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Local Advocacy: Part 1
When you think of "public education advocacy," you probably picture the Capitol building in Austin. But did you know that your voice can...
PTC Team
Sep 20, 20213 min read
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The Promises of God
Dear PTC Leader, We at Pastors for Texas Children have held you and all church and school servant leaders close in love, appreciation,...
Charlie Johnson
Sep 6, 20213 min read
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Ministry Moment - Blessing for Teachers
Did you know that, on average, teachers spend around $500 a year on their classroom? That's $500 of their own money. They spend it on...
Cameron Vickrey
Sep 1, 20213 min read
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Keeping Schools Open
The back-to-school season is a busy and active one for Pastors for Texas Children. Our ministries are in full swing to support local...
Cameron Vickrey
Aug 18, 20214 min read
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Commentary: Fear for schoolkids, hope for return to local control
By Cameron Vickrey For the Express-News I am a parent of public school children in a pandemic. Many of you are, too. And like me, you...
Cameron Vickrey
Aug 17, 20213 min read
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Breakfast with Fort Worth "Teachers & Preachers"
Pastors for Texas Children in Fort Worth held a powerful prayer meeting today with 25 ministers for Fort Worth ISD schools, teachers, and...
PTC Team
Jul 30, 20211 min read
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It's Time for School Ministries
As the summer is beginning to wind down, we are looking ahead to the start of school. It must seem like we talk to you so much about...
Cameron Vickrey
Jul 29, 20213 min read
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Pastors for Texas Children Praises State Board of Education for Blocking Charter Schools
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ...
PTC Team
Jun 25, 20212 min read
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POST SESSION REVIEW OF THE 87TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION
SCHOOL FINANCE Senate Bill 1 - The State Budget - Passed The legislature adopted a budget of $248.5 billion for the 2022-2023 biennium....
PTC Team
Jun 14, 202110 min read
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Open Letter to Texas House on Assessment and Accountability
May 24, 2021 Dear Speaker Phelan and Texas House Members: Pastors for Texas Children would like to thank the members of the House Public...
PTC Team
May 27, 20212 min read
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Approaching Sine Die
The session is not yet over. But at this point, we know the outcome of most of the bills we've been watching. It FEELS like it's been a...
PTC Team
May 25, 20215 min read
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Voucher Saga 2021
This has been a hard session, but we are holding the line on private school vouchers. This happened two times during the 87th session. It...
PTC Team
May 25, 20214 min read
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Warning Against the Consolidation of Power
Yesterday the Senate Education Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 28. Pastors for Texas Children submitted written testimony to...
PTC Team
Mar 30, 20213 min read
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Letter to the Department of Education
Here is a letter we sent last week to the federal Department of Education about charter schools. This is timely, as we continue to see...
PTC Team
Jan 25, 20211 min read
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2021 Legislative Priorities
Yesterday's attack on the nation's Capitol makes us realize that we must not take democracy for granted. The formalities and rituals of...
PTC Team
Jan 7, 20211 min read
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Reflecting on the Year
As this strange year draws to a close, our hearts at PTC turn to gratitude for all who so generously support our mission. Faith-based...
PTC Team
Dec 16, 20202 min read
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Statement from our Executive Director on STAAR 2020-2021
Contact: Rev. Charles Foster Johnson Pastors for Texas Children charlie@pastorsfortexaschildren.com Because many have asked us, we want...
PTC Team
Dec 4, 20202 min read
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The Project of Gratitude
George Herbert, early 17th century British poet and pastor, wrote: Thou that hast given so much to me, Give one thing more, a grateful...
PTC Team
Nov 25, 20204 min read
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Highly successful fundraising event
We had a highly successful virtual fundraising event last week, thanks to our many generous sponsors and even more generous friends that pur
PTC Team
Oct 26, 20201 min read
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Thank you to our sponsors for the upcoming virtual luncheon with Diane Ravitch!
Raise Your Hand Texas Huckabee & Associates 5 Energy Texas Association of School Boards Texas AFT Texas Association of School...
PTC Team
Oct 8, 20201 min read
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