Just read Rep. Jared Patterson OpEd in the Dallas Morning News today. This is the best explanation I have seen in response to the attacks on me and my campaign.

Read this before you go vote.

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#txlege #StickWithStucky

Best candidate for #HD44 hands down! Even better person & friend….! Re-elect John Kuempel!

The “competition” argument for #schoolvouchers means this:

There is evidence that pitting vulnerable communities against each other to compete for scarce dollars does *slightly* raise test scores #nced #PAgov

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To all educators across the state, you are the only state employees not getting a raise, our state values you less than school choice vouchers. Please see this letter from Ken King regarding efforts in the house. Greg Abbott promised to fully fund public schools.He failed

Are we really leaving this session without a significant raise for Texas educators? #txed #txlege

TAMS Executive Director, Dr. Greg Gibson, attending the RYHT Measure What Matters press conference on steps of TX Capitol, along with one of our outstanding sponsors, Sherry Reach w/ Cambridge International Education. Also, big shout out to Representative Glenn Rogers for his inspiring words! #txlege

“In a voucher system, the school chooses the student. That is the very definition of “school choice.” As empowering as that appears to families, the power truly rests with the school.”

Must read article! 👇🏼 #No2Vouchers

Public schools are the heart of rural communities across Texas. Learn more about why this session, you must tell your elected officials to reject any type of voucher & support the heartbeat of our rural communities… our public schools #TxEd #TxLege #vOUCHersHurt

TAMS is proud to support Texas Tribune’s free, live conversation on school choice with Laura Colangelo, Scott Muri, Michelle Smith, PhD and Randan Marie Steinhauser. Tune in at 8 a.m. on Feb. 16. RSVP at trib.it/Hge #TTEvents

What a treat it was to have Scott Braddock, editor of quorumreport , as our guest speaker at the annual TAMS midwinter breakfast. He knows his way around the Capitol and always “keeps it real” on the state's #1 political podcast: Texas Take. Thank you, Scott! You are awesome!

@TAMSTEXAS is proud to recognize these esteemed Legislators for their support of small and midsize schools, as we continue the discussion and decision-making around sped funding in TX.Dan Huberty Dr. Mary E. Gonzalez Judith Zaffirini TARS - Texas Association of Rural Schools

Superintendents from all over Texas are ready to fight the out of state interests moving in to defund public schools through vouchers. I could see it on their faces this morning. Thanks @TAMSTEXAS for the chance to talk to these Texans who serve our kids every day #txlege

R.O.A.R ing principals sharing proud moments HARIDAS SASMAL TASAnet Edgar Gonzalez , Corina Ruiz Veronica Vijil @erincon_13_FHS

Happy birthday, harvey kronberg! On behalf of Tx Asso of Midsize schools, we wish you many blessings on this special day! We appreciate you and your support for public education.🎂

Day 2 of our TAMS/TARS/MC Legislative Conference. Who better to kick it off than Evan Smith. Our 2 panelists, Brandon Creighton & Royce West, fielded tough questions superbly and with a spirit of collegiality. Such a great session! TARS - Texas Association of Rural Schools MoakCasey

Much fun speaking to a knowledgeable and dedicated audience of small and mid-sized ISD superintendents + productive conversation with House Public Ed committee members. #txlege #quorumreport

A BIG shoutout to SBEC Chair Keven Ellis and Commissioner Mike Morath for a thoughtful and honest conversation on the role of TEA/SBEC and the upcoming 88th Legislative Session at our TAMS/TARS/MC conference. MoakCasey TARS - Texas Association of Rural Schools Keven Ellis - Texas State Board of Education Texas Education Agency