Basically everyone agrees Texas teachers need a raise. The question is how to do it. – Texas Standard
Texas on the Brink: Will school vouchers transform education or create chaos, and a lottery scandal. – Houston Public Media
Will Texas Teachers Finally Get a Real Pay Raise? It’s Complicated. – Dallas Observer
Texas Transparency: Open Meetings, Public Information, and ESAs
Texas’ Open Meetings and Public Information Acts empower citizens to scrutinize public funds, crucial with Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). Demanding transparency ensures ESA recipients uphold these laws, holding open meetings and disclosing fund usage. Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is spent, fostering accountability in education.
What’s Good for the Goose Is Good for the Gander
“No strings attached” ESAs raise accountability concerns. Unequal oversight between public and private schools hinders informed parental choices. Standardized reporting is vital for transparency, enabling fair comparisons of educational outcomes. Without it, public funds risk mismanagement, and existing inequalities deepen. True choice demands comparable data, ensuring all schools, public or private, face equal scrutiny.
