Texas’ user rate of 76% could rise but currently lags behind other states. In Alabama’s first year of vouchers, 84% of ...

This is the first year for education savings accounts, which allow Texas families to use taxpayer dollars for private or home ...

Texas’ chief financial officer requested that lawmakers double the amount of money available for the state's private school ...

Alpha School quadrupled its Texas private school campuses. Most are eligible for state dollars through the new voucher program.

Education experts say the numbers confirm their early warnings. Getting approved for a voucher is a starting point. As of July 29, more than 122,000 students have been awarded and invited to ...

AUSTIN, Texas — More families are choosing Austin-area Catholic schools as Austin ISD begins a school year marked by closures, financial challenges and other major changes. The increase comes as the ...

HOUSTON – Seven out of every 10 students awarded money through Texas’ new school voucher program previously attended private school or were homeschooled, according to newly released state data. The ...

AUSTIN, Texas — A new school year brings a slate of new laws and programs that will affect Texas students and families, including changes to education funding, graduation requirements and the role of ...

When Texas lawmakers approved the state’s school voucher program, supporters promised it would help low-income families and students with disabilities access educational opportunities they otherwise ...

Before the sun had crept over the neighborhood, Yua Howk was already in the kitchen, in her pajamas, gazing up at her father. He handed over a hanger with a navy dress. A smile filled her rosy cheeks.

Texas's first voucher recipients head to the classroom on Monday for the first day of the new school year. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Many students in the Houston area were back in the classroom on ...