Public Libraries: The Newest Casualty of America’s Culture War
Books began falling off the shelves of Llano Public libraries in early November, following an email to Ron Cunningham titled: "Pornographic Filth at the...
Why Have Texas Teachers’ Salaries Decreased In The Last Decade?
Texas is facing a retention crisis for certified teachers and qualified school staff. Their average salary has not changed in the last decade, in...
“Out of Town” Cruz May Be Out of Touch
Last week there was quite a controversy over whether or not Gov. Greg Abbott would support school choice in the form of vouchers.
It all...
Bestselling Author Joins Texas’ Ever-Growing List Of Banned Literature
Rupi Kaur’s “Milk & Honey” is the most recent target in Gov. Greg Abbott’s literary witch hunt. The bestselling author’s poetry book will be...
Rev. Charlie Johnson Claims “No Political Will” for School Vouchers in Texas House
In a recent panel discussion, Rev. Charlie Johnson, the executive director of the Pastors for Texas Children, said that there was “no political will”...
Meet Austin’s Homeless Students’ Guardian Angel
Austin Texas has an angel on earth that goes by the name of Norma Mercado.Ms. Mercado is a one-woman rescue squad, always going out...
Will Texas State Leaders Continue to Propose Failed Voucher Schemes?
Earlier this week, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick released his 2022 Interim Legislative Charges for thirteen different legislative committees around a number of issues....
Abbott Flips on Teachers After Primary Election
Following an easy primary win over a field of far-right challengers, Texas Governor Greg Abbott seems to be shifting his position on public education...
Abbott And TEA Adjust Texas Schools Funding Formula
Due to the pandemic, school districts' attendance rates have plummeted, which in contrast has affected school funding – that in Texas is largely based...
Texas Teacher Shortages Continue As Conditions Stay Unacceptable
Governor Gregg Abbott announced a new task force to address teacher shortages in the state, but as many of the issues driving the shortage...
