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We might not ask the question often enough—why do public schools exist? Amid political debates, budget concerns, and...
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Aug 275 min read
What is “Right” and “Good” about Texas Public Schools!
Dr. Ray DeSpain shares his perspective on the challenges and successes within Texas public schools.
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Mar 11 min read
February 2024
Read the February e-newsletter HERE Texas Public Schools Demonstrate Commendable Progress! Texas public schools continue to demonstrate...
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Jan 301 min read
January 2024
Read the January e-newsletter here! At-risk Texas students make impressive gains!
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Jan 161 min read
Public Schools Remain the Best Choice
Why choose your neighborhood public school district for oncampus or online schooling?
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December 2023
Read the December e-newsletter here! Texas public schools shine bright with another year of outstanding achievements!
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Nov 1, 20231 min read
October 2023
Read the October e-newsletter here. Texas Public Schools continue to be the best choice for our students!
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Sep 29, 20232 min read
School Voucher Program Under Fire for Misuse of Taxpayer Funds - Following in Florida's Footsteps?
Vouchers – often referred to as “school choice” by proponents – are grants of public taxpayer funds to private entities...
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Sep 28, 20231 min read
September 2023
Read the September e-newsletter here. Vouchers – often referred to as “school choice” by proponents – are grants of public taxpayer funds...
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Aug 31, 20231 min read
August 2023
Read the August e-newsletter here. Texas Public Schools Rank 1st in Enrollment Growth!
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Aug 29, 20231 min read
Texas Public Schools Rank 1st in Enrollment Growth
Texas ranks 1st in enrollment growth with a remarkable increase of 596,800 students from 2012 to 2023! This enrollment surge underscores...
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Apr 27, 20237 min read
A West Texas Community Celebrates Significant Improvement within Their ISD
Education in Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD, just west of the Pecos and home to the world's first rodeo, has been a proverbial bull ride...
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Apr 5, 20231 min read
Texas Honors 95.8% of ISDs with Its Highest Ratings for Fiscal Responsibility
Texas public schools continue to shine! With an astonishing 99.4% of ISDs receiving a passing rating from the Financial Integrity Rating...
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Mar 16, 20232 min read
$2.59B of Taxpayer Funding Allows Students to Leave A and B Rated ISDs for Charters
There is no debate that every student deserves access to a high-quality taxpayer-funded education, nor should students have to attend...
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Aug 18, 20222 min read
Setting the Record Straight on Charter Schools
Basis Texas charter school promoted the academic record of its Shavano campus in San Antonio during testimony to House Public Education...
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Oct 4, 20213 min read
Texas Public Schools Remain Best Choice
In spite of political rhetoric to the contrary, public schools have never been more successful than they are today. Teeming with highly...
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