Pay the teachers, no vouchers!

Texans want lawmakers to prioritize teacher salaries and funding for public schools, according to a new poll by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), which also shows declining support for voucher programs that would shift taxpayer dollars into private schools. When asked about the importance of key public education issues, the top two priorities were increasing teacher salaries, with 73% of Texans considering it extremely or very important, and additional funding for public schools, with 68% of respondents prioritizing it. “Texans have spoken loud and clear,” said TASB Executive Director Dan Troxell. “They value public education and want lawmakers to prioritize our teachers and students by investing in salaries and allocating more money for school budgets.”