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School choice, teacher pay and property tax relief found in Texas budget proposals this session
The House and Senate are aligning on priorities, meaning school choice, teacher raises, and property tax cuts could be on the ...
Texas lawmakers propose billions for school choice efforts: ‘No matter their zip code’
Proponents of school choice in Texas argue it lets students attend schools that fit their specific needs, while critics claim ...
Texas budget writers want $1 billion for school vouchers, $5 billion for teacher pay raises
Both chambers are off to a fast start, with each unveiling its plan to guide state spending for the two-year budget cycle ...
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State lawmakers ask education agency for guidance on how Texas schools can respond to Trump’s immigration plans
More than a dozen Texas Democrats expressed concern about the elimination of a federal policy preventing immigration arrests at schools.
Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts
Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two ...
Texas House, Senate propose new money for school choice, extra funding for public schools, & more property tax relief
There's also about $6.5 billion in additional money for property tax relief on top of what was passed two years ago. That may ...
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'Hopeful but very worried' | Labor union president discusses what teachers want from Texas legislative session
Some of the issues include stagnant pay, underfunded schools and safety concerns, all of which are driving teachers out of the profession. Rick Levy, the president of the Texas AFL-CIO – a state ...
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Three-quarters of teachers union survey respondents are burned out, Texas AFT said
LEGISLATURE: Funding, culture wars in higher education expected to fuel fires in Texas Legislature session Houston area school districts hope for more funding amid inflation and increases in ...