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Today, Dr. Libby Cohen, Executive Director of Raise Your Hand Texas, held a press conference to highlight the growing statewide support for a proposed Public Education and Workforce Endowment and to announce the supermajority of voters who support the idea. Dr. Cohen was joined by Lynn McBee, workforce czar for the City of Dallas, Drew Gaylor, minister at Care Church in Richardson, and Isaac Gunn, owner of Panther City Plumbing in Fort Worth.
A new Public Education and Workforce Endowment could provide the durable funding needed to build state-of-the-art Career and Technical Education (CTE) campuses—just like the Dr. Edwin Flores Career Institute North here in Dallas ISD—for public school students all across Texas.
There is strong support for future-proofing our workforce: 86% of Texas voters agree we must equip the next generation with the high-tech skills and industry certifications that AI can’t replace.
Read the full press release and additional Voter Survey insights here: raiseyourhandtexas.org/news-release/t…

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Texas enters the legislative session with a strong financial position and new political leadership, shaping critical discussions on the two-year budget. How will these shifts impact school funding, teacher support, and student success? Read more: raiseyourhandtexas.org/texas-election…
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Texas has the 8th-largest economy in the world, but critical sectors face severe workforce shortages, including construction, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, and technology.
With 85% of Texas students in public schools, the solution is already in our classrooms. Read why 77% of likely voters support a new Public Education and Workforce Endowment for CTE: go.ryht.org/permanent-prom…

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Congratulations to all newly elected and returning leaders across Texas.

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“When funding doesn't keep up, districts are forced to revamp or eliminate programs." Angie Bado of Public Schools First McKinney understands how fixed expenses are impacting DFW classrooms. Read the full story on what to expect this legislative session: go.ryht.org/dfw90thsession
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