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Texas Democrats speak out against free speech attacks
PLUS: Greg Abbott announces Turning Point partnership Hey y’all, It’s been a busy week in Texas thanks to Monday’s candidate filing deadline for the 2026 election. But that didn’t stop other lawmakers from making headlines. This week we’ll take a look at Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement that was made at the Governor’s Mansion on Monday…
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What to know about private school vouchers
PLUS: Do you think these degrees are ‘unprofessional’? Happy December! I can’t believe we’re nearly through the year, and three months into The TexEd Report. If you’ve been with me since the start, thanks for sticking around. This week, we’ll take a look at the recently finalized rules for Texas’ new private school voucher program,…
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The role AI is playing in book bans
PLUS: Changes are coming to TX social studies Happy Wednesday! I hope you’re able to relax, recharge, and spend time with friends and family this week and reflect on all that you’re thankful for. In this week’s edition, we take a look at changes coming to social studies in Texas classrooms and the impact artificial…
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How voters fought for this Houston-area school board
PLUS: Lawmakers discuss free speech on college campuses Hey y’all! Between Texas A&M restricting how professors can teach race and gender, Fort Worth ISD appealing a state takeover by the Texas Education Agency, and a second federal judge ruling that requiring the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms is unconstitutional—there’s no shortage of education news…
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How white Christian nationalism is reshaping TX schools
PLUS: Students share why diversity is important on college campuses Hey y’all! Last week, I had the honor of moderating a panel in partnership with Americans United for Separation of Church and State at COURIER Texas’ “Faith, Freedom, and the Future of Texas” event over the infusion of white Christian nationalism into our Texas public…
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Fort Worth fights for its public schools
PLUS: Join me in Dallas tonight! Hi there! Last weekend, I attended a town hall in Fort Worth focused on the Texas Education Agency’s takeover of Fort Worth ISD. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa and other education advocates answered questions from concerned parents, and shared information on how to mobilize and fight for their public schools.…
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Why you should care about your local school board election
PLUS: Lawmakers denounce FWISD takeover Good afternoon, y’all! Did you know there’s an election happening right now in Texas? Early voting runs now through Friday, and Election Day is Nov. 4. There’s a lot on the ballot, including some local school board elections. Below you’ll find a breakdown on the importance of school boards, and…
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Is UT pledging its loyalty to Trump?
PLUS: New Braunfels shutters its school libraries Hey y’all👋 I attended the “No Kings” rally in downtown Dallas this past weekend, and was blown away by the number of people who braved the harsh rain to hear from some incredible speakers. They included Javier García del Moral, co-owner of The Wild Detectives, one of my…
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How the government shutdown impacts TX students
PLUS: Texas State faculty fight curriculum audits Welcome back to another edition of The TexEd Report! If you missed last week’s edition you can check it out here, and if there are any topics you think I should be covering that I’m not, please let me know. The government shutdown just hit its two-week mark,…
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Texas ranks second in the US for book bans📚
PLUS: More schools adopt Bluebonnet Learning Hey y’all! We’re celebrating Banned Books Week—a week that highlights efforts to fight censorship in our school libraries and celebrates literary works. Below you’ll find a breakdown on all things banned books in Texas. We’ll also take a look at more schools adopting Bluebonnet Learning—the controversial religion-infused curriculum that…
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What a state takeover means for your school district
PLUS: Attacks on academic freedom continue Happy October! 🍂 I can’t believe we’re already four weeks into The TexEd Report. I hope you’ve found my reporting insightful. If there are any topics you think I’m missing out on or want to learn more about, let me know. I want to hear from you! In case…
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Texas teachers got a pay raise. Is it enough?💰
PLUS: A former educator is running for US Senate Hey y’all, Welcome back to another edition of The TexEd Report! Last Thursday, I covered a campaign rally in Deep Ellum for James Talarico. The 36-year-old Democrat from Round Rock is a former 6th grade English teacher in San Antonio who is running for US Senate…
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New laws are bringing more religion into classrooms✝️
PLUS: Free speech for educators is being tested Happy Wednesday!☀️ Welcome to the second edition of The TexEd Report. In case you missed our debut edition, you can read it here. This week we continue our conversation with educators across our state navigating a slew of new education-focused laws in their public schools. You’ll hear…
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School is back in session🎒
PLUS: Activists challenge DEI ban in court Hey y’all 👋 I’m thrilled to welcome you to the first edition of The TexEd Report, a new education-focused newsletter from COURIER Texas that’s here to breakdown how policies and decisions made at the Capitol are impacting classrooms throughout our state. You’ll find The TexEd Report in your…
