Public education in Texas like everywhere in the country is hurting after more than two years of pandemic. But many in the political class are preoccupied with reforms that have more to do with social issues than with education.
Few candidates run for Texas political office on a platform of making things better for kids who need good homes, or who need to flee abuse or neglect.
Few candidates run for Texas political office on a platform of making things better for kids who need good homes, or who need to flee abuse or neglect.
Candidates hardly ever talk about improving the safety net for kids unless the holes in the safety net have become big enough to get the attention of voters.