Proposals impacting the timing and method of distributing stimulus funds are still being debated. We are almost to the finish line on the discussion of federal stimulus funding for education. But while districts now...
What is the most crucial leg of a stool? The one that is missing. A strong Texas recovery starts with the recovery of our public schools. Right now, Texas has only secured two funding...
What is the most crucial leg of a stool? The one that is missing. A strong Texas recovery starts with the recovery of our public schools. Right now, Texas has only secured two funding...
Through the passing of House Bill 3 last session, lawmakers committed to increase funding for public schools. However, the pandemic has presented major budget challenges for public schools, and districts can’t afford to lose...
Like a steady stool needs three strong legs, our schools need Texas leadership to follow through on three simple commitments. They say a productive life is all about balance. And all of us, including...
It was just after midnight when the phone rang. The winter storm had knocked out power, causing rolling blackouts across Waxahachie — and across Texas. A local nursing home lost power and didn’t have...
The federal government is providing billions in COVID-19 relief funding to public schools across the country. Texas initially received $1.3 billion in federal stimulus funding intended for our schools in the spring of 2020....
School leaders and educators are going to remarkable lengths reaching and serving their students. From the plains of Amarillo, to the sprawling Dallas/Fort Worth suburbs, to the urban centers of Houston, school districts have...
We heard a lot about public schools in 2020. We saw news headlines, social media posts, photos, and videos about the pandemic school experience. We even read a few questionable predictions about learning models...
There’s a New Reason to Preserve Early Childhood Investments There was no shortage of media coverage when the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 3 in 2019, investing $5 billion to strengthen public education. Part...
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