House Bill 612, by Representative Matt Shaheen, proposes Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to enhance parental choice. However, it raises concerns about accountability and support for students with disabilities.
The election results are in, and Texas public education faces new challenges. The 89th legislative session will see a battle between pro-voucher advocates and public education supporters. Advocacy efforts must focus on accountability and transparency to ensure politicians are held responsible for their actions and decisions.
Election Day is upon us, unfolding like a cinematic drama packed with thrills, cheers, and maybe a few tears. Some will celebrate the results, others may feel disillusioned, and some will simply move on.
COMMUNITY IMPACT - As the 89th Texas Legislature is set to convene in January, funding for full-day pre-K is top of mind for school districts across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and public education advocacy organization Raise Your Hand Texas.
AUSTIN STATESMAN - The Austin school district and Disability Rights Texas have reached a settlement agreement over a 2021 lawsuit in which the disabilities advocacy nonprofit accused the district of failing to provide timely special education services to five students.
CW39 - Most parents getting ready for the new school year may be worried about the first day of school for several reasons from making sure their child has all of the necessary school supplies, school clothes and making sure they go to bed at a decent hour for the first day.
HOUSTON CHRONICLE - Texas teachers outspend their counterparts from all 50 states on yearly school supply purchases for their classrooms, according to survey released Monday as educators prepare for the 2024-25 school year.
The Texas Messenger reached out to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) for a statement regarding comments made by a speaker at the recent Summer Leadership Institute.
