Abbott: Students need to learn without limits
Learning is no longer limited by bricks and mortar. It is expanded exponentially by bytes and bandwidth. As governor, I want students in Amarillo and throughout Texas to graduate from the best school system in the country. Texas is already No. 1 in job creation, and...
Texans for Greg Abbott Statement on Debates
Texans for Greg Abbott Statement on Debates AUSTIN- Texans for Greg Abbott Communications Director Matt Hirsch released the following statement regarding gubernatorial debates: "Greg Abbott remains committed to the two statewide debates he previously accepted with The...
Twenty states throw support behind lawsuit aimed at overturning Obamacare
Twenty states have signed onto a lawsuit challenging the Affordable Care Act on the grounds that it violated the Origination Clause by starting in the Senate instead of the House. The brief, filed May 15 by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and endorsed by another 19...
Sen. Donna Campbell: Abbott’s Education Plan Offers Real Progress
A study released by the U.S. Department of Education shows Texas posted the second-highest graduation rate in the nation in 2012, ranking only behind Iowa and tied with three other states. While this is excellent news, we must work harder to ensure that graduating...
Linn: Achievement Districts For Schools Are Positive
Linn: Achievement Districts For Schools Are Positive By Julie Linn Houston Chronicle The establishment of an achievement school district in Texas would allow a turnaround team to take over a failing public school after two years, and the idea deserves support. Lisa...
VIDEO: Greg Abbott Discusses Bureau of Land Management Targeting Private Property in Texas on Fox Business
Greg Abbott discussed the Bureau of Land Management's targeting of private property in Texas near the Red River with Lou Dobbs on Fox Business.
Abbott Urges Emphasis On ‘Digital Learning’
Abbott Urges Emphasis On 'Digital Learning' By John Gonzalez San Antonio Express-News SAN ANTONIO — GOP gubernatorial nominee Greg Abbott on Monday continued the gradual rollout of his education policies with a call for more “digital learning” to prepare students for...
Texas Attorney General Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Prayer Before Governmental Meetings
Texas Attorney General Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Prayer Before Governmental Meetings KFDM.com Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the right of governmental bodies to begin...
Greg Abbott, guest columnist: Strengthening local control of our schools
Greg Abbott, guest columnist: Strengthening local control of our schools By Greg Abbott WacoTrib.com The opportunity for a better tomorrow begins with education. To continue to grow jobs here and educate the workforce of tomorrow, we must ensure every student...
What They Are Saying About Greg Abbott’s Education Plan
“Local Control Is In The Forefront” … “Improve Elementary Schools” … “Would Make A Big Difference” AUSTIN-Texans for Greg Abbott Communications Director Matt Hirsch issued the following statement on Texans’ response to phase two of Greg Abbott’s “Educating...