88th Legislative Committees by Ratings

In Texas, public policy begins its journey in legislative committees, with education policy specifically initiated in the Texas House Committee on Public Education and the Texas Senate Committee on Education. Both committees consist of elected representatives dedicated to shaping the future of education in the state.

2024 Party Platforms Compared​

Education policy is a cornerstone of any state's political landscape, and Texas is no exception. Understanding the stances of the major political parties on K-12 education is crucial for voters looking to make informed decisions. In this post, we delve into a side-by-side comparison of the current party platforms in Texas, sourced directly from the Texas Democratic Party and Texas Republican Party websites.

Lights, Camera, School Board Meeting! A Tool For Advocacy

From News and Headlines...

DFW school districts advocate for increased pre-K funding ahead of 89th Texas Legislature

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 ISD, Disability Rights Texas settle lawsuit over special education services backlog

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.

Texas teachers spend more on school supplies than in other states, data shows — are you one of them?

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.

TASB Statement on Remarks Made at TASB Summer Leadership Institute

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.

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