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Xochilt Garcia
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Education Reporter, San Antonio Report
San Antonio
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By Xochilt Garcia Verified, Andrea Drusch Verified| San Antonio Report Verified For the first time in history, the Texas House passed a school voucher program, also known as education savings accounts (ESAs) — costing taxpayers $1 billion — for families to pay for private school tuition, textbooks, therapy and other education-related costs. The bill passed 86-63 in the early hours of Thursday morning after a marathon debate and unsuccessful attempts from Democrats to put the plan out to voters on a statewide ballot.
By Xochilt Garcia Verified| San Antonio Report Verified When voters in the San Antonio Independent School District approved a $1.3 billion bond in 2020, they greenlit several construction and renovation projects at Edison High School, including the construction of new baseball and softball fields along with renovated classrooms and a new HVAC system. Superintendent Jaime Aquino said the renovations at Edison, a school which has been standing for nearly 70 years, are thanks to the district’s taxpayers.
By Xochilt Garcia Verified, Andrea Drusch Verified| San Antonio Report Verified For the first time in history, the Texas House passed a school voucher program, also known as education savings accounts (ESAs) — costing taxpayers $1 billion — for families to pay for private school tuition, textbooks, therapy and other education-related costs. The bill passed 86-63 in the early hours of Thursday morning after a marathon debate and unsuccessful attempts from Democrats to put the plan out to voters on a statewide ballot.
Company Info
San Antonio Report
The San Antonio Report is a nonprofit, nonpartisan digital news organization dedicated to serving the San Antonio community. Established in 2012 as the Rivard Report, it has grown to a team of 19 professionals focused on hyper-local journalism and civic engagement. The organization provides free news coverage on local issues such as politics, education, and culture, ensuring accessibility without a paywall. It also hosts events to promote community dialogue and offers individual memberships that include tax-deductible contributions to support its mission. The San Antonio Report targets local residents, policymakers, and donors who value reliable, nonpartisan reporting. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it is funded through reader contributions, grants, and memberships, while providing competitive pay and benefits to its employees.
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Founded: 2012