Kelley Thomas - Regional Advocacy Director

I asked a few weeks ago, who wants to be a Public Education Superhero? We are still taking names! 🦸🏾🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏼🦸‍♀️

@twilliams12711 I am so sorry to hear of the connection to your community. It is a heartbreaking situation all the way around.

Our community has experienced another tragic loss. Jennifer was a fantastic co-director and district partner for our Learning Ladder Daycare, loving our youngest Eagles so well. Please pray for our sweet Lilah as she heals, and for those who loved Cooper, Jennifer, and Hudson.🙏🏼🤍

I am the luckiest!

We are watching the future of Texas bloom, one student at a time. 🌸 Wishing our educators and families a beautiful Spring Break! The future of Texas — our communities, our economy, our citizenry — depends on how well we prepare all students today. Supporting and strengthening our schools takes all of us. We engage Texans in advocacy efforts to support public policy solutions that invest in Texas’ 5.5 million public school students. We work in communities throughout the state to educate, engage, and activate advocates who care about public education – all while keeping five values in mind: integrity, democracy, courage, equity, and pragmatism. Start your advocacy journey with us: raiseyourhandtexas.org #TexasSpring #BluebonnetSeason #SpringBreakTexas #TexasPublicSchools #LoneStarState #RaiseYourHandTexas #TxEd

Who Represents Me? Your local representatives play a crucial role in shaping policies and making decisions that impact your local schools. By knowing who they are, you can stay informed and involved in your community. Find who represents you and your public schools: raiseyourhandtexas.org/resource/who-r…

🚨 FINAL DAY: This is the last day to reach out to your primary election candidates and ask for a better assessment and accountability system for Texas students. While the Legislature recently passed House Bill 8 to make changes and add extra tests to the state’s school accountability system, the majority of Texas public schools are still graded on a single high-stakes spring test taken on a single day. Let’s do better for our kids. Send a message now: go.ryht.org/morethantests #MeasureWhatMattersTX #BeyondTheFallingSTAAR #TxEd #TxLege #TexasPublicSchools #AFRatings #TexasElections #STAAR

💯, Yes! While candidates are forming their platforms for November and immediate bill filing after election, we need them to know what their constituents want...a more robust accountability system!! Use Go.ryht.org/morethantests to tell them today!

There are two ways to vote right now in Texas. One is at the polls in the primaries. Early voting is underway through 2/27 and Primary Election Day is 3/3. And there's one more at go.ryht.org/morethantests! Tell the candidates how you feel about the A-F accountability system. #TxEd

Tuesday flew by but Wednesday isn't too late to impact Texas Public Schools' Assessment and Accountability. Take 30 seconds to let all of the candidates for TX Lege schools should be judged by more than tests! Go.ryht.org/morethantests

Strong leadership starts with strong public schools. This Presidents Day, we honor the U.S. presidents who knew that public education is the foundation of a thriving democracy. From Dwight D. Eisenhower to Franklin D. Roosevelt, history’s most impactful leaders understood: investing in students today means securing the future of our country. #PresidentsDay #TXEd #RaiseYourHandTexas #TexasPublicSchools #EducationIsLeadership

Be sure to check back next Tuesday!

This a great opportunity to honor the educators in your community!

On 2/5, you can be part of an interactive workshop where you'll be in the driver's seat designing a "brand new middle school" & you'll see the results when the A-F rating for your "new campus" is revealed. advocacy.raiseyourhandtexas.org/advocacy_event…

@DrCourtneyCarp I loved this book! You'll have to let me know what you think!

What’s the difference between service and hospitality? I’m about to dive!

@N2Learning @WillGuidara Love this book! I can't wait to hear how it is implemented within N2Learning.

Kicked off our team book study on Unreasonable Hospitality this week. The question guiding our learning: How do we lead with care, intention, and humanity—every single day? Grateful for a team committed to growing together. #UnreasonableHospitality @WillGuidara

@fairchildthings Congratulations 🎉

Finally getting our girl 🌸💕🎀🌈

We are ONE Week away from the Beyond the Falling STAAR event in Denton - it's an experience you won't soon forget! facebook.com/share/1J561PKY…

@EDpiper @tasanet It was great seeing you!

@EDpiper @tasanet Come by the booth when you are finished! #555

Proud to share @ #TASA2026: “Securing the Future: How Technology Can Help Texas Public Schools Overcome Today’s Challenges.” 📅 Tuesday, Jan 27 @ 9AM The real innovation isn’t the tech—it’s what people can do with it. #K12 #EdTech #SchoolSafety #Leadership #ItStartsWithOne

I'm back in the region after 6 days/nights in San Antonio first at TCWSE and then TASA Midwinter both while impacted by the winter weather were great opportunities to meet new friends, reconnect with old ones, and to learn from one and all!

The why behind the what we do is a necessary part of the conversation! It's what connects people to ideas. Do what Amy said!! And if you want to talk about how to do that as you advocate, let's talk!