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As summer draws to a close and millions of students begin packing their backpacks to return to the classroom, Texas is crossing a historic threshold. For the first time, families can choose the educational path that is best for their children. Thanks to the successful rollout of Texas Education Freedom Accounts, the educational landscape in the Lone Star State has fundamentally shifted. So too has... Read More
The best and worst campuses for free speech, based on a survey of more than 55,000 students.