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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board encourages public to sign up for Higher EDge Conference
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 25, 2023
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is reminding the public to reserve their spots for the upcoming Higher EDge Conference. The conference, which aims to promote and advocate for higher education in Texas, features a lineup of keynote speakers and captivating programming.
Texas Commission of the Arts announces deadline for Young Masters Program
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 25, 2023
The Texas Commission on the Arts has announced that the deadline to apply for the Texas Young Masters Program is November 1st. The program, designed to support the creativity and projects of students, offers a grant of $5,000 for up to two years to help further their art education.
"Zip Code Crisis": ACE Scholarships advocates for school choice to empower low-income families to provide the best education for their children
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 24, 2023
Established in 2000, ACE Scholarships aims to empower lower-income parents by enabling them to choose the most suitable K-12 schools for their children. Frustrated with the limitations of the public school system and unsuccessful attempts at legislative reform, the founders sought to bridge the educational gap for economically disadvantaged students.
School Choice Advances, Senator Bettencourt applauds the work of the Senate
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 20, 2023
Senator Paul Bettencourt congratulated Senator Brandon Creighton on finally getting school choice SB1 approved by the Senate and moved on to the House. In a statement, Bettencourt praised SB1, calling it "by far the best universal school choice bill that we’ve passed out of the Senate."
State Board of Education’s Little Nominated for Kay Bailey Hutchison Leadership Award
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 16, 2023
The Texas Federation of Republican Women recently held their 34th biennial convention, featuring various speakers and presenting awards to women who have excelled in their work. Among the nominees for the prestigious Kay Bailey Hutchison Leadership Award was State Board of Education Member, Pam Little.
Texas Workforce Commission announces their 2023 Adult Education & Literacy Program Scholars
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 12, 2023
As part of the Texas Workforce Commission's mission to help adults get back on their feet, they designed a program called Adult Education and Literacy. Seeing marvelous improvement in their lives, the TWC has announced who these six outstanding Scholars are for this year.
Every Texan CEO: 'vouchers are not inevitable, instead we have broad bipartisan opposition and irritation'
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 10, 2023
Marisa Bono, CEO of Every Texan, and Texas House Democrats have expressed their strong opposition to Governor Greg Abbott's school choice legislation. This legislation includes education savings accounts and vouchers, which have been a priority for Governor Abbott.
Texas Talking Book Program to release new "Talking Book Voices" podcast
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 10, 2023
The Texas Talking Book Program, a division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, will soon be releasing a podcast titled "Talking Book Voices" that gives its listeners a deep dive into the history of and the current voices of the Talking Book Program.
National Club for Growth plans Texas engagement on school choice debate
By Lone Star Standard News Service | Oct 9, 2023
The head of Club for Growth today said the organization will get involved in the school choice debate in Texas.
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Corey DeAngelis: Texas Superintendents 'Shaking in Their Boots'; 'We're Going to Free Families from Their Tyrannical Clutches’
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 6, 2023
Corey DeAngelis criticized Texas superintendents for benefiting from a monopoly on education while suggesting that their opposition to school choice is driven by a desire to protect their own interests. Corey DeAngelis, a senior fellow at the American Federation for Children, was responding to an analysis which found Palestine ISD Superintendent Jason Marshall earns 33 percent more than typical superintendent and is against education freedom for parents.
Texas Lottery Commission contributes over $2 billion to public education and veterans' services
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 5, 2023
With record sales this fiscal year, the Texas Lottery Commission was able to contribute over $2 billion to public education and in their new veterans' services fund.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 2023 'Higher EDge' Conference to be held December 12-13th
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 3, 2023
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has announced that registration is now open for their 2023 'Higher EDge: Leading Texas' Future' conference. The event will take place on December 12-13. The board shared their excitement about the upcoming conference, stating, "We've got some exciting programming lined up this year. Take a look and register today!"
Last week for Texas juniors and seniors to apply for the 2024 United States Youth Program
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 3, 2023
The Texas Education Agency announced that applications for high school juniors and seniors in Texas to apply for the 2024 United States Senate Youth Program will be closing at the end of this week. According to the announcement, "There's one week left" for interested students to submit their applications.
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CEO of American Federation for Children: Republicans against education freedom 'should expect to lose their seat in the Republican primary next year'
By Lone Star Standard Report | Sep 25, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott announced his intent to call a special session for the Texas legislature aimed at passing a monumental school choice bill, which failed in May due to a number of Republicans' opposition. Tommy Schultz, CEO of the American Federation for Children, called out these legislative members for not supporting parents' rights.
Non-profit organization, My Possibilities, awarded $350,000 Texas Talent Connection Grant
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 24, 2023
Non-profit organization, My Possibilities, has been awarded the prestigious Texas Talent Connection grant by Governor Greg Abbott, according to an announcement made by the Texas Workforce Commission on September 21st. The grant, which amounts to $350,000, aims to support workforce training projects that lead to higher rates of job placement, higher wages, and increased job retention. My Possibilities plans to utilize the funds to establish the Employment Innovation School, a new facility that will provide higher education and employment opportunities for adults with...
Will Gov. Abbott deliver a school choice victory?
By Lone Star Standard Editorial Board | Sep 18, 2023
Overshadowed by the impeachment proceedings in the Texas legislature is the issue of school choice. Will Governor Abbott call a special session to pass a school choice bill? Will he be able to whip the votes in the House that would deliver this major legislative priority?
State Board of Education announces Heroes for Children awards
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 15, 2023
The State Board of Education has recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Heroes for Children Award. These fifteen school volunteers have been recognized for their dedicated years of service to public education in Texas. The award, established in 1994, aims to honor individuals who have excelled in advocating for education and have shown selfless care for children and the education system.
Miles: 'It is unbelievable that the district whose actions led to the creation of the CROWN Act is the first to defy the new law'
By Lone Star Standard Report | Sep 14, 2023
On Sept. 8, Sen. Borris Miles challenged Barber Hill School to rescind their actions of punishing a student based on his hairstyle and to revise their current protocols to abide by the CROWN Act.
Texas Board of Education Approves a Major Increase in Funding to be Allotted to Schools in the Coming Year
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 8, 2023
Texas Board of Education Approves Significant Increase in School Funding
Abbott awards the Purple Star Campus Designation to 150 Texas public schools
By Lone Star Standard Report | Sep 6, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott named 150 public schools in the state of Texas that have been chosen to receive the honor of the Purple Star Campus Designation, a press release from his office announced on Aug. 24.
