Michelle Smith, PhD
@mishshelProud 7th gen Texan. Helping organizations navigate the Texas Legislature. Considering running away to be a full-time saltwater fly angler.
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I had the distinct honor of presenting alongside @HKronberg today regarding the upcoming #txlege session and how communities can effectively advocate for their public schools. Special thanks to @FRIENDStxps and @pastors4txkids for putting this together! #txed
Here are some interesting education-related results from other states to consider as we move into the 2025 #txlege session (subject to final ballot counts, of course): Colorado attempt to add vouchers to their constitution: FAILED Kentucky attempt to add vouchers to their…
I recently had the honor of presenting to Texas school leaders at the @TACSnet conference in Waco. The topic was how superintendents can build trust with their elected officials as an authority on education policy. As we consider the election results, now is the time to…
It may be August, but now is the perfect time to start thinking about the key influencers who need to be on your association's advocacy bench during the 2025 #txlege session. #txed Three Reasons Why Associations' Legislative Advocacy is Never Complete linkedin.com/pulse/three-re…
📣 Hear ye! Hear ye! It’s time for the dedication of the Dr. Jimmie Don Aycock Middle School in @KilleenISD_ on July 18th. Join us! #txed #txlege
Helpful info regarding who currently has influence over the #txlege, particularly regarding #txed issues. Great job on the video, @AlexSamuelsx5!
Out-of-state billionaires have dramatically increased their contributions to Texas politics over the past two election cycles. @AlexSamuelsx5 examines which non-Texans are making the biggest election contributions. And, more important, what do they want? texasmonthly.com/video/explaine…
“If we don’t respond to what Austin is forcing upon us, we’re going to ultimately end up in a worse financial position down the road where learning is going to be severely impacted,” board vice president Lisa Andrews Alpe said. #txed #txlege bit.ly/47QBGat
Texas public schools are advancing workforce readiness through high-quality STEM and CTE programs. "We need to remind Texas lawmakers that money matters in public education, and our kids and teachers deserve the funding and support they need to succeed." #txed #txlege
Opinion: Public schools in the Permian Basin deserve our support mrt.com/opinion/articl… via @mwtnews
Take note, Texas: private school tuition went up as much as 20% after Arizona passed its school voucher program. Regular families won't be able to afford private schools...and that is by design. #txed #txlege bit.ly/3Rjf6l9
⚠️ “…test scores for students in voucher programs decrease in part because of low-quality private schools. Some just open to collect tax dollars…” #txed #txlege texastribune.org/2023/10/13/tex…
"The state has been near the bottom in per student funding for years. In the past, legislators could throw up their hands and say, where would the extra money come from? Their inaction now, with that extraordinary budget surplus, is inexcusable." #txlege bit.ly/45PQrZZ
We need more leaders like @GaryVanDeaver in the #txlege who vote their district. Thank you, Representative! #txed
“If at some point HD1 decides that a person like me, who’s philosophically opposed to vouchers, can’t represent HD1 the best, they’ll elect someone else.” - @GaryVanDeaver on other Rs - including @tedcruz - running against rural GOPers on school choice. Full comment below:
We kicked off the inaugural Trustee Advocates Program Summit tonight. The energy is high as @VLKArchitects welcomes everyone to become more enlightened and empowered about advocating for public education. #txlege #txed #schoolboards #advocacy
An important read from @DanRather regarding the intentional attack on public schools and why our country's future depends on their success. #txed #txlege bit.ly/3P2gpUo
A changing test, a moving accountability target - STAAR test takes a political turn in Texas. "Data should be used to inform, and it should be used to assist,” Ramsey said. “It shouldn’t be a hammer and it shouldn’t be to cast blame." Great reporting @FortWorthReport by…
Let this sink in for a minute: "The accountability system is changing. It is probable that districts can have higher student achievement rates than last year — or even the same rates — but their A-F rating will decrease." #txed #txlege fortworthreport.org/2023/08/16/a-t… via @FortWorthReport
#txlege House Select education committee's report is out. Most recs related to bills passed by the House during the regular session One nugget: @RepHaroldDutton wrote that he opposes "any recommendations with underlying efforts to create a voucher system in Texas public schools"
“It’s still going to come down to whether there’s 76 votes, and that’s going to be incumbent upon members voting their districts,” Phelan added. “There’s always hope, but no guarantee.” #txed #txlege texastribune.org/2023/08/10/dad… via @TexasTribune
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