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Head of North Texas private school expresses hope, uncertainty over private school voucher program
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More than 2,100 private schools across Texas have opted in to receive tuition funds from Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA), also known as school vouchers.
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Texas parents rush to enroll their kids into state's school choice program
Texas saw the largest school choice rollout in U. S. history, with over 118,000 applications filed as of Friday.
"This has been the largest rollout of a school program in the nation and there is still about a month left -- application deadline on March 17," Abbott administration spokesperson Eduardo Leal told Fox News Digital.
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Texas Education Agency names new inspector general as educator misconduct reports surge
The Texas Education Agency has created a new leadership position aimed at strengthening oversight of educator misconduct as reports across the state sharply increase.
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'A punching bag': Why Abbott and Paxton single out Austin ISD amid Texas ICE protests
While protests against ICE have occurred in various school districts across Texas, Abbott and Paxton's scrutiny of Austin ISD has sparked a broader debate over the appropriate response to student activism and potential consequences for educators.
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Texas Education Agency warns districts of potential takeovers for "encouraging" student protests
The Texas Education Agency on Tuesday warned school districts that they could be taken over by the state if they help facilitate students walking out of class to attend protests.
