Texas Freedom Network Applauds Bipartisan Efforts On School Finance

Texas Freedom Network Applauds Bipartisan Efforts On School Finance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2004 AUSTIN – The president of the Texas Freedom Network today applauded the bipartisan efforts of moderate Republican and Democratic legislators who have pledged to work together to fund public education in Texas. Samantha Smoot, president of the Texas Freedom Network, […]

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Vouchers, ‘Home Rule’ Are Not The Solution To School Funding Crisis

Vouchers, ‘Home Rule’ Are Not The Solution To School Funding Crisis FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2004 The president of the Texas Freedom Network called today for legislators to reject radical proposals for vouchers and “home rule” during the special session on school finance set by Gov. Rick Perry to begin April 20. “Private school […]

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TEA Commissioner Shirley Neeley Flip-Flops On Vouchers

TEA Commissioner Shirley Neeley Flip-Flops On Vouchers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2004 AUSTIN, TX – New Texas Education Commissioner Shirley Neeley made a 180-degree turn in her position on private school vouchers within weeks of her appointment by Governor Rick Perry. “It was a surprise and disappointment this week when Neeley expressed support for […]

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