Texas school voucher program leaves many public school students behind, critics say
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Por Bianca Vázquez Toness y Sharon Lurye 16 de junio de 2026
Summary
The article examines Texas's school voucher program, which uses taxpayer money to fund private education. It highlights how these vouchers often benefit students already in private or homeschool settings, while leaving behind many public school students who need support. The story follows María Contreras, a mother considering a private Catholic school for her son who has behavioral challenges, illustrating the complex dynamics and inequities of school choice policies.
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· 2 pulled¿Lo podría correr a mi hijo?
Los contribuyentes financian la educación privada. A menudo, el dinero va a estudiantes que ya estaban en escuelas privadas o educados en casa.
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