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Texas Taxpayers Will Fund Dozens of Private Schools that Openly Discriminate

The state has signed off on voucher funds for schools that exclude non-Christian and LGBTQ+ kids.

by Josephine Lee

Keep Reading

Texas’ Top Voucher Vendor Taps Abbott Allies in Contract Bid, Program Rollout

by Justin Miller

The Future of Public Education Is on the Ballot in Cy-Fair ISD and Beyond

by Mihika Manocha

Texas Already Gives Public Ed Dollars to Private Operators. Here’s How That Worked Out.

by Josephine Lee

Feb 04, 2025

Who Really Benefits from School Vouchers?

I do not pretend to know the motivation of Jeff Yass. But I do know that Mr. Yass is not a Texan, and I also know that Texas is not for sale.

by Leonora Boulton

Jan 28, 2025

Public Education Bills: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Conservative state lawmakers have filed hundreds of bills targeting the school finance system, LGBTQ+ students, undocumented immigrant children, and more.

by Josephine Lee

Jan 14, 2025

Texas Foresees Strong Revenue, Full Rainy Day Fund. Who Will Benefit?

In his biennial budget projection, Comptroller Glenn Hegar says the state will have a healthy surplus, plus a full economic stabilization fund for the first time in history.

by Joelle DiPaolo

Dec 03, 2024

What Trump 2.0 Could Mean for Public Education

Houston native and education expert Diane Ravitch urges a fight for "the future of Texas, and for the future of the children" under Trump's proposed reforms.

by Josephine Lee

Nov 07, 2024

‘They Bought a Legislature’: What the GOP’s Gains Mean for Vouchers in Texas

Republicans nearly ran the table in state House races, shoring up Governor Abbott’s school voucher majority for the 2025 session.

by Josephine Lee

Oct 23, 2024

In San Antonio, House Races Could Determine Future of Public Ed and Vouchers 

Abbott-induced financial crises in public school districts are at the center of key legislative elections in Bexar County and beyond.

by Josephine Lee

Governor Greg Abbott in an orange button-down with a longhorns logo Nov 03, 2023

Abbott Fails on Vouchers. Again.

The governor's promise to call a fourth legislative session is expected to yield a similar result.

by Josephine Lee

Oct 06, 2023

Abbott Demands Vouchers—Or Else

From bullying legislators to co-opting church pulpits, the governor and the billionaires behind him are determined to defund public schools.

by Josephine Lee

Jul 26, 2023

Will Greg Abbott Keep Losing on School Vouchers?

"If Abbott calls a special session to get a voucher program, we've been told by a lot of House members that the opposition to a voucher program will increase. "

by Josephine Lee

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