An Outlook for Texas’ Charter School Teacher Pay and Certification
In Texas, the average teacher salary is below the national average, even a $5,000 raise is a huge boost to their overall income. A...
A Look at School Lunch Debt in Texas
In 2017, when State Rep. Helen Giddings (D-Desoto) held up a piece of yellow cheese as an example of lunch given or taken away...
University of Texas' poorest incoming freshmen to receive $20,000, laptops and more starting this...
Beginning next fall, the neediest freshmen at the University of Texas will get a boost of $20,000 in financial aid to cover their long list of college living expenses —
What Texas Charter Schools Could Look Like Following New TEA Standards
As the Texas Education Agency debates new state rules that could fast-track charter school expansion, the role of charter schools in Texas—and the state’s...
Public Education Forums for 2020 Texas Candidates
After positive strides for public education in the 2019 session, candidates for the Texas Legislature in the 2020 elections will be asked how to...
Recent Shooting at a School Near Houston Raises Questions About Gun Safety
The first fatal shooting of the year took place in Texas on January 14.
A student was killed when a fellow classmate shot a handgun...
To Increase College Enrollment, FAFSA Becomes New Graduation Requirement
One of the greatest barriers to attending university is the cost.
The rising price of college tuition is making financial aid unavoidable for many students.
In...
Age Requirements for Public School in Texas: a Primer
When is the “right” time to enroll a child in kindergarten? According to Texas law, if a child turns five before September 1 in...
Texas Parents Struggle With Childcare During the Holidays
The public school system is by far the primary form of childcare for working Texas parents. On top of that, many Texas kids are...
Report Illustrates Complex System of State’s Early Childhood Revenue Sources
Though early education funding was a top priority for the Texas Legislature in 2019— especially after the loss of supplemental and grant funding for pre-K programs in
