’t let him answer questions in public. It’s why he hasn’t debated in over a decade.
But I want him to prove me wrong.
I’m challenging Ken Paxton to three televised debates.
But I want him to prove me wrong.
I’m challenging Ken Paxton to three televised debates.
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AFT, @texasaft.org, and @hft2415.bsky.social call for independent investigation into ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo:
"Yet another reminder that [ICE] has no interest in treating people with the dignity, humanity, and respect they deserve." — @rweingarten.bsky.social
"Yet another reminder that [ICE] has no interest in treating people with the dignity, humanity, and respect they deserve." — @rweingarten.bsky.social
AFT, Texas AFT, and HFT join calls for independent investigation into killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Houston, Texas – AFT, Texas AFT, and HFT (Houston Federation of Teachers) abhor in the strongest terms the extrajudicial killing of Houston resident and father Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and is calling f...
www.aft.org
July 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
AFT, @texasaft.org, and @hft2415.bsky.social call for independent investigation into ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo:
"Yet another reminder that [ICE] has no interest in treating people with the dignity, humanity, and respect they deserve." — @rweingarten.bsky.social
"Yet another reminder that [ICE] has no interest in treating people with the dignity, humanity, and respect they deserve." — @rweingarten.bsky.social
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Today, with @texasaft.org & @hft2415.bsky.social, we're calling for an independent investigation into the tragic ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. ICE has no interest in treating people with the dignity, humanity, & respect they deserve—they must be held accountable.
www.aft.org/press-releas...
www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT, Texas AFT, and HFT join calls for independent investigation into killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Houston, Texas – AFT, Texas AFT, and HFT (Houston Federation of Teachers) abhor in the strongest terms the extrajudicial killing of Houston resident and father Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and is calling f...
www.aft.org
July 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Today, with @texasaft.org & @hft2415.bsky.social, we're calling for an independent investigation into the tragic ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. ICE has no interest in treating people with the dignity, humanity, & respect they deserve—they must be held accountable.
www.aft.org/press-releas...
www.aft.org/press-releas...
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If leaders want strengthened public schools, they should listen to educators. "Educators don't need another study to tell them what's happening in classrooms; they need state leaders to follow through on solutions that have already been identified-“ @texasaft.org
www.ksstradio.com/2026/07/texa...
www.ksstradio.com/2026/07/texa...
Texas AFT Says Abbott's New Texas Classroom Commission Unneeded - KSST Radio
July 13, 2026 - AUSTIN, Texas — A prominent Texas teachers' union is reacting with cautious skepticism to Governor Greg Abbott’s newly formed Texas
www.ksstradio.com
July 15, 2026 at 10:55 AM
If leaders want strengthened public schools, they should listen to educators. "Educators don't need another study to tell them what's happening in classrooms; they need state leaders to follow through on solutions that have already been identified-“ @texasaft.org
www.ksstradio.com/2026/07/texa...
www.ksstradio.com/2026/07/texa...
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This week, we released a joint statement with @aft.org and @texasaft.org condemning the killing of Houstonian and father Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE and calling for an independent investigation into the tragedy. Our local leadership must put the safety of city residents above all else.
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July 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM
This week, we released a joint statement with @aft.org and @texasaft.org condemning the killing of Houstonian and father Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE and calling for an independent investigation into the tragedy. Our local leadership must put the safety of city residents above all else.
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Happening now: @texasaft.org President @zephcapo.bsky.social is leading the AFT Rural Gathering, bringing together members and leaders from locals across the country to ensure rural voices remain strong and represented across our union.
July 15, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Happening now: @texasaft.org President @zephcapo.bsky.social is leading the AFT Rural Gathering, bringing together members and leaders from locals across the country to ensure rural voices remain strong and represented across our union.
Let us, or even better, Greg Abbott, know your thoughts🤔
July 8, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Let us, or even better, Greg Abbott, know your thoughts🤔
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@rweingarten.bsky.social: Today I am proposing a 10-point plan addressing all of this, to boost student learning and success in the age of AI.
To ensure our students are prepared for the future, we need a “devices-down, eyes-up, hands-on” strategy.
To ensure our students are prepared for the future, we need a “devices-down, eyes-up, hands-on” strategy.
May 27, 2026 at 1:22 PM
@rweingarten.bsky.social: Today I am proposing a 10-point plan addressing all of this, to boost student learning and success in the age of AI.
To ensure our students are prepared for the future, we need a “devices-down, eyes-up, hands-on” strategy.
To ensure our students are prepared for the future, we need a “devices-down, eyes-up, hands-on” strategy.
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💥 TEXAS UNION WIN: Union leader @montserratgaribay.bsky.social is heading to the general election for HD 49 in Austin!
As an Education Austin member, she’s ready to fight for workers on day one. Let’s GO! #UnionStrong #txlege
As an Education Austin member, she’s ready to fight for workers on day one. Let’s GO! #UnionStrong #txlege
May 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM
💥 TEXAS UNION WIN: Union leader @montserratgaribay.bsky.social is heading to the general election for HD 49 in Austin!
As an Education Austin member, she’s ready to fight for workers on day one. Let’s GO! #UnionStrong #txlege
As an Education Austin member, she’s ready to fight for workers on day one. Let’s GO! #UnionStrong #txlege
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💥 TEXAS UNION WIN: Union leader Adrian Reyna is heading to the general election for HD 125 in San Antonio!
