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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Have you registered yet for next week's webinar? Register now: bit.ly/4hhh16z

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Network for Public Education @network4pubed.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

CHOICE ON PAPER, NOT IN PRACTICE: an analysis of 221 private schools approved to participate in the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) voucher program from @osodtexas.bsky.social osod.org/wp-content/u... Press Release: osod.org/review-of-vo...

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Texas' voucher experiment is entering its first school year, and it's time to evaluate the early data. Join Our Schools Our Democracy to learn what we know now and what you can do as lawmakers discuss the future of the program. Register now: bit.ly/4hhh16z

A flyer for a free public webinar being hosted by Our Schools Our Democracy on September 30 at 630 pm CT. The flyer includes a graphic of the state of Texas with the title superimposed: "Choice on Paper, Not in Practice: Updates on Texas' $1 Billion Voucher Program."

A list of what participants will learn from the webinar:
Who has received and been able to use vouchers
How the private school marketplace affects access
How Texas taxpayer dollars are being spent
How you can take action as lawmakers discuss the future of the voucher program

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

While the Comptroller seeks 2x funding for vouchers based on a waitlist, the most important data is the experience of TX families. Our new report analyzes 221 private schools accepting vouchers, with more choice on paper than in practice: bit.ly/OSOD_VoucherReview #txlege #txed

Infographic summarizing a new report that Texas’ voucher program offers "more choice on paper than in practice," finding many voucher-accepting private schools serve only pre-K/kindergarten, are religious, don’t post tuition, and raise special-education concerns.

Report infographic titled "Choice on paper, not in practice" showing a new analysis that religion is the dominant gatekeeper to families' access to private schools under Texas voucher programs, citing faith-based admission priority, tuition differences, enrollment rules, and examples of faith requirements like parish membership, church attendance, and behaviors aligned with doctrinal expectations.

A graphic showing that tuition costs at reviewed private schools reached $49,000, with 51% of schools not posting tuition on their website and nearly half of those that do post tuition exceeding the base voucher amount.

A graphic showing the multi-step admissions process at many Texas private schools, including scheduling a campus tour, submitting an application, passing an academic assessment, interviewing with school leadership, and passing a subjective evaluation for "right fit" at the private school

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 02/09/2026

NEW: The Texas education board, which approved most charter applications over the last decade, rejected the AI-driven Alpha School’s pitch last year. Now Alpha School’s private campuses are set to receive taxpayer dollars through the state’s new voucher program. w/ @texastribune.org

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Texas Rejected an AI-Driven School’s Bid to Open a Charter. The State Still Approved It for the Voucher Program.

The Texas education board, which typically approves most charter applications it reviews, rejected Alpha School’s request last year. Then Alpha quadrupled its Texas private school campuses, most of wh...

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Did you miss this month's OSOD Insider? Catch up now and sign up so you don't miss next month's update: osod.org/september-in...

The left one-third of the page has three photos of OSOD staff and partners at community events.

The right two-thirds of the page is a series of bullets with information shared in the September Insider:
New data on the Texas voucher waitlist that follows the pattern that most voucher applicants and users are already choosing private or homeschool education.
The launch of Keep Austin Schools Independent, a coalition led by Austin parents and community members to oppose a potential state takeover.
Analysis of charter school administrative spending which outpaces central administration costs at Texas public school districts statewide.
OSOD Executive Director Carrie Griffith at the Capitol and on the airwaves sharing our work with Texans.

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

📊 106,142 eligible students remained on the voucher waitlist as of August 10. But who is waiting matters as much as how many are waiting. Read our latest press release (incl. source links): osod.org/80-of-studen... #txlege #txed

The title of the graphic is "the data is in, and the pattern is striking." Below the title is a series of three percentages: nearly 75% of voucher applications not previously enrolled in public school, 70% of awardees in grades 1-1 previously enrolled in private school or home school, and 80% of eligible students remaining on the waitlist not previously enrolled in public school.

