‘The Cavalry Isn’t Coming,’ Texas Doesn’t Care About Public Schools
Despite having a historic budget surplus, and 246 days in session — the longest legislative session in history — lawmakers only passed 10% of...
Charter Schools Struggling As GOP Pushes for Vouchers
During the regular and special legislative sessions of the Texas legislature, proponents of school vouchers held expanding school funding hostage. Vouchers failed to pass,...
Tax Mayhem, Less Funding – The True Cost Of Voucher Programs
Governor Greg Abbott’s last proposed education savings account program could have cost the state more than $2 billion annually by 2028, according to estimates...
Texas Ranks 41st In Public Education Funding As Abbott Fights For Vouchers
Texas is one of the worst-funded states for public education, according to a new report. The state ranked 41st in the nation for its...
LaPoynor School District Flies Christian Flag, Sparking Constitutional Debate
The LaPoynor School District typically flies three flags: the U.S. flag, the Texas flag, and a Christian flag. Is this constitutional? Is the separation...
Schools Sue Texas Education Agency Over Accountability System
The Kingsville Independent School District is leading a lawsuit along with dozens of school districts against the Texas Education Agency, claiming that the state's...
Texas School Districts Poised to Lose More than $300 Million in Special Education Funding
Thanks to a recent federal administrative decision, Texas school districts are poised to lose more than $300 million in special education funding, as first...
Spring Branch ISD Faces Education Crisis: School Closures Loom Amid $35 Million Budget Deficit
Due to a $35 million budget shortfall, the Spring Branch School District will close two schools and several charter school programs, displacing about 2,100...
Texas’ Debate Over School Chaplains Heats Up As More Districts Reject Policy
The Texas Legislature's approval of hiring chaplains to provide mental health services in public schools sparked a battle over religious influence in education. Now,...
Fort Bend Superintendent Departure Is A Mystery
The sudden retirement of Dr. Christie Whitbeck, superintendent of Fort Bend ISD, is accompanied by mysterious allegations of impropriety.
During a Monday meeting of the...
