Service Announcements
Dr. Brandy Taylor Dédé Named State Director of Children’s Defense Fund-Texas
Dr. Brandy Taylor Dédé will serve as the new State Director of Children’s Defense Fund-Texas following a nationwide search.
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Education
Celebrating LGBTQ+ History
As of 2021, nearly 1 in 4 high school students in the U.S self-identify as LGBTQ+. So why is LGBTQ+ history not celebrated more in our public schools?
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Child Health
Testimony to the House State Affairs Committee Opposing HB 4
CDF-TX strongly opposes HB 4, which would subject migrants and Texans across the entirety of the state to the threat of immediate detention and forced removal by authorizing Texas peace officers.
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Education
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Year-Round
Hispanic Heritage month, September 15th through October 15th, is a celebration of Latin American countries, cultures, and influence in the U.S.
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Education
It’s Up to Us: The Public Education Texas Students Deserve
In July, a special committee on Educational Opportunity & Enrichment convened at the legislature to discuss the future of education in Texas. The formation of this committee foreshadows a highly anticipated education special session in the fall.
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Education
CDF Freedom Schools: Serving Summer Literacy
The right to read has been at the forefront of our mind for months with the nationwide surge in book banning, but the summer months mean that we’re celebrating the 16,000 scholars across the country joining CDF Freedom Schools®.
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Child Health
The Fight for Our Rights Continues
The 88th legislative session may have ended in May, but the need for young people to join the fight for our rights is ongoing.
