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Opinion: Opposition to school choice relies on myths
The Truth: The school choice bill explicitly bans a state agency from limiting a family’s or private school’s ability to ...
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Private schools in Jerome, Blaine counties less diverse than public schools
A private school in Jerome reported 9.3% of students were Hispanic. But the surrounding school district had nearly 55% ...
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Texas lawmakers begin fight over budget, schools, hospitals and businesses at stake
The Texas House and Senate need to work out differences in the draft budget, a secretive process that determines winners and losers.
Scene calendar: 'Free Fridays' concert, comedy at The Hipp, and art at Santa Fe College
Free Fridays' concert. Catch the next performance of the city’s popular “Free Fridays” concert series from 7 to 9 p.m. April 18 at the Bo Diddley Plaza downtown a ...
Looks like Abbott is finally getting his Texas school vouchers. Thank a billionaire. | Editorial
After years of resistance, the Texas House approved a school voucher plan that will cost $1 billion. And that's just to start ...
Texas Is Poised to Create a $1 Billion Private School Voucher Program
The Texas House approved the plan, part of a push by President Trump’s allies to offer up to about $10,000 for private school ...
House OKs school vouchers, advances Abbott's signature legislation: 'Extraordinary victory'
The House approved a school voucher plan, clearing a hurdle that had stood in the way of a Gov. Greg Abbott priority. One ...
Would school vouchers help Texas students with special needs? House to weigh 'school choice'
As the Texas House prepares for a possible vote on a school voucher proposal Wednesday, groups clash over the program's ...
School Vouchers Promise Better Education—This Report Raises Doubts
The report says students from lower-income households face numerous barriers when it comes to voucher programs that direct ...