Gov. Abbott pumps up charter schools at Parent Empowerment rally in Austin – By Kennedy Sessions (Houston Chronicle) / Mar 21 2023
As the Texas governor pledged to expand “school choice” options for Texas students, he also promised to increase teacher pay raises and invest in public education.
Around 200 attendees rallied at the Austin Capitol on Tuesday in a “Parent Empowerment Day” protest headlined by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. The top state official touted expanding private and charter schools for students while pledging to increase teacher salaries and fund public schools.
“Just like charter schools did not defund private schools in the state of Texas, neither will school choice in the state of Texas,” Abbott said. “Wherever school choice is used, public education improves.”
At the rainy Tuesday rally, Abbott encouraged parents to contact their state representatives and senators to tell them to support “school choice” in the legislature.
“We need you to show up not just today but every single day to make sure your voice is heard,” the governor said.
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