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This morning, Our Schools Our Democracy launched the TX Center for Voucher Transparency, an independent, public watchdog that will support transparency, fiscal responsibility, & fairness in the new TEFA voucher program. Read the press release: osod.org/texas-nonprofit-lau… #txed
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Thanks to parents & students from across the state who shared the public school price tag of vouchers in their district, and partners incl. @pastors4kids @AutismSociety @studentsengaged @IDRAedu @EveryTxn @txstateteachers @TexasAFT who stood with us to support TX public schools.
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Yesterday, Texas parents, students, & advocates shared the estimated public school price tag of private school vouchers - a staggering $294m statewide. Every dollar lost to vouchers that serve the few reduces choices for the many. 📹: facebook.com/share/v/1Jwmr8c… #txed #txlege
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Our Schools Our Democracy retweeted
.@OSODTexas held a press conference at the Texas Capitol, highlighting the state funds and choices that "local public school districts will lost to vouchers," approximating $294 million from PIR requests provided by the Comptroller's office.
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Our reporting has shown that almost anyone can start a private school — no experience required. So we partnered with local journalists across multiple states to establish our own schools. Here’s how that went. propublica.org/article/propu…
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Use our No Blank Check toolkit to share the facts about private school vouchers and contact your lawmakers: osod.org/no-blank-check-for-…
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On Wednesday, the Texas Senate Ed Committee will meet for an interim hearing that includes Texas’ $1b private school voucher program, which has been marked by broken promises, insufficient data, and unanswered questions.
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Don't miss next month's OSOD Insider! Sign up for updates: bit.ly/OSODsignup Use our No Blank Check toolkit to share the facts and contact your lawmakers to oppose additional funding for vouchers: osod.org/no-blank-check-for-…
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Our Schools Our Democracy retweeted
At least 28,200 Texas public school students took a school voucher, an estimated loss of at least $227 million in state funding for their public districts. bit.ly/4hws6Qg
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BREAKING: Emails between state officials and people in Alpha School’s orbit, obtained by @propublica & @TexasTribune, give an inside look at the Texas Education Agency’s efforts to help pilot Alpha’s AI tool in public school districts. From @LChurchilll propublica.org/article/alpha…
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Large urban-area school districts have seen the most students leave. But the effect could be felt more acutely among smaller school districts, where losing a few students can be big financial hit. houstonchronicle.com/politic…
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Texas’ school voucher program promised families more choices. But after Shundelon Ross’ 5-year-old son, who has autism, was rejected by a private school, she struggled to find one that could meet his needs. Nearly 7,400 students with disabilities have returned their vouchers, according to state data. Read the full story at the link in our bio. 📹️: Shannon Worley / Social video producer ✍️: Jessica Ma / Education reporter
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Have you registered yet for next week's webinar? Register now: bit.ly/4hhh16z
Texas' voucher experiment is entering its first school year, and it's time to evaluate the early data. Join Our Schools Our Democracy to learn what we know now and what you can do as lawmakers discuss the future of the program. Register now: bit.ly/4hhh16z
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Texas' voucher experiment is entering its first school year, and it's time to evaluate the early data. Join Our Schools Our Democracy to learn what we know now and what you can do as lawmakers discuss the future of the program. Register now: bit.ly/4hhh16z
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