Watch an Oct. 18 conversation about public education and a special session of the Texas Legislature

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Gov. Greg Abbott has made “school choice” his top political priority for 2023. So far this year, the Legislature has declined to enact the core of his proposal: allowing parents to use state dollars to pay for their children’s homeschooling or private school tuition. Can Abbott, who called a special session starting Oct. 9, overcome resistance from Democrats and rural Republicans in the House?

Billions of dollars in additional school funding and pay raises for Texas teachers have been held up in the standoff. What would the legislation mean for students, teachers and the future of public education in Texas? Is compromise possible?

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Join us in Austin or online on Wednesday, Oct. 18, for a conversation about public education and the special session. Confirmed speakers include Corey A. DeAngelis, senior fellow at the American Federation for Children, and Norma V. Cantú, professor of education and professor of law at UT Austin College of Education. The conversation will be moderated by Becky Fogel, education reporter at KUT Radio, Austin’s NPR Station.

This in-person event will be livestreamed for virtual attendees and will be available to watch on demand afterward.

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