National School Choice Awarenes Week: What Big Country parents need to know
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – With so many academic choices in Texas, it can be overwhelming for families to consider them. This week marks National School Choice Awareness Week, a time to highlight education options for the next school year. Those options include charter and magnet schools, which are public schools that are free to […]
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - We’re now just past the halfway mark of the Texas 89th legislative session, and Governor Greg Abbott is laying out his priorities, focusing on water infrastructure, rising property taxes, and school vouchers. Abbott appeared on our newscast to discuss these issues and how they impact…
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Many Big Country school districts have adopted some version of a four-day instructional week, but the schedules vary. Federal funds save Abilene ISD program, but for how long? Some districts take every Friday, Monday, or a combination of the two off year-round. These include: Brookesmith…
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - On this week's Big Country Politics, we’re delving into the debate over school choice and hearing from both sides: Governor Greg Abbott and Bob Popinski, Senior Director of Policy for Raise Your Hand Texas. WATCH: Gov. Abbott says Big Country will benefit from school vouchers,…