As a San Antonio Alliance member, he’s ready to fight for workers on day one. Let’s GO! #UnionStrong #txlege
As a San Antonio Alliance member, he’s ready to fight for workers on day one. Let’s GO! #UnionStrong #txlege
May 27, 2026 at 4:46 PM
💥 TEXAS UNION WIN: Union leader Adrian Reyna is heading to the general election for HD 125 in San Antonio!
As a San Antonio Alliance member, he’s ready to fight for workers on day one. Let’s GO! #UnionStrong #txlege
As a San Antonio Alliance member, he’s ready to fight for workers on day one. Let’s GO! #UnionStrong #txlege
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Proud to have earned the endorsement of @texasaft.org!
I stand with our teachers and demand better pay and working conditions so that our teachers can do what they love- educating the future.
I stand with our teachers and demand better pay and working conditions so that our teachers can do what they love- educating the future.
April 30, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Proud to have earned the endorsement of @texasaft.org!
I stand with our teachers and demand better pay and working conditions so that our teachers can do what they love- educating the future.
I stand with our teachers and demand better pay and working conditions so that our teachers can do what they love- educating the future.
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Thank you to everyone who attended our Member Appreciation Crawfish Boil! We had a great time seeing all of you. If you are not a member yet, please join HFT today to ensure you can access all of our many HFT member benefits and attend some of our upcoming events. @texasaft.org @aft.org
May 7, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended our Member Appreciation Crawfish Boil! We had a great time seeing all of you. If you are not a member yet, please join HFT today to ensure you can access all of our many HFT member benefits and attend some of our upcoming events. @texasaft.org @aft.org
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Costs are rising, and working families—including educators—are feeling it 😟The Fight for Affordability community offers clear resources on medical debt, insurance challenges & more. Join today! 👇
https://sharemylesson.com/community/400271/about#content-sticky-nav-content @aft.org @texasaft.org
https://sharemylesson.com/community/400271/about#content-sticky-nav-content @aft.org @texasaft.org
April 28, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Costs are rising, and working families—including educators—are feeling it 😟The Fight for Affordability community offers clear resources on medical debt, insurance challenges & more. Join today! 👇
https://sharemylesson.com/community/400271/about#content-sticky-nav-content @aft.org @texasaft.org
https://sharemylesson.com/community/400271/about#content-sticky-nav-content @aft.org @texasaft.org
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Dr. Leonard Bright, Texas A&M AAUP: Higher education is not a luxury - it's a public good. Higher ed exists to advance knowledge. But our courses are being scrutinized & altered because of a small group of political actors. @texasaaup.bsky.social @aaup.org @afthighered.bsky.social
April 13, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Dr. Leonard Bright, Texas A&M AAUP: Higher education is not a luxury - it's a public good. Higher ed exists to advance knowledge. But our courses are being scrutinized & altered because of a small group of political actors. @texasaaup.bsky.social @aaup.org @afthighered.bsky.social
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Right, @repcasar.bsky.social. In states like TX, you have extremist politicians trying to control what's being taught in the classroom while making college less affordable and accessible to working class students. With one voice, we say: Enough. @aaup.org @afthighered.bsky.social
April 13, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Right, @repcasar.bsky.social. In states like TX, you have extremist politicians trying to control what's being taught in the classroom while making college less affordable and accessible to working class students. With one voice, we say: Enough. @aaup.org @afthighered.bsky.social
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The new platform from AFT & @aaup.org is focused on:
🎓Restored funding
🎓Freedom to learn
🎓Shared governance: Ensuring faculty and staff—not corporate administrators—make final decisions on curriculum, research priorities and institutional priorities.
🎓Labor reform
🎓Restored funding
🎓Freedom to learn
🎓Shared governance: Ensuring faculty and staff—not corporate administrators—make final decisions on curriculum, research priorities and institutional priorities.
🎓Labor reform
April 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM
The new platform from AFT & @aaup.org is focused on:
🎓Restored funding
🎓Freedom to learn
🎓Shared governance: Ensuring faculty and staff—not corporate administrators—make final decisions on curriculum, research priorities and institutional priorities.
🎓Labor reform
🎓Restored funding
🎓Freedom to learn
🎓Shared governance: Ensuring faculty and staff—not corporate administrators—make final decisions on curriculum, research priorities and institutional priorities.
🎓Labor reform
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Todd Wolfson, @aaup.org: Let's be clear about what higher education does. It generates groundbreaking research, creates billions in economic output, anchors communities as employers, trains the next generation of workers & creates opportunities for a better life. @afthighered.bsky.social
April 13, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Todd Wolfson, @aaup.org: Let's be clear about what higher education does. It generates groundbreaking research, creates billions in economic output, anchors communities as employers, trains the next generation of workers & creates opportunities for a better life. @afthighered.bsky.social
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@ginafortexas.bsky.social: Our colleges & universities are our best hope for our young people to provide economic opportunities & shape participating citizens in our state. And yet, Governor Abbott is hijacking our colleges to play out culture wars. @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org
April 13, 2026 at 4:39 PM
@ginafortexas.bsky.social: Our colleges & universities are our best hope for our young people to provide economic opportunities & shape participating citizens in our state. And yet, Governor Abbott is hijacking our colleges to play out culture wars. @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org