/tags/private-school private school en-US Copyright Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:25:24 GMT /news/2025-03-28/parents-sue-trinity-valley-school-allege-sexual-abuse-cover-up-involving-at-least-16-girls Parents say Trinity Valley hid years of abuse by a former teacher — and silenced those who tried to speak up. Now, they’re taking the school to court. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:25:24 GMT /news/2025-03-28/parents-sue-trinity-valley-school-allege-sexual-abuse-cover-up-involving-at-least-16-girls Matthew Sgroi | Fort Worth Report /government/2025-02-20/texas-house-unveils-its-private-school-voucher-bill Families participating in the program could receive about 85% of the amount public schools collect for each attending student from the state and local sources. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:58 GMT /government/2025-02-20/texas-house-unveils-its-private-school-voucher-bill Jaden Edison | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2024-08-13/texas-lawmakers-kick-off-a-new-season-of-heated-debate-over-school-vouchers The Legislature doesn’t reconvene for another five months, but the battle over creating a school voucher-like program in the state is already well underway. A Texas House committee meeting on Monday may provide a preview of what to expect in the battle ahead. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:00:16 GMT /texas-news/2024-08-13/texas-lawmakers-kick-off-a-new-season-of-heated-debate-over-school-vouchers Blaise Gainey /politics/2023-11-01/facing-enrollment-declines-texas-catholic-schools-are-leading-supporters-of-school-vouchers The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops has been one of the staunchest voucher supporters, arguing it would increase access to religious education regardless of income level. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:04:03 GMT /politics/2023-11-01/facing-enrollment-declines-texas-catholic-schools-are-leading-supporters-of-school-vouchers Maia Pandey | The Texas Tribune /politics/2023-09-20/gov-greg-abbott-says-special-legislative-session-on-school-choice-coming-in-october The governor promised political consequences if lawmakers cannot pass legislation allowing for publicly subsidized school vouchers before March primaries. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:43:42 GMT /politics/2023-09-20/gov-greg-abbott-says-special-legislative-session-on-school-choice-coming-in-october The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2023-05-12/texas-almost-approved-a-school-voucher-program-in-the-1950s-to-avoid-desegregation A bill to give Texas families public funds to avoid integrated schools almost became law in 1957. Fri, 12 May 2023 17:26:44 GMT /texas-news/2023-05-12/texas-almost-approved-a-school-voucher-program-in-the-1950s-to-avoid-desegregation Camille Phillips /politics/2023-04-07/skepticism-over-east-texas-private-school-tuition-assistance-persists-despite-push-from-leaders Gov. Greg Abbott and other conservatives say families need options to escape “woke” education in public schools. East Texas parents and school leaders say the national talking points are off base. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:50:28 GMT /politics/2023-04-07/skepticism-over-east-texas-private-school-tuition-assistance-persists-despite-push-from-leaders Pooja Salhotra | The Texas Tribune /government/2023-03-20/republican-backed-education-savings-account-bill-goes-before-a-senate-committee-this-week If passed, the bill would give parents of children in public school $8,000 for private school-related expenses. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:36:21 GMT /government/2023-03-20/republican-backed-education-savings-account-bill-goes-before-a-senate-committee-this-week Sarah Asch | Texas Standard /2020-12-28/schools-face-a-massive-challenge-to-make-up-for-learning-lost-during-the-pandemic Former Education Secretary John King Jr. thinks a national tutoring program would help students make up for lost learning during the pandemic. He talked with NPR about the challenges facing schools. Tue, 29 Dec 2020 13:00:14 GMT /2020-12-28/schools-face-a-massive-challenge-to-make-up-for-learning-lost-during-the-pandemic Mary Louise Kelly /education/2020-12-23/us-public-school-enrollment-dips-as-virus-disrupts-education An analysis of data from 33 states obtained by Chalkbeat and The Associated Press shows that public K-12 enrollment this fall has dropped across those states by more than 500,000 students, or 2%, since the same time last year. Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:00:01 GMT /education/2020-12-23/us-public-school-enrollment-dips-as-virus-disrupts-education Associated Press