This op-ed was co-authored by Every Texan’s Economic Opportunity Program Director Chandra Villanueva and Texas AFT president Zeph Capo for the San Antonio Express-News. While we’re all paying higher prices at
Eventually, we will stop having this conversation, but once again, Texas is debating which federal law to disregard. This time, the question raised by Texas’ legislative leadership is whether or
I was honored to present to the Get Covered Texas Statewide Advisory Committee at its annual stepback/debrief meeting following the Health Insurance Marketplace (HealthCare.Gov) Open Enrollment period. I’m grateful to
The Census Bureau has released national estimates for undercounts and overcounts in the 2020 Census. The results show populations that have historically been undercounted, such as children and Hispanic, Black,
There’s a new opportunity for some people to enroll in health insurance coverage through HealthCare.Gov at no monthly cost. Typically, people are only able to enroll for HealthCare.Gov during the
At Every Texan, we value equity and opportunity for Texans of all backgrounds and especially for those who need it most. Together, we envision a state where every Texan has
Equitable education is the vehicle for social and economic mobility. When all Texans have access to quality education, it can lead to better life outcomes and job opportunities. This is
The 2022 Charles Butt Foundation Poll on Texans’ attitudes toward Public Education shows, once again, that public school parents hold their schools, teachers, and system in high regard. Conducted in
Read our full joint report with Texas AFT about the underfunding of Texas schools here. Texas AFT and Every Texan released a report highlighting “The Lost Decade” in Texas, a
This column was originally featured in the Dallas Morning News. When school budgets get tight, property-wealthy districts are often quick to blame the primary equity tool of the school finance
The Texas House of Representatives recently released its interim committee charges for the 87th Legislature. During the interim, the period between regular sessions, legislative committees are assigned certain policy topics
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas recently released “Skipping School,” the second in its three-part series looking at the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Texans aged 16 to 24.
