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J.R. Chester
Sep 12, 20224 min read
Back to School Frequently Asked Questions
September is Sexual Health Awareness Month and a time when students are kicking off a new school year. This academic year may look a...
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Joanna Gamez
May 12, 20224 min read
Parent Opt-in Requirements for Sex Education & Abuse Prevention
Parent opt-in forms are already being distributed to students in some Texas school districts. Texas Is Ready is helping to ensure...
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jr8891
Jun 29, 20215 min read
How did the Legislative Session impact sex education?
Another legislative session has come and gone. And by the time the gavel banged the session to a close on May 31, 2021, Texas lawmakers...
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jr8891
Dec 9, 20206 min read
Baby, It's Consensual Outside
It’s December, and you know what that means: it’s time to string up the holiday lights, spike the eggnog, and strike up a debate over...
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jr8891
Dec 7, 20203 min read
Texas has New Sex Ed Standards - What Happened and What Comes Next
Together, we made real change for Texas youth. What happened On November 20, for the first time in more than 20 years, the State Board of...
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Eva Rangel
Nov 9, 20203 min read
We Need to do Better: Abstinence-plus Sex Ed is Most Effective when it's Inclusive
This is Texas, and education, like many things, is politicized, but our health and choices regarding our own bodies should not be. It’s...
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Dr. Matt Robinson
Nov 3, 20203 min read
How to Run for a Seat on Your Local School Board or State Board of Education- Guest Blog Post
For this week’s blog, we are excited to have a very special guest author! Dr. Matt Robinson, the State Board of Education Member for...
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Anthony Betori, Eleni Pacheco
Oct 24, 20204 min read
Texas Organizations that are Changing the Map for Youth
As the nation approaches the end of another presidential election cycle, we want to take a moment to reflect on ways the world will...
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jr8891
Oct 15, 20206 min read
How to Write and Deliver Change-Making Testimony
If signing an online petition or sharing a meme is Level 1 of political engagement, testifying in a public meeting is on the other end of...
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Erika Ramirez, Leah Gonzalez, Anthony Betori
Sep 30, 20204 min read
Your Guide for all Things Voting in Texas this November
Election day is fast approaching, and with this year presenting some unique challenges, we wanted to provide you with a guide on how to...
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Anthony Betori, Jen Biundo
Sep 24, 20205 min read
The Top 5 Moments from the September SBOE Hearing
The September meeting of the State Board of Education was a major moment in Texas history. As a result of the meeting, all Texas youth...
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Anthony Betori, Jen Biundo
Sep 14, 20206 min read
Sex Ed Victories for Texas, but Lots of Work Left - Reviewing the September SBOE Meeting
Looking back on the State Board of Education meeting from the 8th to the 11th, the first thing our coalition at Texas Is Ready must say...
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Ileana Cruz
Sep 13, 20203 min read
The Importance of LGBTQ+ Representation in Sexual & Reproductive Health Education
The LGBTQ+, or the lesbian, gay, transgender, queer community, have experienced huge leaps forward in media, society, and culture. TV...
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jr8891
Sep 9, 20204 min read
Why Should We Teach Consent?
It’s a classic scene: on the front porch after a date. Boy gets fresh. Girl slaps boy. Refusal. The Texas State Board of Education is...
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jr8891
Sep 9, 20204 min read
The Time is Now to Speak Out for Sex Education!
Policy work is long, slow, painstaking, and rarely glamorous. Its hours in committees, building consensus with stakeholders, tweaking...
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jr8891
Aug 21, 20204 min read
What Does Texas Law Say About Sex Education?
(Note: HB 1525, a bill passed by the Legislature in May 2021, made updates to laws around sex education. Read our new blog post to see...
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Monica Rivera, Veronica Ray Whitehead
Aug 10, 20204 min read
What are SHACs, and how do They Impact Sex Ed in Texas Schools?
When it comes to Texas schools most communities don’t struggle to name the head football coach or the athletic director. It’s...
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Erika Ramirez
Aug 10, 20203 min read
How Does the SBOE Shape the TEKS?
Okay, so if y’all have been following along with us so far, you know that zooming out to a macro level, the Texas legislature passes laws...
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Leah Gonzalez
Jul 23, 20203 min read
Why Abstinence-Plus Sex Ed is Best for Texas
In 1997, the world was shocked by the death of Princess Diana, Titanic broke records at the box office, and it was the last time Texas...
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