Rapp: Texas school funding; the misleading per-student average - Cross Timbers Gazette

Rapp: Texas school funding; the misleading per-student average - Cross Timbers Gazette

By Lori Rapp, Ed.D., Lewisville ISD Superintendent of Schools When it comes to funding Texas public schools, one of the most commonly cited figures is the amount of money allocated “per student.” At first glance, this number seems straightforward—an easy way to understand how much funding our schools receive. However, this average is misleading and fails to reflect the reality of what school districts like Lewisville ISD actually receive to educ…

Texas House Democrats could hold GOP priorities hostage to force stat…

More than 50 House Democrats have signed on to a plan to spike all constitutional amendments unless the House allows voters to decide whether school vouchers will be legalized.

4.15.2025: House showdown set on school choice.

School Choice Showdown Set for Wednesday in Texas House… Officials Continue Investigations Into North Texas Islamic ‘City’… Senators Approve Increasing Public Participation in Judicial Oversight… ‘Climate Justice’ Plan Proposes Using NGOs To Work Around State Law… The post 4.15.2025: House showdown set on school choice. appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

These Texas Graduate Schools Break The Top 100 in US

The annual ranking of graduate school programs from U.S. News & World Report is officially out. Texas has the country's third-largest number of colleges and universities, so it’s unsurprising that several are ranked in the top 100 for graduate school programs…

Texas House takes up school funding bill Wednesday

This Wednesday, the Texas House is expected to take up major education bills in Austin, which may drastically change your neighborhood school. Long-running problems burst into public view this year: Some North Texas school boards will decide whether to close or consolidate schools, claiming more money can help keep up with enrollment growth or make needed repairs. In the background, business groups are concerned with recent test results, which s…