A bar chart showing that 80% of students remaining on the voucher waitlist were not previously enrolled in a public school.

A bar chart showing that 37% of students on the voucher waitlist are in Tier 3, 15% in Tier 4, and 48% in Tier 5. These are the higher income tiers.

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We’ve seen the Wild West here in TX with charter chain organizations redirecting funding out of the classroom. To ensure proper use of TX tax dollars, the Legislature must look at charter schools funneling money to CMOs, including out-of-state for-profits. #txlege

A chart showing Texas taxpayer dollars sent to out-of-state charter management organizations between 2019-2023. The four bars show Basis Educational Group (AZ; $22.6M), Great Hearts America (AZ; $11.8M), Imagine Schools (VA; $6.7M estimated), and Academica (FL; $10.1M). The total is $51M.

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Gov. Abbott has directed the Comptroller to review spending in Texas ISDs - but was silent on charter school spending. TEA data shows that charters statewide spend 56% more of total annual operating expenditures on central admin costs compared to ISDs. #txlege #txed

A call for Governor Abbott to include charters in any audit of education spending.

The graphics highlights the following data from TEA:
- Charter schools spent an average of $547 more per student for central administrative expenses compared to public school districts.
- If charters had spent the same percentage as public school districts on average, they could have saved $197 million that could have been spent in classrooms for students.
- Charter schools statewide spend 56% more of total annual operating expenditures on central administration costs compared to public school districts.

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Today, the State Auditor’s Office issued a legislatively-mandated audit of the Texas Education Agency: sao.texas.gov/reports/main... Read our press release: osod.org/2995-2/ #txlege #txed

Four yellow boxes with the following information from the audit:
1) TEA is top-heavy, resulting in higher administrative costs for management salaries and wages. Management salary and wage costs increased by nearly 64% from 2021 to 2025.
2) TEA hasn’t always been transparent with contracts, including failing to consistently post contracts & to obtain some nepotism disclosures from staff working on contracts.
3) HIGH RISK: TEA inconsistently monitored grants. TEA had not established minimum standards of monitoring and documentation required for $1.9 billion of 5,401 grants.
4) HIGH RISK: TEA did not verify charter schools’ private PreK providers complied with state laws, raising concerns about our youngest students.

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

🚨 School closure is not a local failure. It's a statewide trend. Catch OSOD Executive Director Carrie Griffith on the Texas Take this week speaking about the 170+ public school closures we're tracking statewide: www.houstonchronicle.com/project/podc... 🗺️: bit.ly/SchoolClosureMap #txlege #txed

A map of school closures across the state of Texas since 2023. There are red dots representing 170 public school closures in over 40 school districts statewide.

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

New data from the Comptroller provides a clearer picture of who is using the state’s new voucher program: 🔔 70% of students awarded so far were previously enrolled in a private school or homeschool 📊 27% now come from Tier 3 families ❌️ >20k families have already opted out

Graphic reporting new data that 70% of students awarded vouchers were previously enrolled in private or home school, with a headline about thousands of families opting out and a magnifying-glass illustration.

70% of 118,441 voucher recipients previously attended private school or were homeschooled, while roughly 30% came from public school districts or charter schools. The data is shown as a large pie chart (school year 2024-25).

Text at the bottom adds context that the percentage of recipients from Texas public schools is shrinking as families opt out of the program.

Source: Comptroller fact sheet as of August 10

Breakdown of 118,441 voucher awards: pie chart showing 18% Tier 1 (dark purple), 55% Tier 2 (largest, light blue), and 27% Tier 3 (red).

Text at the bottom adds context that the Comptroller is continuing to issue awards to families in Tier 3 (income between $66,000 and $165,000 for a family of 4).

Source: Comptroller fact sheet as of August 10.

Headline: Dallas Morning News reported that over 20,700 Texans had already given up their voucher.

