Apply now: Unused school voucher funds in El Paso could go elsewhere

Apply now: Unused school voucher funds in El Paso could go elsewhere

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — School vouchers have long been a topic of controversy in education. According to advocates of the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA), vouchers are a great option for children to receive a private school education, but others believe they primarily benefit wealthy families at the expense of public schools. Principal of St. Joseph's [...]

Texas school voucher program draws massive demand but few public students

Texas’ new school voucher initiative, officially known as the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program, has drawn massive interest from families across the state.  So far, more than 244,132 families have applied and over 2,200 schools have signed up to participate, with private schools being a central part of the voucher ecosystem. But while the number of applicants indicates high demand, early data suggest that the majority are not curre…