Tag: Education

DEI and Ethnic Studies: Legislative and Institutional Dismantling and Barriers

The dismantling and barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and related challenges to incorporate ethnic studies more fully in public schools are about power and privileges – they deter movements toward racial and social justice, leveling equal opportunities to prosperity, and gaining individual and political power.

 

See Drs Angela Valenzuela and Emilio Zamora, and Dr. Chloe Sikes

First Data Shows Alarming Impact of Medicaid Unwinding in Texas

Over half a million Texans were removed from Medicaid health coverage in June, according to new data released by the Texas Health and Human Service Commission (HHSC).

 

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Every Texan believes that social justice requires public policy. Since its founding in 1985, Every Texan (formerly the Center for Public Policy Priorities) has leveraged public policy to expand opportunity and equity for Texans of all backgrounds. Every Texan is an independent nonprofit organization that researches, analyzes, and advocates for public policies to achieve equitable access to quality health care, food security, education, and good jobs. Our bold, research-driven legislative priorities dare Texas leaders to make Texas the best state for hard-working people and their families. Learn more at everytexan.org.

 

 

 

Texas Legislature Fails to Address the Needs of Texas Students and Teachers – More Censorship and Little Action on Teacher Shortage or Bilingual Education

By Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D., and Paige Duggins-Clay, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July  2023

 

Texas lawmakers began the legislative session with expert advice in hand from several state plans to strengthen public education by expanding student learning, addressing the teacher shortage, and improving bilingual education. Instead, lawmakers spent hours in hearings and legislating on red-meat issues, including further classroom censorship. Expert recommendations from major state plans, including the Teacher Vacancy Task Force and Emergent Bilingual Strategic Plan fell by the wayside.

 

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