With the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA), some teachers are looking at a side hustle that fits what they already do best: tutoring.
As the deadline approaches to apply for school vouchers, families are struggling to receive the benefits reserved for those with disabilities.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts spokesperson Travis Pillow shared record-breaking numbers for the first week of applications.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that a record number of students have applied for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) since applications opened on Wednesday.
TEFA will provide families with an opportunity to apply for financial assistance to homeschool their students, send them to private school or provide their child with personalized tutoring.
Texas families will soon have access to a new educational funding program that could help cover private school costs and other educational expenses. The Texas Education Freedom Accountson program is set to launch with applications opening Feb. 4.