Lawmakers' stated goal is to uplift teachers, but the methods they’re using to do so are opposed by many teachers.
better training, higher pay and more support for teachers to help tackle the problem.
Critics say that, although the merit pay benefits some, it can be difficult to administer or capture what makes a good teacher. It has also steered more money to Dallas ISD than all other districts in the state combined. The measure is being described by critics — like the Florida law from last year that inspired it — as the"don't say gay" bill. It bans instruction on gender identity or sexuality, but many are concerned it could have a chilling effect where those issues are effectively banned from any discussion. People who are LGBTQ have higher rates of suicide than the general population"If kids are told that LGBTQ+ topics are taboo, they will stay in the closet longer.
The voucher effort is getting a strong push from Gov. Greg Abbott, who named the issue among his priorities in his State of the State address earlier this year. Abbott has traveled the state and visited private schools, delivering speeches, trying to build momentum.On the House-side, earlier this week the Public Education Committee considered legislation pushed by its chair, Rep.
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