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Week two of Early Voting: Last call

Over 6.2 million Texans have voted so far - how big will the number get and what does it mean for public education? Plus, learn how you can help boost turnout on Tuesday.

THECB meeting moved to after election day, postponing critical reports

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) was slated to meet next week but moved their quarterly meeting from Oct. 21 to Nov. 16, after the midterm elections. It’s no coincidence that highly anticipated reports on the SB 37-mandated General Education Curriculum (GEC) changes and the SB 17 implementation impact study were set to be published and presented during the now-postponed meeting. SB 37 charged the THECB with creating the General Education Advisory Commit

Oct 16

Senate hearings, THECB meetings show what’s to come for higher education

SB 37's fallout and funding and curriculum changes forecast the higher education fight to come in 2027.

Jul 30