"The Texas Senate's passage of SB 2 is the biggest launch of any universal school choice program in American history, with $1 billion in funding for 100,000 students," Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said in a statement Wednesday night.
Since the start of the Horizon program nine years ago, Edgewood ISD test scores and graduation rates have increased and more than 90% of program participants have gone on to college. Public and private school students alike have thrived under school choice in San Antonio....
There are a variety of school choice options available for many of the 7.1 million children living in Texas. Families in Texas can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, a
School-Choice Plan Would Hurt Poorest Texas Familiesletters in The Wall Street Journal Texas school choice plan, Kent Grusendorf and Michael Barba, hurt the poorsWSJ
ESAs or a similar program through the state House. "Counting what I call only true hardcore school choice proponents, there are 79 votes in favor in the Texas House. It takes 76 votes to get it passed," he said at a publicappearance at a Christian private schoolthe day after the ...
State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, sharply criticized the governor's school choice program. "Voucher scams are not school choice," Talarico said. "It's the schools' choice because private schools can deny admission to any kid for any reason they want. ...
School choice is surging in popularity: 74% of parents with school-aged children want control over their children’s education dollars. Here in Texas, a majority from across the political spectrum is on board. Now that state legislators have convened for
He adds that he wants to ensure participation in the program is "entirely voluntary" for families and schools. He is also looking to increase public school choice opportunities by increasing funding for open-enrollment charter school facilities, expanding virtual education options, and improving access...
Teachers, parents and advocates testified on the school choice idea, which has repeatedly been batted down in Texas.
One school choice program, the HORIZON Program in San Antonio Texas, has the potential to provide answers to rival claims about school choice - especially as it pertains to the education of Hispanic children. Starting with the 1998-99 school year, the Children’s ...