A Texas House bill proposes increasing state funding for public schools by $220 per pupil, from $6,160 to $6,380, a figure education advocates deem insufficient. Another bill introduces education savings accounts for private school tuition. Democrats and advocates criticize the proposed measures as inadequate against inflation and insufficient for teacher salaries.
Texas House proposes modest $220 increase in per-student funding amid controversial push for STAAR overhaul
Categories:
Related Post
Amazon opens beauty and personal care store in Italy as part of brick-and-mortar expansionAmazon opens beauty and personal care store in Italy as part of brick-and-mortar expansion
Amazon has continued to tweak its physical store footprint over the years, opening and closing bookstores, cashierless convenience marts and clothing stores.
Dec 30: CBS News 24/7, 10am ETDec 30: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET
Remembering former President Jimmy Carter; Reflecting on Carter’s work with Habitat for Humanity.
How to set realistic health goals for 2025How to set realistic health goals for 2025
An estimated 79% of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions focus on their health and self improvement. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to