Testimony on the Pandemic’s Effect on the State’s Teacher Workforce
View a PDF of this testimony here. I am Amanda Posson, a mother and taxpayer. I work at Every Texan as a policy analyst focused
Amanda Posson
September 19, 2022
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New Census Data Shows Increasing Economic Inequality
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau via the Current Population Survey (CPS) Annual Social and Economic Supplement (ASEC) this week shows that income inequality
Coda Rayo-Garza
September 15, 2022
College Students Are Eligible for SNAP
The white, middle- to upper-class college student is becoming a stereotype of the past. Today, students are more likely to be people of color, first-generation
Curtis Hills
September 8, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act Makes Progress Toward Health Justice
This blog was co-authored by Senior Policy Analyst Stacey Pogue and Policy Analyst Karla Martinez. The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law on August 16,
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August 24, 2022
Join the Policy Leaders of Texas Fellowship Program!
2021-2022 Policy Leaders of Texas Fellows Isabel Agbassi and Braelynn Barborka share their experiences with the program and why eligible students should apply today.
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August 12, 2022
2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book: Texas Must Do Better for Our Children
The Annie E. Casey Foundation released its 2022 KIDS COUNT® Data Book today. The report includes recent household data for all 50 states and analyzes
Kaitlan Wong
August 8, 2022
Actions the Texas State Government Can Take to Reduce Our Worst-in-the-Nation Uninsured Rate
This week, the new Texas House Select Committee on Health Reform will begin hearings on its ambitious and important list of interim charges, from tackling
Stacey Pogue
August 5, 2022
Testimony to the House Select Committee on Health Reform on Reducing the Texas Uninsured Population
This week, the new Texas House Select Committee on Health Reform begins hearings on its ambitious and important list of interim charges, from tackling health
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August 5, 2022
We Must Protect Every Texas Child in Our Schools
Some public officials believe more teachers should be allowed to carry guns, including Attorney General Ken Paxton, who believes more school staff should be trained
Tim Lindsey
August 3, 2022
Policy Leaders of Texas: Recommendations for Equitable Higher Education
The Policy Leaders of Texas Fellowship Program is an initiative sponsored by Every Texan that provides students with the necessary resources, knowledge, and social justice
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August 1, 2022
Recapture: The Most Misunderstood Aspect of the School Finance System
Read our full report about recapture and the school finance system here. In our new report, Recapture: The Most Misunderstood Aspect of the School Finance
Chandra Kring Villanueva
July 28, 2022
Reflections on BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
At Every Texan, we believe that all Texans, regardless of race, background, gender, and financial status deserve to thrive and succeed in life. However, historical
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July 28, 2022