Taylor Dédé says she wants to advocate for policy changes that improve public education and mental wellness. Contact: John Henry, jhenry@childrensdefense.org, Media Relations Manager, 708-646-7679 [...]
Read MoreEsther Reyes, Director of Immigration Policy and Advocacy, Children’s Defense Fund - Texas Testimony to the House State Affairs Committee Opposing HB 4 October [...]
Read MoreDear Superintendent, We are writing to ensure that you are aware of recent legal developments regarding House Bill 900 (HB 900), otherwise known as [...]
Read MoreFor Immediate Release July 19, 2023 Contact: Cindy Ji, cji@childrensdefense.org, (973) 229-8429 CDF-Texas mourns the suffering at the hands of violent, inhuman, and ineffective [...]
Read MoreFor Immediate Release July 17, 2023 Contact: Cindy Ji, cji@childrensdefense.org, (973) 229-8429 New Data Raises Alarms, Indicates Thousands of Eligible Texans Were Removed from [...]
Read MoreHB 900 means many life-changing, life-saving books will never get in the right students' hands—and it's heartbreaking. State leaders sanctioned this. They're adding red tape [...]
Read MoreMay 9, 2023 Dear Texas Legislators, As faith leaders in Texas, we are deeply concerned when proposed legislation reflects an anti-biblical message. From cover to [...]
Read MoreBy Maggie Stern, Youth Engagement Policy and Program Manager Chair Creighton and members, thank you for the opportunity to testify tonight on behalf of the [...]
Read MoreStatement from Maggie Stern, Program and Policy Manager, Youth Engagement on the passage of HB 900 in the Texas House: In the 1930s, [...]
Read MoreNine years ago, I sat at a conference table at CDF headquarters in Washington DC with Marian Wright Edelman and Marylee Allen discussing my [...]
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