Universal public education was established here in the United States during the second half of the 19th century. The system has worked best when supported collaboratively by our federal government, state governments,

As Lowcountry lawmakers push the intention of school choice through a private voucher program, community leaders say the focus needs to move toward protecting public resources instead.

The Educational Choice for Children Act would benefit private and religious schools and higher-income families.

Members of the House Committee on Public Education clashed over the details of a school voucher bill — a topic that for the past couple of years has driven a wedge in the Republican Party and prompted Gov. Greg Abbott last year to help unseat incumbent Republican lawmakers who stood against a "school choice" proposal in 2023.

The marathon meeting lasted almost 24 hours, but that didn't deter constituents from speaking their minds. I guess this was inevitable. The woman who went viral for her warm interaction with Elon Musk at Donald Trump’s address to Congress says she was not “flirting” with the billionaire and said the scrutiny of her has been “awful.

The Texas Legislature is set to continue discussions on school vouchers today as the House considers two key bills that could reshape public education in the state. The Senate has already passed its version of a school voucher bill.

If passed, the legislation would create a program where parents could use state tax dollars toward sending their kids to private schools. While it’s a priority for many Republicans, those opposed to the idea aren’t staying quiet.