School Vouchers Take Center Stage in Texas’ Most Flippable State House District
On San Antonio’s South Side, a progressive Democrat faces off with an architect of the new private school voucher program.
Education
An Abolitionist Gets Canned for Upholding the Values of Social Work
A former dean of the University of Houston Graduate College was let go after coming out as an advocate for reforming the police and foster care systems.
Pawns in the Voucher Scheme
Texas legislators seem to be following Arizona’s playbook by exploiting vulnerable students in the latest efforts to privatize public schools.
Meet the Latest Wingnuts to Join the State Board of Ed
Seditious Texiters. Conspiracy theorists. A January 6 insurrectionist.
The Rising Cost Of Mexico’s ‘Free’ Education
Parents are increasingly responsible for enrollment fees, school maintenance, classroom supplies, uniforms and incidental expenses.
Students Taking Back ‘Ownership’ of Education
“We defended these books, which remained in the library ... We saw book banning slow down, and that was really phenomenal to see.”
UT-Austin Students Can’t Afford the Rent
Rising prices in West Campus leave learners scrambling for affordable housing options, with some paying up to $2000 a month per room.
Texas Wants to Save Community Colleges From Sinking
State lawmakers are considering new ways to fund schools that historically have given more students a chance to succeed beyond high school.
Voters Reinforce Republican Stronghold on State Board of Education
“Critical Race Theory” boosts multiple new conservative voices onto the board, including a participant in January 6 pro-Trump rally.
The Classroom Culture War Comes to Round Rock
Bolstered by national groups, far-right religious candidates are swamping school boards with book bans and sex panic.