Three data boxes highlight the following data:
68% of all students opting out were previously enrolled in public school.
Nearly 1 in 4 students with disabilities who were initially awarded a voucher have already opted out.
Among families opting out, 28.1% identified as white, 26% Black, and 25.2% Hispanic.

Source: Dallas Morning News. The note clarifies that other race/ethnicity categories were not provided.

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

📊 The Comptroller released a demographic report on August 1 on the Texas voucher program - but key questions remain unanswered. Read the Comptroller's report: educationfreedom.texas.gov/wp-content/u... Learn more: www.dallasnews.com/news/educati... cbsaustin.com/news/local/t... #txlege #txed

The headline reads "Comptroller’s voucher demographic report leaves key questions unanswered." There is an image of a magnifying glass in red above the main text. The main text reads "The Comptroller released a demographic report on August 1 on the Texas voucher program. The legislature required this annual report to include specific information, but did not require key data like families opting out of the program and prior public school enrollment." At the bottom is a blue banner with a QR code that says "Read our press release."

At least 36,000 families awarded but not yet opted in to the Texas school voucher program—about 30% of awards—presented as a pie chart titled "Opting Out" to highlight unclaimed or opted-out recipients.

At the bottom is the caption: "According to the report, 85,344 accounts have been funded out of over 122,000 awards – leaving approximately 30% (or 36,000+) of recipients who have not yet opted in.

The Dallas Morning News reported on Aug. 3 that 20,000 students have already opted out of the program.

Infographic noting the demographic report omits the current share of voucher recipients who previously attended Texas public schools, with large question marks.

At the bottom are two statistics that were included by former Comptroller Kelly Hancock in previous updates. 75% of applicants were from private, homeschool, or never-enrolled backgrounds and 57% of school-age awardees were from private/home schools as of June 10, 2026.

Infographic comparing race and ethnicity breakdown of voucher recipients versus Texas public school enrollment, showing donut charts with highlighted percentages.

The text on the right reads "The report does break down students funded by race/ethnicity, but does not compare to the Texas public school population.

It’s important to understand whether voucher recipients mirror the diversity of Texas public school students."

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Check out the latest OSOD Insider and don't forget to sign up to be the first to receive next month's installment! osod.org/august-insid...

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Houston Chronicle @houstonchronicle.com · 01/07/2026

Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday he plans to step down from his post later this month, dealing a shakeup to the agency as it rolls out the state’s fledgling private school voucher program. bit.ly/4yiaH5B

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Did you miss this month's OSOD Insider? Check out all the latest news and sign up for updates: osod.org/july-insider/

There is a yellow text box at the right titled July Insider with the text "The latest update includes:
- Our latest resources on what we know (and don’t know yet) as Texas opens its voucher marketplace today.
- Updates on the State Board of Education approving a concerning new charter application that will initially locate in Aldine and Spring.
- News you can use from reporting on vouchers for students with disabilities to a new analysis of high rates of attrition in Texas charter schools from researchers at IDRA.

To the left of the text box are three photos of OSOD staff at presentations, public testimony, and community events.

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

As Texas begins sending the first installment of $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to private schools and homeschools, learn what we know so far and what questions still need to be answered: osod.org/what-we-know...

On the right is a cream box with a quote from Dee Carney, Director of the Texas Center for Voucher Transparency. The quote reads: "Good policy requires great information. The first year of the voucher program should not be measured only by the number of applications submitted or awards granted; the voucher program should also be measured by whether it is meeting the promises made to Texas families and taxpayers. The Texas Voucher Promise Tracker will continue to follow the data as it becomes available." Behind the quote box is a red-washed photo of Dee holding a microphone and gesturing towards a presentation.

