Houston Public MediaMay 21, 2025

House and Senate lawmakers are poised to announce a deal on an $8.5 billion funding package for Texas public schools.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/education-news/2025/05/21/522014/texas-house-senate-lawmakers-reach-8-5-billion-school-funding-deal/

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Texas House, Senate lawmakers reach $8.5 billion school funding deal

The deal, confirmed by three lawmakers familiar with the discussions, appears to strike a face-saving compromise for both chambers over how to increase funds for the state’s public schools.

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Houston Public MediaFeb 29, 2024

Almost three-fourths of Texas public school employees have experienced burnout in the past year and about 69% have considered quitting, according to survey results released Tuesday by the Texas AFT.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2024/02/29/479300/survey-texas-public-school-educators-feeling-burnout-as-districts-face-funding-issues/

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Survey: Texas public school educators feeling burnout as districts face funding issues

In the last year, school districts have dealt with budget deficits, enrollment shortfalls and layoffs, all while Gov. Greg Abbott has unsuccessfully pushed for a school voucher plan unpopular among public school supporters.

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