Despite legislative ban, Texas public universities still implementing DEI policies
Despite a state legislative ban, Texas public universities are still implementing so-called diversity, equity and inclusion ...
Vouchers promise a lifeline for students with special needs. Will they benefit — or be left behind?
About 70 private schools in Texas have identified themselves in self-reported data as having specialized programs for ...
Will Texas schools be equipped to teach special needs students in voucher era?
Critics warn that vouchers would leave behind students with special needs in a public system that is already severely underfunded and understaffed.
Survey: Majority polled, including Black Texans, support ESA becoming reality
A majority of registered voters polled, 63%, support a proposal to create Texas’ first Education Savings Account program, ...
Is a family earning $156,000 poor? It is according to this Texas voucher bill. | Opinion
The Texas House and Senate both have voucher proposals. Brandon Creighton's defines low-income as 500% or below the poverty ...
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Voucher bills want to prioritize low-income families and be open to all students. Those goals might be at odds.
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Texas senators consider ‘parental rights’ bills to end DEI in schools
Bills before a Senate education committee would eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs in public K-12 schools and ...
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Texas Senate passes school voucher bill: 'Largest launch in American history'
Greg Abbott on Sunday identified the "school ... During Wednesday's debate, which stretched for hours, Sen. Brandon Creighton, who authored SB 2, vowed the program would provide more options ...
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Unanimous Support in Texas Senate for Teacher Pay Raise, Bill Heads to House for Consideration
The Texas Senate passes a bill for teacher pay raises, with the potential for up to $10,000 increases, moving on to the House ...
Republican lawmaker files bills to ban DEI in Texas K-12 public schools
A top Texas senator filed legislation Monday that would extend the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives ...
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Texas Senate debates proposals to purge DEI from public education
Texas Republicans aim to remove diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in all areas of public education from ...