Leaders from the Texas House and Senate have agreed on an $8 billion school-funding package, which is being called the largest in state history, The Dallas Morning News reported. The latest version of House Bill 2 was unveiled at a Senate hearing Thursday.

Gov. Greg Abbott last week signed a $1 billion private-school voucher bill into law in front of a large crowd at the Governor’s Mansion, the San Antonio Express-News and other media outlets reported. Abbott called the new law the biggest legislative win of his time in the governor’s office and touted the new program as the largest in the nation.

ISunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session. Open government measures have won passage in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, and more House votes are scheduled on legislation championed by the broad-based Texas Sunshine Coalition.

Items that arrive at the Museum come with a story or two. Recently we received a booklet from Thena Wilson Parrott, who now lives in College Station but has roots in Madisonville.

A Texas House bill would eliminate the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness test and replace it with a test comparing students’ performance to one another rather than stateset standards, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022.

As Teacher Appreciation Week approaches, we at North Zulch ISD want to take a moment to express our profound gratitude for the incredible educators who shape the lives of our students every day. It’s more than just a week of recognition; it’s a chance to truly acknowledge the dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment our teachers bring to their classrooms and our community.

The Texas House on April 17 passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school-voucher bill after a years-long campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Recently a Meteor clipping caught my attention. From 1931 and entitled “Early Settler of Madison County Gives an Interesting Comparison of Present Times.”, it was signed by W.H. Kittrell, Sr. (1851-1934), who spent his youth in Madison County. At one time, his father owned Prairie View Plantation, where TDCJ’s Ferguson Prison Farm is now. From here on until I say otherwise, I’m quoting William H. Kittrell addressing Madisonville Meteor readers.

Editor’s Note: This essay on leadership by Curtis Klingle will be presented as a four-part series over the upcoming weeks. The charlatan’s meretricious nature is never more evident than in meetings or in simple conversation.