🗳️ Elections are right around the corner! Here are a few key dates you need to know ahead of the Texas primaries. Visit tfn.org/vote for more information 🌟
‼️ It’s time to continue the fight for quality social studies curriculum standards at the State Board of Education (SBOE) 📣
Starting now, Texans have 30 days to submit online public comments on the proposed new social studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It’s critical that we make our voices heard by submitting comments before the SBOE votes on final approval in June.
Instructions:
➡️Visit: tfn.org/sboecomment
➡️ In the section where you’re asked to “Select one proposed SBOE rule action,” choose “Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 113, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies, Subchapter A, Elementary, Subchapter B, Middle School, Subchapter C, High School, and Subchapter D, Other Social Studies Courses.”
We will continue to encourage submissions throughout the 30 day comment period 🌟
🌟 WORK WITH US: The Texas Rising HBCU Organizer will develop and lead Texas Rising’s statewide Historically Black College and University (HBCU) program.
➡️ Apply today: tfn.org/jobs
TXR chapter @texrisingedinburg recently linked up with 5 other orgs at the Spring Community Resource Fair — talking to students about civic engagement and giving away disposable cameras. 📸
#RGV #UTRGV #TXRising
Runoff elections decide real races — and most people sleep on them.
Our chapter at @texrisingseu was out tabling recently, registering voters and breaking down why every election matters.
Your vote carries weight. Don't let anyone convince you otherwise. 🗳️
Learn more about Texas elections here: /vote
#GOTV #RunoffElections #YouthVote
Join us for our chapter meeting happening Friday, April 24th at 2pm to hear about the impact of data centers in our community featuring a speaker from @projectamanecer hope to see you then!
Shoutout to our awesome TAMUCC chapter @texrisingtamucc for being nominated for the Student Organization of the Year award at the annual Division of Student Engagement and Success (SEAS) Awards! Way to go! 🤩🤩
🌟 WORK WITH US! Now hiring: A Texas Rising Director who will lead TFN’s flagship youth power-building program, Texas Rising. This role is responsible for ensuring Texas Rising serves as a primary pipeline for youth leadership, base expansion, and long-term movement infrastructure across Texas—including intentional growth across HBCUs, rural campuses, and historically underrepresented communities.
Position is remote (TX) + full-time. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply TODAY: tfn.org/jobs 🌟
🍎 Our teachers are the heart of our public schools. We are proud to spotlight these educators, who continue to exemplify why social studies matters so much in our classrooms. Read the full blog: tfn.org/educatorspotlight #TeachtheTruth 🌟
From everyone at TFN, along with our Teach the Truth coalition partners, THANK YOU for showing up and making your voice heard at the State Board of Education. Together, we packed the house and reminded the SBOE that we are here to stay and fight! Testimony on the social studies standards will continue throughout the evening, but we just wanted to take a moment to share our appreciation for everyone who helped make today possible 💙
