Study: Texas’ economy not as great as Gov. Greg Abbott claims

Texas’ economy ranked worse than California’s. The Lone Star State’s lack of innovation and an educated workforce could be to blame.

by Michael Karlis June 14, 2023October 3, 2024

Texas’ economy ranked worse than California’s. The Lone Star State’s lack of innovation and an educated workforce could be to blame.

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Texas trails national average on teacher pay, per-pupil school spending

The report comes as experts warn public education would be defunded under Gov. Abbott’s school voucher proposal.

by Michael Karlis April 24, 2023April 11, 2025

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Despite the governor’s voucher pitch, the answer to better Texas schools is more public funding

‘It’s impossible for a state to, in the long term, stand up and maintain two education systems,’ said Michigan State University Professor Joshua Cowen.

by Michael Karlis April 21, 2023June 28, 2024

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Study: Texas’ economy not as great as Gov. Greg Abbott claims

Texas trails national average on teacher pay, per-pupil school spending

Despite the governor’s voucher pitch, the answer to better Texas schools is more public funding