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Our Op-ed: Legislature Should Ensure Funding for Early Childhood Intervention
Mar 31, 2023
Alec Mendoza
Our Op-ed: Legislature Should Ensure Funding for Early Childhood Intervention
Mar 31, 2023
Alec Mendoza

Toddlers with disabilities, like Mariana, need strong ECI programs.

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Mar 31, 2023
Alec Mendoza
Our Op-ed: Six Questions the Legislature Will Answer this Session
Jan 31, 2023
Stephanie Rubin
Our Op-ed: Six Questions the Legislature Will Answer this Session
Jan 31, 2023
Stephanie Rubin

State lawmakers have a golden opportunity to ensure more kids are on a path to a bright future.

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Jan 31, 2023
Stephanie Rubin
Our Op-ed: A New Dashboard to Track Early Childhood Development
Dec 27, 2022
David Feigen
Our Op-ed: A New Dashboard to Track Early Childhood Development
Dec 27, 2022
David Feigen

Our San Antonio Express-News op-ed on the Texas School Readiness Dashboard

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Dec 27, 2022
David Feigen
Medicaid Reform in Texas Can Help More than 400,000 Children Get Coverage
Sep 26, 2022
Alec Mendoza
Medicaid Reform in Texas Can Help More than 400,000 Children Get Coverage
Sep 26, 2022
Alec Mendoza

Our op-ed with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

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Sep 26, 2022
Alec Mendoza
Honor Moms by Expanding Maternal Health Care
May 5, 2022
Diana Forester
Honor Moms by Expanding Maternal Health Care
May 5, 2022
Diana Forester

Our op-ed urges the Legislature to finish the job and pass 12-month coverage for moms.

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May 5, 2022
Diana Forester
Op-ed: Congress poised to go big for kids — and build on steps taken by Texans
Nov 23, 2021
Stephanie Rubin
Op-ed: Congress poised to go big for kids — and build on steps taken by Texans
Nov 23, 2021
Stephanie Rubin

Congress is on the verge of making life a whole lot better for Texas kids and parents.

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Nov 23, 2021
Stephanie Rubin
Our Op-ed: State Must Do Its Part to Keep Schools Open
Aug 30, 2021
Stephanie Rubin
Our Op-ed: State Must Do Its Part to Keep Schools Open
Aug 30, 2021
Stephanie Rubin

As schools close because of COVID, state leaders must start fighting the virus.

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Aug 30, 2021
Stephanie Rubin
The Big Question Mark in Foster Care Reform
Jun 21, 2021
Kate Murphy
The Big Question Mark in Foster Care Reform
Jun 21, 2021
Kate Murphy

Our op-ed about what the Legislature accomplished, where it fell short, and a big question.

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Jun 21, 2021
Kate Murphy
Op-ed: TX Legislature Should Back Early Childhood Strategies for English Learners
Mar 25, 2021
David Feigen
Op-ed: TX Legislature Should Back Early Childhood Strategies for English Learners
Mar 25, 2021
David Feigen

These bills would ensure more Texas kids are strong readers by 3rd grade.

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Mar 25, 2021
David Feigen
Legislature Must Help Texas Kids Recover From Pandemic
Jan 11, 2021
Stephanie Rubin
Legislature Must Help Texas Kids Recover From Pandemic
Jan 11, 2021
Stephanie Rubin

As the Legislature finally goes into session, nearly a year into the pandemic, it's time to focus on kids. They can’t wait any longer.

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Jan 11, 2021
Stephanie Rubin
When It’s Safe, Offer in-Person Learning to Youngest Kids First
Jul 28, 2020
Stephanie Rubin
When It’s Safe, Offer in-Person Learning to Youngest Kids First
Jul 28, 2020
Stephanie Rubin

Districts should prioritize the youngest kids, including English learners, when in-person learning is safe.

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Jul 28, 2020
Stephanie Rubin
Zero Deaths in Foster Care is Possible
Jul 1, 2020
Kate Murphy
Zero Deaths in Foster Care is Possible
Jul 1, 2020
Kate Murphy

The governor and Legislature must rise to the challenge.

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Jul 1, 2020
Kate Murphy
How the State Can Boost Child Care in a Pandemic
Apr 16, 2020
Stephanie Rubin
How the State Can Boost Child Care in a Pandemic
Apr 16, 2020
Stephanie Rubin

Child care will be critical to our economic recovery. It needs support now.

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Apr 16, 2020
Stephanie Rubin
Don’t Accept the Unacceptable Insurance Rates for Texas Kids
Oct 8, 2019
Adriana Kohler
Don’t Accept the Unacceptable Insurance Rates for Texas Kids
Oct 8, 2019
Adriana Kohler

State leaders can cut through the red tape that families face and ensure that more eligible kids stay enrolled in their health coverage.

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Oct 8, 2019
Adriana Kohler
Student Mental Health Bills Address Many Classroom Challenges
Apr 1, 2019
Josette Saxton
Student Mental Health Bills Address Many Classroom Challenges
Apr 1, 2019
Josette Saxton

By addressing student mental health in our schools, Texas lawmakers give school districts support to face many tough challenges.

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Apr 1, 2019
Josette Saxton

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