On the right is a cream box with a quote from Carrie Griffith, Executive Director of Our Schools Our Democracy. The quote reads: "Texans know more today about the state's new voucher program than they did just a few months ago, but Texans are still waiting for answers to some of the most important questions about how the state’s $1 billion taxpayer-funded voucher program is operating in practice. What remains clear is that a lack of transparency into private school operations risks giving Texas families more options on paper than in practice." Behind the quote box is a red-washed photo of Carrie standing at a podium and speaking into a microphone.

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

💵 An unprecedented federal tax credit for vouchers could divert tens of billions of dollars from the federal budget to private school tuition through "scholarship granting organizations" that can keep 10% of donations. Read our full breakdown: osod.org/federal-vouchers/ #txed

The image is an oversized hand holding a magnifying glass that is hovering over the Capitol. The text above the image is "Inside the new federal tax credit scholarship program. President Donald Trump's 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act created the nation's first federally authorized tax credit scholarship program."

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The State Board of Education took a final vote this morning to approve a new charter applicant. The Board voted 9-5-1 in favor. #txed

There is a cream box on the right side with the quote "For the first time, the Commissioner of Education only recommended one charter school to the State Board of Education - a much needed change of pace given the stark underperformance of recently approved charter schools. Unfortunately...the approval of the Texas High School for Accelerated Learning threatens to continue the pattern of funding underperforming charter campuses at the direct expense of existing, high quality programming." The quote is attributed to Carrie Griffith, OSOD Executive Director. Carrie is pictured to the left of the quote testifying to the State Board of Education.

There is a cream box on the right side with the quote "[The approval] also seems to signal that TEA and the SBOE are unalarmed by the practice of sending Texas taxpayer dollars out of the classroom and into the hands of private investors. The new charter will be operated by Second Mile Education, an out-of-state for-profit business owned by private equity. Second Mile will receive various annual fees in addition to a costly management fee - 14% of all state revenue received by the school." The quote is attributed to Carrie Griffith, OSOD Executive Director. Carrie is pictured to the left of the quote testifying to the State Board of Education.

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Final vote tomorrow – Friday, June 26. Contact your SBOE member: sboe.texas.gov/.../sboe-boa...

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

On Wednesday, the SBOE will consider one new charter applicant, despite little evidence of need in the planned locations of Aldine and Spring ISDs. Head to our charter application tracker to learn more and take action: osod.org/charter-appl... #txed

The title at the top of the image is "what you need to know." Below the title are four yellow boxes with the following text.
1) The Commissioner of Education recommends new charter applicants to the SBOE to consider every year. This year, the Commissioner recommended just one new charter operator.
2) The single recommended charter applicant is Texas High School for Accelerated Learning (THSAL), which is proposing to locate in Aldine and Spring ISDs.
3) THSAL would be a dropout recovery school for grades 7 - 12. It would be managed by a for-profit Florida-based charter management company that operates in three other states.
4) Once approved, a charter operator can expand anywhere in Texas at the sole approval of the Commissioner.

The title at the top of the image is "key concerns." Below the title are four yellow boxes with the following text.
1) Alternative high schools and dropout recovery schools in Aldine and Spring ISDs already provide comprehensive support services beyond those offered by THSAL.
2) The school will be almost entirely managed by Second Mile Education (SME). SME is owned by private equity firms according to a public announcement.
3) SME will charge a comparatively high management fee of 14% of all state funds plus additional fees for other annual and “out of scope” services.
4) SME’s Florida campuses have a poor record of student performance compared to existing public school district programs.

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Grateful to join Texas Rural Education Association's annual conference to share work from our TX Center for Voucher Transparency & hear from incredible Texans championing rural public schools. Special shoutout to OSOD Board Member Patti Everitt who won a 2026 Rural Impact Award!

Dee Carney holds a microphone and gestures towards a slide deck showing data on the new Texas voucher program.

OSOD board member Patti Everitt holds a 2026 Rural Impact Award trophy and smiles in a selfie with Texas superintendent Dr. Brandon Enos.

