The San Antonio area’s largest public school district has named an administrator from Central Texas as its next leader, per reports from San Antonio-based media outlets.
Researchers at Rice University in Houston published a study that reveals the influence parents’ school experiences have on where they place their children, according to an institution-issued press release.
The State of Texas’ decision to take control of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) elicited reactions from several leaders, including Gov. Greg Abbott and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston-based media outlets reported.
The next academic year will see several public school districts hold classes for four days a week instead of five, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R-TX) says school choice will make education better for parents, teachers and students, adding that competition will improve the system for all.
Gov. Greg Abbott visited a Bryan Christian private school on Tuesday where he reaffirmed his support for parental rights when it comes to their children’s education, per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.
A Republican state senator from Southeast Texas said many parents have expressed support toward school choice, per a report from San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS.