Charter Schools - ESC 17
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Opinion: State Rep. Glenn Rogers on Rep. Dustin Burrows school …
Oct 31, 2024 · State Rep. Dustin Burrows recently penned an Op-ed concerning the politics of school closings in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. With an exceptional amount of misleading …
Charter Schools in Churches a Focus of Praise, Concerns - The Texas Tribune
Aug 11, 2013 · Charter schools with ties to faith-based organizations have cropped up across Texas. Proponents say that's a result of smart budgeting, but critics have concerns about …
Texas lawmakers propose billions for school choice efforts: 'No
1 day ago · Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-District 83, wrote in a press release that passing the House's proposal, which comes as part of a wider state budget measure, could …
Tarrant County GOP divided over school choice, vouchers as …
22 hours ago · In November, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence that he now has enough votes in the Texas House to pass an education savings account program. The new House …
Dustin Burrows on bipartisanship, school vouchers and why he …
Dec 13, 2024 · As soon as the embattled Beaumont Republican announced his withdrawal from the race late last week, one of his top allies, Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock, launched his …
Opinion: Salter: Applauding Rep. Burrows' take on school choice
Oct 31, 2024 · In a recent opinion article, State Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, writes that he “worked with [his] fellow legislators to increase funding…and allow for school choice." He …
Private school vouchers likely to be marquee issue for Texas ...
Dec 22, 2024 · Republicans David Cook of Mansfield and Dustin Burrows of Lubbock are currently the top contenders for the job. To become speaker, a lawmaker needs the backing of …
Texas Legislature approves school safety bills, shelves school …
Jul 19, 2023 · Below are six public education bills approved by the Texas Legislature and a look at what's to come. All public and open-enrollment charter schools must have at least one …
SBOE approves 4 new charter schools in Texas - The Texas Tribune
Jun 26, 2024 · Four new charter schools are one step closer to opening in Texas after the State Board of Education voted to approve them Friday. On Wednesday, Texas Education Agency …