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Audition for Music Studies at the University of St. Thomas

April 14, 2018 by 0 - Community Calendar Leave a Comment

Audition for Music Studies at the University of St. Thomas

Music students at the University of St. Thomas have quality performance opportunities within the rich and diverse backdrop of a liberal arts curriculum. Students enjoy small classes which allows more time for individual interaction with their professors. University of St. Thomas music alumni are in … [Read more...]

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University of St. Thomas Auditions for 2018-19 Music Studies

March 3, 2018 by 0 - Community Calendar Leave a Comment

University of St. Thomas Auditions for 2018-19 Music Studies

Music students at the University of St. Thomas have quality performance opportunities within the rich and diverse backdrop of a liberal arts curriculum. Students enjoy small classes which allows more time for individual interaction with their professors. University of St. Thomas music alumni are in … [Read more...]

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School Choice Parents Forum

January 23, 2018 by 0 - Community Calendar Leave a Comment

School Choice Parents Forum

FEAST is partnering with a local Classical Conversations Chapter to host a School Choice Home School Forum. There will be different perspectives of parent – directed education offered, along with a question and answer session for new and seasoned home schoolers. This free event will be held on … [Read more...]

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2017 Legislative Year in Review: Victories and Continuing Battles (Including Some We’ll Take to the Polls)

by Joshua Newman Leave a Comment

2017 Legislative Year in Review: Victories and Continuing Battles (Including Some We’ll Take to the Polls)

It has been a long year of legislative sessions in Austin. Quite a lot has happened affecting homeschoolers, including major successes and some disappointments along the way. Here is a 2017 legislative year recap of the regular and special sessions as they relate to the homeschool … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Protective Services, Home School Advocacy and News, Legislative, Parental Rights, THSC Watchmen Tagged With: CPS, CPS Reform, School Choice, Tebow Bill

Special Session Report: Texas House Blocks Governor Abbott’s Key Agenda Items

by Jeremy Newman 4 Comments

Special Session Report: Texas House Blocks Governor Abbott’s Key Agenda Items

Over the past month, THSC was on the ground in Austin watching and monitoring legislative events as they unfolded during the 30-day special session called by Gov. Greg Abbott. The special session concluded on Wednesday, August 16 with some success and also some frustration, specifically from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home School Advocacy and News, Legislative, Parental Rights, THSC Watchmen Tagged With: School Choice

Texas House Hears School Choice Bill for Special Needs Students

by Jeremy Newman 5 Comments

Texas House Hears School Choice Bill for Special Needs Students

On Tuesday morning, August 1, Texas parents and activists flocked to Austin to attend a hearing on House Bill 253 by Rep. Ron Simmons, which creates a privately funded Tax Credit Scholarship program for special needs students. The hearing represented a positive step forward as part of the agenda … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home School Advocacy and News, Legislative, Special Needs Nook Tagged With: School Choice, special needs

Breaking: School Choice Bill Filed in Special Session

by Jeremy Newman 4 Comments

Breaking: School Choice Bill Filed in Special Session

After strong support from the homeschooling community led to unprecedented victories during the 2017 regular Texas Legislative session, THSC is gearing up to return to Austin for the 30-day special legislative session called by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Governor Abbott is ordering Texas Senators … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home School Advocacy and News, Legislative, Special Needs Nook Tagged With: Education Savings Account (ESA), School Choice

We Need Your Support for the 2017 Special Texas Legislative Session

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We Need Your Support for the 2017 Special Texas Legislative Session

The freedoms enjoyed by homeschoolers and the rights of parents are on the line during the 2017 Special Texas Legislative Session. That’s why we need your support to continue our momentum. THSC realized unprecedented success during the 2017 regular legislative session. Now, with the special … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home School Advocacy and News, Legislative, Parental Rights, THSC Watchmen Tagged With: Education Savings Account (ESA), Parent Child Protection Act, School Choice

Policy Review: Victory at the 85th Texas Legislature!

by Stephen Howsley 2 Comments

Policy Review: Victory at the 85th Texas Legislature!

Memorial Day marked Sine Die—the end of the 85th Texas Legislature at the Capitol in Austin. Now, THSC and the THSC Watchmen can look fondly on the many successes and all of the progress that was made during the 2017 Texas Legislative session. During the legislative session, the THSC Watchmen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Protective Services, Home School Advocacy and News, Legislative, Parental Rights, THSC Watchmen Tagged With: CPS, CPS Reform, Education Savings Account (ESA), Parent Child Protection Act, School Choice, Tebow Bill

“Pilot” Version of Education Savings Account Bill Passes the Texas Senate

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“Pilot” Version of Education Savings Account Bill Passes the Texas Senate

Written by Emma and Anna Little Senate Bill 3, the Educations Savings Accounts bill, passed the Texas Senate yesterday by a vote of 18-13, with changes that essentially turn the bill into what some are calling a pilot program. The original bill was amended before passage. Several key changes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home School Advocacy and News, Legislative, THSC Watchmen Tagged With: Education Savings Account (ESA), School Choice

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