Texas Democrat says funding for public or private schools should be a matter of priorities
For Rep. Bryant, when it comes to funding public schools versus private schools, it’s a matter of priorities. “We’re fighting for public education which educates 5.5 million kids. And the private ...
State of Texas: All-night hearing draws hundreds to weigh in on education savings accounts
With more than 20 hours of discussion, the Texas House Committee on Public Education adjourned around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Texas wants to run with the big DOGE. But our DOGE won't hunt. | Thumbs
Texas DOGE Chair Giovanni Capriglione insists that his committee will eliminate government waste, fraud and abuse. There's ...
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Ashley Bean Thornton: School vouchers in Texas — a wasted opportunity to do some real good
In McLennan County schools are not “failing.” Based on current accountability ratings, 19 of the 20 school districts in ...
Opponents to school choice in Texas focus on potential long-term costs to taxpayers
Gov. Greg Abbott, who has led the charge for the education savings accounts, says school choice will pass in the House this ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott leading hustle to shimmy vouchers into Texas education
Texans have repeatedly made it clear they do not support school vouchers, but Gov. Greg Abbott is relentless in his pursuit.
‘It sends chills down my spine.’ Why some North TX Republicans are against school vouchers
Hollie Plemons took her seat before a panel of lawmakers in Austin to make her conservative case against school vouchers.
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Texas lawmakers and charter leaders push back on the $870K paid to Valere schools’ superintendent
The rebuke from lawmakers and charter school leaders came after an investigation from ProPublica and The Texas Tribune ...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays out second round of Texas Senate priorities. Here's the list.
Ten of Patrick's 40 priorities have already passed out of the Senate, including three of the items on the new list released ...
Texas Republicans haggling on school choice should remember why it matters to begin with | Opinion
Plans for a new voucher program need work to make sure enough low-income families can participate — and that the program ...
Legislators from Oak Ridge weigh in on Medicaid, vouchers, immigration and toxic products
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally pointed out he reprents not only Oak Ridge, but part of Knox County where there are failing schools.