Texas teachers unveil Bill of Rights in push to repeal takeover legislation

A statewide teachers union aims to bring an "Educator's Bill of Rights" to the Legislature in 2025 that includes a call to repeal legislation that allows for "hostile state takeover of districts by an appointed education commissioner" as part of a right to democratic representation. Texas AFT, representing 66,000 members, pointed to the initiative as a way to retain educators. The departures make daily tasks harder for remaining staff and leaves students without necessary support and services, the union said in its campaign. The union introduced its "Educator's Bill of...