Census Data Shows Per Pupil Spending in Texas Ranks Close to Bottom from 2017-2022

The U.S. Census Bureau has released the 2022 Public Elementary-Secondary Education Finance Data which compares different data points which can be used to compare education spending in each state and the District of Columbia. The data below compares the historical spending for Fiscal Years 2017 to 2022. Texas ranks below the majority of states in the U.S. This is a trend that continues.

TEA Releases Results for 2024 STAAR 3-8 Assessments

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today released the spring 2024 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) results for students in Grades 3-8. The results include assessments in mathematics and reading-language arts (RLA) in grades 3-8, 5th and 8th grade science and 8th grade social studies.

Census Bureau Releases 2022 Public School Finance Data and State Rankings

The U.S. Census Bureau has released the 2022 Public Elementary-Secondary Education Finance Data which compares different data points which can be used to compare education spending in each state and the District of Columbia.

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Cy-Fair ISD’s focus on libraries followed flood of book challenges by two trustees’ inner circles

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How a school voucher supporter won in a Texas House district with almost no private schools

TEXAS TRIBUNE - Gov. Greg Abbott said the primary showed Texans want vouchers. In House District 18, an ad blitz and immigration fears may have played a larger role.

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