Wide shot of a panel with four panelists sitting behind a conference table

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 16/06/2026

More families are experimenting with private schools as states — and soon the federal government — use taxpayer-supported scholarships to encourage them to leave public school. But students already in private or home school are most likely to benefit, an AP analysis shows.

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Private school choice vouchers leave behind many kids in public school

Taxpayers are funding kids’ private education. Often, money goes to kids already in private or home schools.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 16/06/2026

Más familias experimentan con escuelas privadas, ya que los estados utilizan becas financiadas con los impuestos para incentivarlas a dejar la escuela pública. Según un análisis de AP, los estudiantes que ya asisten a escuelas privadas son los que tienen más probabilidades de beneficiarse.

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Los vales para escuelas privadas dejan atrás a muchos estudiantes de escuelas públicas

Los contribuyentes financian la educación privada. A menudo, el dinero va a estudiantes que ya estaban en escuelas privadas o educados en casa.

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Houston Chronicle @houstonchronicle.com · 16/06/2026

Special education voucher follow how much public schools receive for those services, but the awards vary by thousands of dollars based on the district's size, not just the student's need. bit.ly/4vjaxc4 bit.ly/4vjaxc4

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Special education school voucher awards vary sharply by Texas school district

Special education voucher follow how much public schools receive for those services, but the awards vary by thousands of dollars based on the district's size, not just the student's need.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 03/06/2026

NEW: No state has taken over as many public school districts as Texas. Since 2020, the Texas Education Agency has installed its own hand-picked leaders in eight districts. Four of those came just this spring. At least another 10 are at risk of takeover. w/ @texastribune.org

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Texas State Takeover of Local School Districts Expands, Raising Concerns

Since 2020, the state education agency has taken over eight school districts — four in just the past few months — and installed leaders linked to Houston’s controversial superintendent, Mike Miles. At...

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Can't wait to join public school advocates in Conroe this September at the annual conference hosted by our friends at @network4pubed.bsky.social. Registration is open now: networkforpubliceducation.org/2026-nationa...

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Network for Public Education @network4pubed.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

@pfpsorg@pfpsorg.bsky.social Webinar ➡️ What Almost Everybody Gets Wrong About the Federal Voucher Scheme: Answers to Your Burning Questions With PFPS Director Jessica Levin Information and registration here pfps.org/what-almost...

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Did you miss the OSOD June Insider? Catch up on the latest news and sign up: osod.org/june-insider/ #txlege #txed

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

TX families trying to use a voucher deserve clear, transparent information & taxpayers deserve public accountability for $1b of public funds. TXCVT found that access to information varies widely across voucher-approved private schools. Read more: tinyurl.com/yvrpfpbx #txed

This image features key findings from the initial review of the Texas Center for Voucher Transparency. The post is a graphic with a lightbulb icon, reading: "Did you know? Transparency is inconsistent at private schools.

Public access to information varies widely across schools. Common transparency limitations include minimal or no online information, password-protected handbooks, and information on tuition available only on request or after completing application steps."

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The voucher program prioritizes students who need special education services but private schools are not required to accept or provide services for students with disabilities. A voucher award doesn't guarantee admission to a private school. Read more: tinyurl.com/yvrpfpbx #txed

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

For families considering the cost of private school, tuition is just one bill. TXCVT found mandatory extra costs that quickly add up in a review of voucher-approved schools in 4 Texas House Public Education Committee member districts. Read more: tinyurl.com/yvrpfpbx #txed

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

In an initial review of 59 voucher-approved private schools in 4 Texas House Public Education Committee member districts, TXCVT found that religious identity isn't only school culture. It can also function as a formal admissions filter. Read more: tinyurl.com/yvrpfpbx #txed

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

In a recent analysis of 59 voucher-approved schools in four Texas House Public Education Committee member districts, the Texas Center for Voucher Transparency found that 41% of them only enroll PK-K students. Read more: tinyurl.com/yvrpfpbx #txed #txlege

