The October showdown that could decide the future of education in Texas Y’all-itics: August 20, 2023

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English - August 20, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB - ★★★★ - 334 ratings
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The battle over Texas’ educational soul will continue during a special session likely to be called in October when lawmakers once again grapple over the issues that have politicized Texas classrooms: education savings accounts (ESAs), per pupil spending and teacher pay. Two former superintendents turned education activists grabbed a beer to join the Jasons and discuss what’s at stake when lawmakers reconvene.

Guests

Dr. Brian Woods, Texas School Alliance President/Former Northside ISD Superintendent

HD Chambers, Texas School Alliance Exec. Dir./Former Alief ISD Superintendent

TSA: https://texasschoolalliance.org/home-2/