Interview

The Future Of Texas Education: The Looming Threat Of Voucher Scams

Reform Austin Journalist Jovanka Palacios interviews Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) on HB 1548. A bill that proposes an across-the-board pay raise of $15,000 for teachers and a 25% pay increase for school support staff.

In addition to raising teacher’s salaries, Talarico discusses other public education issues, such as; “school choice programs” (a.k.a Gov. Greg Abbott’s voucher scam,) Texas’ teacher exodus crisis, “woke agendas,” and the far-right Republican’s plan to create wedges in the legislative chamber.

Jovanka Palacios

Jovanka Palacios, a Mexican-American Politics Reporter and Managing Editor at RA's Gun Violence Watch, unveils the Capitol's inner workings. Focused on Public Education and Gun Policies, she passionately advocates for informed dialogue, delivering concise, impactful insights into the intricate political landscape.

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