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Education News

July 21, 2026

Houston-area lawmaker’s anesthesia firm blamed for $11M increase in Texas teachers’ insurance costs

State Representative Tom Oliverson has made lowering health care costs a top goal in the Legislature, even as the anesthesia conglomerate where he's a partner and investor has been accused of driving them up.
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Help students recognize and use their power to shape outcomes

This month's NEA Read Across America books celebrate self-agency, helping students move from passive participant to active decision-maker in their learning and lives.
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Locals

Austin ISD faces state takeover threat

Austin ISD and the Texas Council for International Studies will end their turnaround partnership for Burnet, Dobie and Webb middle schools on July 31, leaving the campuses vulnerable to possible state intervention.

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GRADING TEXAS

Whatever the political gimmick, Gov. Abbott doesn’t listen to educators

Gov. Greg Abbott trotted out another campaign gimmick this week. This one is called the Texas Classroom Commission.

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Discover all the ways we can help you! NEA Member Benefits program offers credit cards, income protection, auto buying, travel, everyday discounts, and more.

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