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| Included are the daily clippings for Texas Association of Secondary School Principals - February 17, 2026. |
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| ...is running for Texas lieutenant governor on a platform of strengthening public schools, opposing vouchers, expanding healthcare access, and investing in housing and water infrastructure. Marcos Isaias Vélez... |
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| ...Minneapolis al área de Houston, estudiantes dicen que quieren ser escuchados NOW PLAYING UP NEXT Is the voucher worth it? Here’s how much private school really costs Houston families NOW PLAYING UP NEXT VIDEO:... |
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| ...Tannistha Sinha/Houston Defender Becoming the first African American superintendent of Alief Independent School District (ISD) came with issues that Dr. Anthony Mays had anticipated, but the University of Texas... |
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| ...2026 - Paxton Sues Utility District Over Alleged Scheme to Support ‘EPIC City’ Development… - Texas School Choice Program Surpasses 100,000 Applications… - Illegal Aliens in Texas Continue to Commit Child... |
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| ...Texas Senate, Dan Patrick has demonstrated legislative effectiveness and delivered tax relief, limited school choice and other conservative priorities. Patrick often drifts to the far right, driven by his conservative... |
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| ...independently. Social media: Facebook: aaronfortx98 | Instagram, X and Bluesky: aaronfortx Education: High school graduate Occupation and workplace: McDonald’s crew member and former school janitor Previous elected... |
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| ...needs to be done. Currently, on the State Board of Education, there are only three people who hold a teacher certification, and I am the only one who still works in the education system. We need educators to... |
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| ...Lastly, education and child care — by securing funding for Universal child care and shifting public school funding to a state level secure Universal education funding equality statewide. What is the single... |
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| ...My priority is a balanced approach that focuses on academic excellence, parental empowerment, and teacher support: Prioritizing Core Academics: I will fight to ensure tax dollars are focused on core academic... |
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| ...each. 1. Improve and fully fund our public schools: The first priority here is to repeal the public school voucher scam, including vouchers for private home and for-profit virtual schools. The following task... |
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| ...push for Medicaid expansion until it passes. 2. Fully fund public schools: Repeal Abbott’s private school voucher scam, which will siphon billions from our public schools. Further increase the basic allotment,... |
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| ...B.A. English, minor Spanish — University of Texas at Austin; juris doctorate — St. Mary’s University School of Law Occupation and workplace: Criminal Defense Attorney/The Law Office of Ebony M. Turner, LLC... |
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| ...kids the best public education we can, rather than make their schools suffer through programs like vouchers. What is the single biggest issue your constituents face? How would you address it? Distraction.... |
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| ...the numbers on Monday morning and said they were proof that Texas families overwhelmingly support school choice. "Texas families are now more in control of their child's academic success, regardless of... |
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| ...AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin ISD general enrollment and transfer applications are now open for the 2026-27 school year, but this comes at a time when the district is seeing declining enrollment. Superintendent Matias... |
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| ...classrooms every day. As an educator and school leader for more than 27 years, including serving as a principal, I understand the challenges teachers, students and families face and the importance of thoughtful,... |
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| ...those stories — freely and independently. Education: MBA in management and marketing, TCU Neeley School of Business; bachelor of arts, TCU; attended kindergarten through 12th grade in Arlington ISD and... |
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| ...@buchsons; Instagram: @jon4congress2026 Education: MBA in entrepreneurial management, Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania; BA in computer science, University of California, San Diego Occupation... |
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| ...together members of the local Republican Party chapter and included discussions on issues such as school choice, gender participation in sports and voting laws. Abbott emphasized Texas’ election laws, including... |
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| ...addresses closure of 12 schools NOW PLAYING UP NEXT HISD Superintendent Mike Miles Then vs. Now on School Closures NOW PLAYING UP NEXT As HISD considers closing 12 schools, what could happen to the buildings... |
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| ...Tribune Content Agency, LLC. More from this section Education Local families are applying for school vouchers. Here is how to do it: Feb 15, 2026 Politics Cuba’s leaders just lost an ally in Maduro... |
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| ...have received more than 100,000 applications. Abbott said this marks the largest launch of a new school choice program in the nation’s history. Central Texas private schools say they aren’t surprised by... |
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| The Killeen Independent School District’s Board of Trustees is scheduled to consider approving a three-year charter school partnership for Manor Middle School. The action item is listed on the agenda for... |
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| ...where people want to go to HISD and don’t look for other options," he said. Enrollment Decline and School Choice Surratt points to declining enrollment as a driving force behind the potential closures. ... |
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| ...News report. Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said this is a sign that Texans are embracing school choice and educational freedom. "For years, parents have asked for more control and more choices... |
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| February 16, 2026 - Texas School Choice Program Surpasses 100,000 Applications - Paxton Investigating Three More School Districts Over Anti-ICE Protests - UT-Austin to Consolidate, Review Race and Gender... |
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| Governor Greg Abbott is celebrating what state leaders call a historic launch for Texas’ new school choice initiative. Did you apply over the couple of weeks? Over 100,000 of your fellow Texans did. Texas... |
