Education
Here’s everything you need to know about school vouchers in Texas
Posted on · School vouchers aren’t a new idea. But over the past couple decades, voucher programs have expanded from small experiments to statewide policies.
Tag: school choice
Education
State Board of Education eases stance on vouchers after previously rejecting “school choice” policies
Posted on · This comes two days after Gov. Greg Abbott voiced his most explicit support yet of a new school choice policy at a Parent Empowerment Night event in Corpus Christi.
Education News
Gov. Greg Abbott voices clear support for school voucher program
Posted on · Abbott said he supports giving parents the option to attend private school “with state funding following the student.” Such measures have failed in the Legislature in the past.
inDepth
Why The Largest Charter School Network in Texas Is Coming To Houston
Posted on · For years, IDEA Public Schools has been the darling of both private philanthropy and federal grant administrators, winning $117 million earlier this year, the largest federal grant ever for charter school expansion.
Education News
Houston Debuts New Common Application For Charter Schools
Posted on · It makes Houston the first city in Texas to have a common application for charter schools
Education News
Coming in 2018, More Charter Schools In Greater Houston
Posted on · The Houston region is already home to almost 40 charter schools with more than 50,000 students, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Politics
Texas Senators Pass Private School Choice Despite Some Concerns About The Bill
Posted on · A bill that would create private school choice programs by allowing state funds to be used on private school education has passed out of the Texas Senate Thursday and on to the House.
Texas
School Choice Bill Proponents, Foes Debate What’s Best For Families
Posted on · Tuesday's Senate Education Committee debate on private school subsidies lasted more than seven hours and saw experts on both sides arguing they knew best how to educate black and Latino Texas students.
Politics
Senate Education Committee Taking Up School Choice Bill
Posted on · The Senate's public education committee will hear testimony on the leading "private school choice bill" for this first time this session, Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Education News
School Vouchers Top Legislative Priority List, But Will It Pass This Session?
Posted on · When state lawmakers meet in January they will once again square off over using public school dollars to pay for attending private schools.
Election 2016
Texas House Digging In Heels For School Voucher Fight
Posted on · A bipartisan group of state representatives hammered private school choice proponents at a heated legislative hearing on Monday, signaling an enduring uphill battle in the Texas House for proposals that would use taxpayer dollars to help parents send their kids to private or parochial schools, or educate them at home.