AUSTIN - Governor Rick Perry said he's committed to ensuring Texas has an accountable education system to help students succeed in college or their careers.
Gov. Rick Perry spoke at a meeting of the State Board of Education Friday where he outlined his priorities for increasing options in public education. This included introducing scholarship programs that give students a choice in which school to attend. Perry repeated his previous support for "scholarships," or vouchers allowing parents in poor performing school districts to use public money to send their children to private schools.
In his State of the State address he also told State Board of Education members more students should be able to leave traditional campuses for charter schools. Current law caps licenses to operate charters statewide at 215.
The governor added that all high school students need increased exposure to technical training on everything from engineering to veterinary science. He said that leads to "stable, good paying" jobs.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:47:57 GMT
A 1,000 middle and high schoolers filled out a wellness and safety survey last month and 49% of the kids in middle school said they had been bullied in the last year.
A 1,000 middle and high schoolers filled out a wellness and safety survey last month and 49% of the kids in middle school said they had been bullied in the last year.
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:32:00 GMT
The Texoma Cowboy Church is hosting a walk-a-thon called 'Stomp Out Cancer.' The event will be Friday from 6 p.m. to midnight at 919 U.S. Hwy. 281 South.
The Texoma Cowboy Church is hosting a walk-a-thon called 'Stomp Out Cancer.' The event will be Friday from 6 p.m. to midnight at 919 U.S. Hwy. 281 South.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:23:52 GMT
The Texas Parks And Wildlife Department will host the 21st Annual Mark Howell Kid Fish Rodeo at Lake Arrowhead State Park. It will be June 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Texas Parks And Wildlife Department will host the 21st Annual Mark Howell Kid Fish Rodeo at Lake Arrowhead State Park. It will be June 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:08 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:08:45 GMT
Wichita Falls City Councilors approved a 77 acre reinvestment zone at the Wichita Falls Business Park during Tuesday's meeting. The approval paves the way for a tax abatement for a prospective company
Wichita Falls City Councilors approved a 77 acre reinvestment zone at the Wichita Falls Business Park during Tuesday's meeting. The approval paves the way for a tax abatement for a prospective company
