Studies show, for instance, that charter schools cherry-pick their students. Even in charter schools with lottery-based admissions, required under Virginia law, barriers like family involvement stipulations or attendance minimums screen out students who regular public schools must serve. These forms of selective admissions practices in publicly funded schools undermine educational equity, with disproportionate impact on […]
If 2020 taught us everything, it is that education evolves to meet the demands of a new generation. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual learning exploded in the educational landscape and has settled permanently. While the district believes that it is best for students to participate in the traditional setting to meet the ever-evolving needs […]
While the budget, pandemic and the aftermath of the Uri winter storm dominated much of the last legislature, lawmakers made unprecedented strides in aligning education with the labor market that will have long-term benefits for Texan students, employers and the economy. Several new policies will ensure that students have access to the educational opportunities needed […]
