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If funding does not increase, school districts across the state will face greater strain, leading to budget cuts that could include shutting down campuses, increasing class sizes, reducing or eliminating programs such as art and music, cutting transportation services, and other essential services, ultimately impacting students directly.
“The issue of inadequate funding must be addressed collaboratively. Use your voices—state legislators are currently meeting to discuss the needs of public schools. Share your experiences and needs to help shape the conversation,” Dr. Hinojosa said. “Spring ISD has developed an optimization plan, bringing our community together to find solutions for our budget deficit. This challenge cannot—and will not—be addressed in isolation.”
Read the full story at go.ryht.org/HTXFunding
#TxEd #TxLege #Houston #HTX
If funding does not increase, school districts across the state will face greater strain, leading to budget cuts that could include shutting down campuses, increasing class sizes, reducing or eliminating programs such as art and music, cutting transportation services, and other essential services, ultimately impacting students directly.
“The issue of inadequate funding must be addressed collaboratively. Use your voices—state legislators are currently meeting to discuss the needs of public schools. Share your experiences and needs to help shape the conversation,” Dr. Hinojosa said. “Spring ISD has developed an optimization plan, bringing our community together to find solutions for our budget deficit. This challenge cannot—and will not—be addressed in isolation.”
Read the full story at go.ryht.org/HTXFunding
#TxEd #TxLege #Houston #HTX
This March, we celebrate the exceptional women leading the way in Texas public education. Their commitment to equity, access, and student achievement is transforming the educational landscape.
Today, we spotlight Dr. Deidre Parish, Superintendent of @AmarilloISD, whose leadership is advancing academic excellence and empowering future generations. Thank you, Dr. Parish, for your tireless dedication to students, educators, and public education. Your work is leaving a lasting legacy in #TxEd! 🧡
#WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInEducation #TxLege
This March, we celebrate the exceptional women leading the way in Texas public education. Their commitment to equity, access, and student achievement is transforming the educational landscape.
Today, we spotlight Dr. Deidre Parish, Superintendent of @AmarilloISD, whose leadership is advancing academic excellence and empowering future generations. Thank you, Dr. Parish, for your tireless dedication to students, educators, and public education. Your work is leaving a lasting legacy in #TxEd! 🧡
#WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInEducation #TxLege
“Our special education funding gap exceeds our budgeted deficit. In 2024, our district costs far exceed state funding in special education by $42 million,” Nancy Humphrey, Plano ISD board of trustees president said.
This gap could be narrowed if House Bill 2, filed this session, is passed. The bill would increase special education allotments, including providing $1,000 to school districts for each initial evaluation.
Read the full story at go.ryht.org/DFWFunding
#TxEd #TxLege #Plano #DFW #HB2 #89thLege
“Our special education funding gap exceeds our budgeted deficit. In 2024, our district costs far exceed state funding in special education by $42 million,” Nancy Humphrey, Plano ISD board of trustees president said.
This gap could be narrowed if House Bill 2, filed this session, is passed. The bill would increase special education allotments, including providing $1,000 to school districts for each initial evaluation.
Read the full story at go.ryht.org/DFWFunding
#TxEd #TxLege #Plano #DFW #HB2 #89thLege
#DYK The International Day of Multilingualism falls on March 27, a date inspired by the Rosetta Stone. Engraved in 196 BC, this artifact features ancient Egyptian and ancient Greek. It became the key to decoding Egyptian hieroglyphics by comparing languages and unlocking new understanding.
Languages overlap and offer clues about the world around us—just like the Rosetta Stone did centuries ago.
#InternationalDayOfMultilingualism #MultilingualDay #TxEd
#DYK The International Day of Multilingualism falls on March 27, a date inspired by the Rosetta Stone. Engraved in 196 BC, this artifact features ancient Egyptian and ancient Greek. It became the key to decoding Egyptian hieroglyphics by comparing languages and unlocking new understanding.
Languages overlap and offer clues about the world around us—just like the Rosetta Stone did centuries ago.
#InternationalDayOfMultilingualism #MultilingualDay #TxEd
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