Community Voices for Public Education

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Replace Miles. Get a better bond. End the takeover.

Sign the No Takeover petition (firme la petición)
Get involved in the fight for our schools! [LINK]
How to Speak at a Board Meeting
Go here for Go Away Miles signs

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Talking Points - Why the Takeover is Harmful
Printable flyer: Oppose Harmful Takeover (Eng & Span (2x2) and hard copy petition
Timeline of Changes since HISD State Takeover
Why is Miles' NES so bad for kids?
How did the takeover happen? (& Graphic)
No Trust, No Bond website: HISDbond.com

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CVPE's Blog

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HoustonCVPE Jan 14, 2025

Don’t Let Miles Use MAP Testing to Destroy Our Schools—Opt Out Now!

HoustonCVPE Jan 09, 2025

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Events

For inquiries about any of these events, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

Upcoming Events

Jan 23, 2025

HISD Parent Organizing: Parent Opt Out of STAAR

Jan 28, 2025

HISD Board Budget Meeting

Hattie Mae White Building, Houston, TX

Jan 30, 2025

Lobby Day in Austin

Lobby Day in Austin Texas, TX

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Info Session ("Boycott STAAR Resources") Handout with links [click here]

Opt out Fact Sheet and Summary [LINK here]
How to opt out [LINK here]
Sign the opt out interest form at bit.ly/optouttexas
Opt out Letter in English and Carta de Opt Out en español.
FAQs [LINK here]
High School opt out [LINK here]
More at txedrights.net/opting-out-step-by-step/

High stakes testing STAAR is used to narrow the curriculum, make children hate learning, take over school districts, and fire teachers and principals. Here are some more reasons to opt out.