JOHN,

Public education is about more than classes and credits. It’s where students learn how democracy actually works — by speaking, organizing, questioning, and engaging with ideas.

That’s why what’s happening in Texas should concern all of us.

Last year, Texas lawmakers passed a law BANNING all First Amendment–protected speech on public college campuses between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Peaceful protests. Prayer meetings. Student gatherings. Political discussion. Even inviting a speaker is prohibited based solely on the time of day.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the law, but the fact that this law passed at all tells us something important. Far-right extremists are concerned about control — and about narrowing the role public education plays in preparing students for civic life.

Sign the petition to send a clear message: there is no curfew on the Constitution, and public education must remain a place of free thought, debate, and democratic participation.

At Educated We Stand, we know that attacks on free expression are part of a broader strategy to politicize education — from K–12 classrooms to college campuses. The goal is the same: silence dissent, punish disagreement, and weaken the democratic purpose of public schools.

That’s why we’re speaking out — and why we’re asking you to add your name.

→ Sign our petition demanding that Texas protect free expression on public college campuses — at all hours.

This case could shape how far states go in restricting student speech nationwide. Adding your name helps show that educators, families, and voters are paying attention — and won’t accept political control of our public schools.

– Karla Hernández-Mats

Paid for by Educated. We Stand.