Upcoming Events

Sunday, September 13th

ATX116 Listening Circle: Stories of Arriving, Stories of Staying

⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 pm

📍 Violet Crown City Church, Austin, TX (in person) 

RSVP by Saturday, September 12th at 5pm here: English RSVP | Español RSVP

Hosted by: ATX116

Sponsored by: Austin Equity & Inclusion We All Belong - No Place for Hate Initiative. See full Calendar of Events here: Welcoming Week 2026

Special Guest: Gabby Garcia, Spanish Co-Facilitator

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Community Resources For Public Education & Advocacy

  • This is a collection of trusted links and tools to help families, educators, students, and advocates stay informed and take action around public education in Austin and across Texas.

    We’ve gathered these resources to support our community in understanding what’s happening in our schools, who’s behind it, and what we can do together.

    • Organizations working to protect public schools

    • Information about policies like SB 1882 & TAP

    • Student and family support services

    • Local media coverage and advocacy tools

    • Community groups building power and connection

  • We are not directly affiliated with all the organizations listed, but we believe in their work and share their commitment to just and equitable public education.

    Have something to add? Send us a message in the contact page.

Public Education & Policy

  • Nonpartisan advocacy for public education funding and local control, with a strong presence at the Capitol.
    https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org

  • Clear, parent-friendly info on the Texas school finance system and how to advocate for better funding.
    https://www.justfundittx.org

  • Breaks down SB 1882, charter takeovers, and the financialization of public schools.
    https://www.texasaft.org/resources/the-privatization-playbook

Student & Family Support

  • Provides affirming programming and counseling for LGBTQIA+ youth in Central Texas.
    https://www.outyouth.org

  • Offers on-campus support for students in AISD and beyond: mental health, basic needs, and academic help. https://www.ciscentraltexas.org

  • Vela (for Families of Students with Disabilities): Free support programs, education, and advocacy for families of children with disabilities.
    https://www.velafamilies.org

Community & Advocacy

  • A Texas nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit protecting public education through research, education, outreach, and advocacy. https://osod.org

  • Supports school-community partnerships, family resource centers, and leadership development across AISD. https://austinvoices.org/

  • Builds grassroots leadership in Austin’s Eastern Crescent around health, housing, and education justice.
    https://www.goaustinvamosaustin.org

Media & Storytelling