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School Funding

Most voucher applicants are already in private school, new data shows

  • Mar 31

Applications for private school vouchers close Tuesday

  • Mar 17

Many Texas voucher applicants already not in public school, data shows

  • Mar 10

HISD wants to spend $2M on program while closing 12 schools: Docs

  • Feb 25

Northwestern reaches deal with Trump admin. to restore federal funding

  • Nov 29, 2025

Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continues

  • Nov 4, 2025

School for autistic kids to lose state funding after reporting abuse

  • Aug 20, 2025

Brown University strikes agreement with Trump administration

  • Aug 1, 2025

Latest Videos

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Houston ISD projects 4000 student enrollment drop for 2026-27 school year

  • Jun 13
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Most voucher applicants are already in private school, according to new Comptroller data

  • Mar 30
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Most Texas voucher applicants may already be outside public school system, data reveals

  • Mar 10
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Parents say district lacks transparency as HISD pushes to fund HISD Now and cut misinformation

  • Feb 25
3:26

Houston school for autistic kids set to lose state funding after reporting abuse

  • Aug 20, 2025
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School funding and property taxes are headline issues in state legislature

  • May 13, 2025
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School funding and voucher bills clear Texas House, but Senate approval is still needed

  • Apr 18, 2025
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In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program

  • Apr 17, 2025

Latest Stories

Humble ISD officials approve 3% on-average raises for most staff members in FY 2025-26

Teachers with one to two years of experience would receive a raise of about 3%, while teachers with at least three years of experience would receive an average raise of 7%.

  • Jun 30, 2025

Texas Legislature approves $8.5 billion boost for public schools after years of stagnant funding

Gov. Greg Abbott has already said he intends to sign the bill, which will give schools funding for salary increases, special education, teacher preparation, and operational costs.

  • May 30, 2025

School funding and property taxes are headline issues in state legislature

"This is going to be, this potentially has the opportunity to be, the best session and maybe legislative history," Lt. Governor Dan Patrick said.

  • May 13, 2025

Private school vouchers are now law in Texas. Here's how they will work.

Texas will give participating families about $10,000 to pay for their kids' private schooling. Other details about the program, set to launch in 2026, are unclear.

  • May 5, 2025
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New Caney ISD approves $1K bonuses for returning full-time employees

New Caney ISD said full-time employees returning for the 2025-26 school year will receive a $1,000 retention incentive on their May 5 paycheck.

  • Apr 30, 2025