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Last updated: July 24, 2026
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New Report Highlights Barriers to University Success for Former Texas Foster Youth
A landmark report from Education Reach for Texans examines why foster care alumni face significant hurdles when pursuing higher education degrees.
Texas Standard • Jul 15, 2026
Modern Perspectives Challenge Longstanding Narratives of Texas Revolution History
New academic efforts aim to re-evaluate the historical accounts of the 1836 Texas Revolution and the role of diverse stakeholders.
Texas History Stories (Google News) • Jul 14, 2026
Education Savings Accounts: A Parent's Guide to Texas School Choice
How the new ESA program works, who qualifies, what expenses are covered, and the application timeline parents need to know before the fall enrollment window.
Education Desk • 3 weeks ago
Understanding Texas School Finance: Recapture, ISD Budgets, and the Funding Formula
How the Foundation School Program, basic allotment, and 'Robin Hood' recapture redistribute property-tax dollars — and why two ISDs with identical tax rates fund students very differently.
Education Desk • 1 month ago
Texas School Board Powers Explained: Curriculum, Budgets, and Why They Matter
What an elected school board actually controls — from library policy and bond elections to superintendent hiring — and why low-turnout May races shape your kids' classrooms.
Education Desk • 1 month ago