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On Monday, the House Committee on Public Education held a public hearing to discuss the “State of Education” in Texas, with a particular emphasis on assessing academic outcomes, enrollment trends, and school budgets. Among the many revelations to come to light was that public school enrollment continues to struggle. According to Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath’s invited testimony, public school enrollment decreased in the...
Sometimes I forget how remarkable my mother is. She holds two degrees in different fields, built a successful professional career, and then, by choice, became a homeschool mom to me and my three siblings until we each left for college. Without her attention and dedication, I would not be who I am today. She patiently...