University of North Texas names Harrison Keller as sole finalist for president

Keller has served as the commissioner of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board since 2019.
Billions in taxpayer dollars now go to religious schools via vouchers

Billions in taxpayer dollars are being used to pay tuition at religious schools throughout the country, as state voucher programs expand dramatically and the line separating public education and religion fades. School vouchers can be used at almost any private school, but the vast majority of the money is being directed to religious schools, according to a Washington Post examination of the nation’s largest voucher programs. Vouchers, government money that covers education costs for families outside the public schools, vary by state but offer up to $16,000 per student per year, and in many cases fully cover the cost of tuition at private schools. In some schools, a large share of the student body is benefiting from a voucher, meaning a significant portion of the school’s funding is coming directly from the government.
H-E-B’s Charles Butt spends big to boost public schools. Why did he cut back before key elections?

Gov. Greg Abbott and pro-voucher groups pumped a record-breaking $15 million into flipping state House seats ahead of the March primaries, while the grocery giant’s political action committee spent just under $2 million supporting GOP incumbents. After bruising defeats in the first round, Butt spent even less in May’s runoffs, in which four more pro-voucher candidates won, securing a presumed majority in the House to pass Abbott’s plan next year to divert taxpayer dollars to private and religious schools. The week before the defeats, Butt’s political committee reported that it had left more than $10 million unspent in its account.
UIL approves major change for Texas high school playoffs. Here’s what it means.

The postseason format for several Texas high school sports has received a shake-up, with the University Interscholastic League (UIL) approving a change that will impact the playoffs for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. An amendment to create split postseason divisions in the aforementioned sports was passed Tuesday by the UIL Legislative Council—a move that will drastically increase the number of state champions that are crowned, starting with the upcoming school year. The new format will follow what is currently utilized in Class 6A football, where teams who make the playoffs are separated into two divisions based on enrollment. Unlike other sports, football classifications below 6A are separated into divisions for regular-season play.
Meet Rogers ISD’s newest superintendent

ROGERS, Texas (KXXV) — Duana Brashear is the new superintendent of Rogers ISD. She's been in education for 20 years spending time at Splendora, Lexington, and Cameron — she tells me she comes from a family of educators, but she's the only one to go on the administration side. Her mentor, Rick Kershner, allowed her to follow him to Royal ISD. "And that was my first stint in central administration got to be an assistant superintendent under Rick Kershner in Royal, amazing district, amazing kids, his leadership made me who I am today," Brashear said. She has decorated B's on her wall from students and staff of her past. It's motivation now as she works in her office. She tells me Rogers ISD is filled with less than 900 kids. Teachers and staff, their reputation is filled with excellence. Small and diverse, that’s what attracted her to the position. "I'm not coming to change anything I'm coming to be a part of greatness," Brashear. said
Democrats Set To Flip GOP Strongholds And Defeat Abbott’s Vouchers

Here are the 19 Republican seats that pro-public school advocates should be aiming at: ..................Out of those 19 seats, Democrats would need to flip 12 to win back the Texas house, and at least 10 to shut down vouchers and many other far-right policies.

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University of North Texas names Harrison Keller as sole finalist for president

Billions in taxpayer dollars now go to religious schools via vouchers

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UIL approves major change for Texas high school playoffs. Here’s what it means.

Meet Rogers ISD’s newest superintendent

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