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

On Monday, OSOD testified at the House Public Education interim hearing on the state of Texas schools. We shared new information on statewide trends that contribute to local school closures. Watch our testimony & explore new resources: osod.org/osod-testifi... #txlege #txed

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

New charter school applications are moving forward. The next step is capacity interviews, starting today thru May 13. This is an chance for community members & SBOE members to learn more about a proposed new charter. Watch live or catch up on recordings: www.adminmonitor.com/tx/tea #txlege #txed

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

To boost Charter Schools Program funding to $500m/yr, the Trump Admin wiped out the entire $31m budget for a federal early learning grant & reduced funding for gifted & talented programs & magnet schools. Take action with @network4pubed.bsky.social: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Did you miss the OSOD May Insider? Catch up on the latest news and sign up: osod.org/may-insider/

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Proposed budget cuts would pull billions of dollars from public education. Learn how much your community could lose at bit.ly/CutsCalculator and then tell your lawmaker to invest in public education! 📱 Click to call: buff.ly/RrlGJki 📧 Click to email: buff.ly/MTava1O

The text reads: The Trump Administration is proposing $7.3 billion in cuts to public education. How much would your school district lose? Check here: bit.ly/CutsCalculator.

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

👩🏽‍🎓👨🏼‍🎓 Texas public schools support 843,000 students receiving special education services every day. 📊 Only a small fraction—2.7%— were awarded a voucher. 🏫 Families across Texas continue to trust & rely on their local public schools for specialized support, services, and care. #txlege #txed

The center of the page is a bar graph showing 843,012 students who receive special education services in Texas public schools next to 22,601 students who were awarded a Tier 1 voucher. There is a mustard yellow box to the top right of the graph that reads "Supporting every student." There is a mustard yellow graph below the graph that reads "Public schools are the foundation of special education in Texas—serving hundreds of thousands of students with diverse needs. Public schools are responsible for providing every child the support they need to learn and succeed. That commitment continues to earn the trust of families across the state."

$The center of the page is a chart and a pie graph. The chart shows 843,012 public school students with disabilities and 22,601 students who were awarded a Tier 1 voucher and indicated prior public school enrollment. Below the chart is the math equation 22,601 divided by 843,012 equals 2.7%. The pie chart shows that 97% of Texas students with disabilities did not apply for vouchers. There is a mustard yellow box to the top right of the graph that reads "Public schools continue to serve the vast majority of students with special needs." There is a mustard yellow graph below the graph that reads "Texas public schools support 843,000 students receiving special education services every day. Only a small fraction—2.7%— were awarded a voucher. Families across Texas continue to trust & rely on their local public schools for specialized support, services, and care" At the bottom is the Texas Center for Voucher Transparency logo.$

Most of the page is taken up by a mustard yellow box with a heading with red text that reads "Important reminder: Awards do not equal acceptance." The black text below the heading reads: "These voucher numbers reflect initial awards—not guaranteed admissions. Private schools
choose their students. Public schools
serve every child. Texas public schools are more than classrooms—they are community anchors, support systems, and opportunities for every child."

The background behind the yellow box shows students walking into a school building.

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Our Schools Our Democracy is excited to welcome former Texas lawmaker Glenn Rogers to our Board of Directors. Read our full release: osod.org/former-texas... #txed #txlege

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Our Schools Our Democracy @osodtexas.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

VOUCHERS: Digging Into the Data. Follow the facts on Texas' $1B taxpayer-funded program. ⬇️ Read more: bit.ly/4vpfe4D #txlege

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Texas Observer @texasobserver.org · 07/04/2026

Out today: “The board made it clear at the board meeting that they were being pressured or threatened by TEA … that the district is under threat of takeover if they don’t make some pretty big changes, and Third Future is the only authorized turnaround partner from TEA.”

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Mike Miles’ Former Charter School Network Expands Its Footprint in Texas

Some school district leaders say they believed they had only one option for a partnership to avoid state takeover.

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