Jaden Edison | The Texas Tribune
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The demographic breakdown of applicants shows Texas’ voucher program will likely not reflect the diversity of Texas public school students. -
The application period, set to close Tuesday night, must now remain open until March 31, according to an attorney representing Islamic schools. -
Republican officials in Oklahoma and Florida have also launched plans to expand the presence of the conservative youth organization founded by Charlie Kirk. -
The meeting happened days before Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledged $1 million to help establish chapters of the conservative student group on every Texas college and high school campus. -
School district leaders said the state’s increasing reliance on takeovers to improve academic performance threatens local control. The emergence of private school vouchers could pose another challenge. -
Some advisers have criticized diversity efforts, questioned the historical contributions of people of color, and promoted debunked beliefs. -
Private schools looking to educate participating students may also have a chance to apply to the program before the end of the year. -
Finance and technology company Odyssey will help design the application process, manage payments and review complaints for the state’s education savings accounts. -
The law’s authors urged districts to use “common sense.” But some nurses worry they could violate the law and face discipline for providing basic care without a parent’s approval. -
The mixed-bag results showed early literacy improvements, a key indicator of future academic success, but underline the challenges of preparing children for STEM-related jobs. -
The deal, confirmed by three lawmakers familiar with the discussions, appears to strike a face-saving compromise for both chambers over how to increase funds for the state’s public schools. -
Senators will hold a hearing Thursday on their counterproposal to the House's school funding bill. House Democrats and public education advocates have criticized the upper chamber for not moving faster to advance the legislation.
