This This isn't red versus blue. This is right versus wrong. This is about school, public school funding. This is about helping working folks. This is about lowering costs.This is about everyday working folks. That was Texas State Senator-Elect Taylor Rummett, a Democrat who just won a special election in deep red Tarrant County. That's in the Fort Worth suburbs.His 14-point margin of victory is especially stunning since it was in a district that Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024. Donald Trump tried to ...

Education System Challenges in the US - The US education system faces cracks, particularly affecting the youth, with disparities in funding and resources [2][3] - Public school funding tied to local property taxes leads to unequal distribution of resources, disadvantaging poorer communities [4][5] - The student-to-counselor ratio is significantly higher than the recommended level, with a national average of 376 to 1 in 2023-2024, depriving students of necessary guidance [6] - Students from underfunded schools are three times more likely to drop out of high school and four times less likely to attend a 4-year college [7] - Unequal access to education creates deep inequalities rooted in race, money, and location, hindering the potential of future generations [8][9] Call to Action for Educational Equity - Students can advocate for diverse curriculums, more mental health counselors, and support peers facing barriers [10] - Teachers and educators can collaborate with underfunded schools to donate supplies and arrange student exchange programs [11] - Parents and community members can organize community events to raise funding for local schools and volunteer for job exposures [11][12] - Policymakers and voters can vote for equitable school funding policies, universal access to quality after-school and preschool programs, and increased funding for school counselors and infrastructure [13] - Quality education is a right, not a privilege, and investing in schools is essential for creating a better future for everyone [14][15]