AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new statewide effort aimed at rallying support for public education is launching as pressure builds on the Austin Independent School District. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa announced “Team Texas Public Schools” on Monday, a program designed to train parents, teachers and administrators to advocate for their neighborhood campuses.
Hinojosa said the initiative is intentionally nonpartisan, focused on strengthening community voices at a time she describes as a critical moment for public education in Texas.
“Texas public schools are in crisis,” Hinojosa said…