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TSTA Poll Shows Texans Want More Funding And Less Testing In Public Schools
Mark Corcoran - March 7, 2013
A recent Texas State Teachers Association poll of Texas shows overwhelming support for increasing public school funding, using the Rainy day Fund for education, and reducing standardized testing. Check out our cool infographic breaking down the poll results. Read More >>
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