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Here’s everything you need to know about school vouchers in Texas

Dominic Anthony Walsh / Sarah Self-Walbrick, KTTZ

Posted on February 9, 2023 · School vouchers aren’t a new idea. But over the past couple decades, voucher programs have expanded from small experiments to statewide policies. 

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Report: Texas Home To More Rural Students Than Any Other State

Camille Phillips, TPR

Posted on November 8, 2019 · Texas spends an average of $5,386 on instruction per rural student, according to research from the Rural Schools and Community Trust. That is far less than most states.

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