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| ...Updated Feb 14, 2026 Center for Politics At the end of candidate filings, a crowded field for city, school elections Feb 13, 2026 Education Local families are applying for school vouchers. Here is how... |
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| More than 100-thousand Texas families have signed up for a new private school voucher program. Governor Greg Abbott says that demand is so strong that he would like to see it expanded. The program gives... |
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| ...Arts College The reorganization will include a review of ethnic and gender studies courses. Texas School Choice Program Surpasses 100,000 Applications The early response may increase pressure on lawmakers... |
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| ...politics that have nearly destroyed the entire U.K. Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) joins to discuss school choice finally arriving in Texas, as over 100,000 students have applied for Texas' school choice... |
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| ...Rayford Rd. - South County - Wreck February 16 2026, 11:58 am Gov. Abbott Celebrates Record-Breaking School Choice Demand February 16 2026, 11:10 am Traffic Alert: W. Davis / Hwy 105 - Conroe - Wreck February... |
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| ...that." Property taxes Cook said voters can expect him to work with state leadership on eliminating school property taxes and "take that on as a state responsibility." His position is in line with Gov. Greg... |
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| ...Brandon Waltens | February 16, 2026 Less than two weeks after applications opened for Texas’ new school choice program, more than 100,000 students have already applied for Education Freedom Accounts, according... |
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| (Justin Hamel For The Texas Tribune, Justin Hamel For The Texas Tribune) TEXAS - Texas’ new school choice program is already seeing record-breaking demand. More than 100,000 Texas families have applied... |
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| ...Personalized Mortgage Advice Close to Home How Long Does $1 Million Last After 60? Look for Any High School Yearbook, It's Free! The World Bank issued a report 45 years ago which said a larger regional market... |
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| ...administrators listened to dozens of parents, teachers, children and taxpayers who spoke out against school closures during the public comment period of this past week's workshop board meeting. Before a packed... |
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| ...Texas Education Freedom Account program in less than two weeks, marking the largest launch of a new school choice program in the nation’s history. Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the record-breaking demand,... |
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| ...trailed by political crises at home Updated Feb 13, 2026 Education Local families are applying for school vouchers. Here is how to do it: Feb 15, 2026 Center for Politics Nash-King announces run for... |
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| ...receiving more than 100,000 applications in less than two weeks proves that families overwhelmingly want school choice," said Governor Abbott. "Through this program, families will receive funds to send their children... |
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| ...schools, of which $4.2 billion went to salary increases for teachers. It's never enough to pay a great teacher more money. On the flip side, we need to make sure that we have quality teachers and weed out those... |
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| (AUSTIN) — The record-setting demand for school choice in Texas hit a new milestone this weekend. More than 100,000 students have applied for Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) in less than two weeks.... |
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| ...communities. The organization works to uplift communities by expanding access to capital, promoting school choice, and advancing prison sentence reform initiatives. Through its "O-Plan," it fosters economic... |
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| Lower school students sing altogether during a parade and concert at the Hockaday School. Over the past century, the Hockaday School has made a name for itself — the kind of reputation that invokes recognition,... |
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| ...could shift whether counties pursue reform-focused or tougher prosecution strategies. Education School funding, curriculum debates and voucher proposals dominate many legislative races. Internal party... |
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| ...Another man wrote a message behind the picture of his young daughter, requesting that she become a teacher. Most of the men had been arrested years earlier during anti-Communist raids by the police of Greek... |
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| ...Gibson said. "And, guess what, someone had a gun. That is usually the issue." Christian Mother, Teacher Found Dead As Police Hunt Homicide Suspect In Ohio Home Invasion Regina Hall, a nearby resident... |
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| ...is running for Texas lieutenant governor on a platform of strengthening public schools, opposing vouchers, expanding healthcare access, and investing in housing and water infrastructure. Marcos Isaias Vélez... |
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| ...knife crime increased dramatically from just 18% to 82%, reflecting a substantial shift in trust. Teacher feedback reinforced these findings, with all respondents affirming the programme as worthwhile and... |
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| ...investment while supporting conservation, job creation and sustainable development. Environment Principal Secretary Festus Ng’eno said the system is designed to ensure carbon trading benefits communities... |
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| ...grew up on Maple Street in Longview and graduated from Longview High School. He is a semi-retired teacher living in Austin. Contact him at [email protected]. His Substack is Paco Pond. Longview News-Journal... |
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| ...collaborated with choreographer/director Arthur Pita, Olivier-Award winning former Royal Ballet Principal Edward Watson MBE, composer Frank Moon and Oxford Kafka Research Programme to perform Kafka’s A... |
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| ...intended to be used. About Garmin: Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, zūmo, Tread... |
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| ...Tannistha Sinha/Houston Defender Becoming the first African American superintendent of Alief Independent School District (ISD) came with issues that Dr. Anthony Mays had anticipated, but the University of Texas... |
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