Texas just signed $8.5 billion into law for public schools. 💰🏫 Largest investment in Texas education history teacher pay, special ed, early literacy, and school safety. But Texas still sits $4,000 below the national average in per-student funding. The investment is real. The gap is also real. 📊 Full breakdown on the Flipboard Edu Podcast. 🎙️ 👉 Link https://open.substack.com/pub/flipboardedu/p/texas-boasts-85-billion-for-schools?r=28t9ne&utm_medium=ios #TexasEducation #PublicSchools #TeacherPay #FlipboardEdu #K12Education

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Austin ISD Taxpayers: Where Does Your Property Tax Money Go? #shorts

Austin collects billions in property taxes, but less than half stays local. The rest? It flows to the state of Texas, potentially funding anything—not necessarily education. How does this impact Austin schools and taxpayers? #Austin #PropertyTaxes #TexasEducation #SchoolFunding from Austin Uncovered

https://jennifermartinyt.wordpress.com/2025/10/27/austin-isd-taxpayers-where-does-your-property-tax-money-go-shorts/

Austin Property Taxes: Are You Funding Texas’ Education? #shorts

Texas gives schools $6,100 per student, but Austin gives more. The excess is supposed to go to other schools, but if they can't use it, the state keeps it. Austin taxpayers are funding the state general fund, not local education. #TexasEducation #AustinTaxes #SchoolFunding #PropertyTaxes from Austin Uncovered

https://jennifermartinyt.wordpress.com/2025/10/26/austin-property-taxes-are-you-funding-texas-education-shorts/

Austin ISD Closing Schools? What It Means #shorts

Austin ISD is consolidating, and some campuses are closing. What about rezoning, transportation, traffic, and property values? Turns out, it's trying to avoid a state takeover. Let me know if your child is being rezoned! Let's chat! #AustinISD #SchoolClosings #Rezoning #TexasEducation from Austin Uncovered

https://jennifermartinyt.wordpress.com/2025/10/22/austin-isd-closing-schools-what-it-means-shorts/

Austin’s Robin Hood Contribution: Shocking Texas District Comparison! Part 4 #shorts

Austin ISD faces critical budget deficits, impacting education and fine arts programs. The district struggles to compete with neighboring schools that retain their property taxes, leading to disparities in resources and teacher quality. This threatens Austin's future. #AustinISD #EducationFunding #PropertyTaxes #TexasEducation from Living in Austin- with Kids!

https://jennifermartinyt.wordpress.com/2025/09/06/austins-robin-hood-contribution-shocking-texas-district-comparison-part-4-shorts/

Texas School Funding Mystery: Where Does Your Tax Money Go? Part 2 #shorts

Texas schools are facing a funding gap. Property taxes are up 30%, but schools aren't seeing that increase. Where is the money going? What is Texas doing with funds meant for schools? #TexasEducation #SchoolFunding #PropertyTax #TexasPolitics from Living in Austin- with Kids!

https://jennifermartinyt.wordpress.com/2025/09/05/texas-school-funding-mystery-where-does-your-tax-money-go-part-2-shorts/

Austin ISD faces funding struggles despite high property taxes #shorts

Austin ISD struggles with underfunded schools and budget deficits, even as residents pay high property taxes. The district sends a large portion of its property tax revenue to the state, impacting teacher pay and extracurricular activities. #AustinISD #schoolfunding #propertytaxes #TexasEducation from Living in Austin- with Kids!

https://jennifermartinyt.wordpress.com/2025/09/04/austin-isd-faces-funding-struggles-despite-high-property-taxes-shorts/

Texas Southern University athletic director Kevin Granger has been sued over allegations he sexually assaulted a university staff member. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/education-news/2025/06/04/523103/texas-southern-university-athletic-director-sued-by-staffer-over-alleged-sexual-assault/

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After months of debate, revisions and negotiations behind closed doors, a sweeping school funding bill is now heading to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for his signature after getting the final nod for lawmakers on Thursday.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2025/05/30/522625/texas-8-5b-school-funding-plan-is-headed-to-abbotts-desk-what-it-means-for-students-and-teachers/

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Texas school districts' best chance of seeing a significant increase in per student funding next year now appears unlikely.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2025/05/15/521364/texas-senate-proposal-swaps-school-funding-increase-for-teacher-pay-boost-that-favors-small-districts/

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