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Just Say Don't Know ButtonTexas has long been held up as the poster child for abstinence-only sexuality education. In fact, Texas consistently leads the nation by a wide margin in federal abstinence education dollars - more than $18 million in 2007 alone. What has not been known, however, is what public schools are actually teaching students about sexuality education in their classrooms.

Until now.

Click here to read the new report from the Texas Freedom Network Education Fund - Just Say Don’t Know: Sexuality Education in Texas Public Schools - conclusively demonstrates that Texas is failing families and students when it comes to sexuality education.

CLICK HERE TO TAKE ACTION NOW AND SIGN A PETITION FOR RESPONSIBLE SEX EDUCATION

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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH 

MARIE ALLEN

Marie Allen

What Marie has to say about volunteering for Texas Freedom Network:

"I love volunteering for TFN because I love what they stand for...They are the type of organization that is true and honest and stands up for the rights of all people."

Congratulations Marie, and thank you for all your hard work!

If there is someone you would like to nominate, please contact judie@tfn.org

 

VOLUNTEER WITH TEXAS FREEDOM NETWORK!

Volunteers at 2006 Gala - compressedWe always need people to help! TFN relies on our supporters for their gift of time.  Whether it's help with mailings, tabling at events, phone-banking our members or simply joining us as we travel the state of Texas, we need you!

Please sign up here if you are interested in volunteering!

SUCCESS STORIES...
Thanks to YOU, Texas Freedom Network has made a difference:

  • This year we helped persuade the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to reject an application from the Dallas-based Institute for Creation Research (ICR) to offer master's of science in education degrees in Texas. Because TFN activists leapt into action and contacted the Coordinating Board about their concerns, the board turned back ICR's attempts to promote biblical creationism over sound science in higher education.
  • In February clergy in Texas and across the country took part in Evolution Weekend, reminding congregations that there is no conflict between faith and supporting a sound science curriculum for public schools. The Texas Faith Network, which includes mainstream religious leaders from around the state, partnered with the Clergy Letter Project to promote Evolution Weekend. Clergy in all 50 states -- including more than 40 congregations in Texas -- delivered sermons, lead discussions and hosted speakers, among other activities, over the weekend.
  • We have already gathered more than 2,000 signatures on the Stand Up for Science petition in support of teaching sound science in public school classrooms and leaving instruction about religious beliefs to our families and congregations.

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