The Texas Education Agency has taken over four school districts due to low academic performance, with six campuses receiving F grades, and critics argue that the state is penalizing districts based on factors beyond their control, such as poverty and inequality.
Author Archives: Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune
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State Funding for Private Pre-K in Texas Limited to Low-Income Families
Texas’ private school voucher program will provide up to $10,800 per year for families to send their children to private pre-K, but only those who already qualify for free public pre-K will be eligible.
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Texas to Establish Turning Point USA Chapters in Every High School
Texas has partnered with Turning Point USA to create chapters of the right-wing organization on every high school campus in the state, with Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expecting “meaningful disciplinary action” against any school that stands in the way.