School choice is gaining momentum in Texas, with Governor Greg Abbott recently making it a priority.
Many parents, especially Hispanic families, see this as a chance to give their children better education opportunities.
A Harsh Reality for Minority Students
When I was in 10th grade, I saw shocking statistics in my classroom: only 7% of students in the Rio Grande Valley were considered college-ready based on their SAT scores.
A third of working-age residents in my area never even finished high school.
These numbers weren’t just statistics—they reflected real challenges that many students like me faced. The biggest obstacle? The school district we were born into.
Education Shouldn’t Depend on ZIP Codes
My teacher encouraged us to break the cycle, but reality hit when my family looked into private schools.
The cost was too high, and like many families, we had to prioritize essentials like food and gas. That meant I had no choice but to stay in a struggling public school.
This situation is common in the Rio Grande Valley, where over 90% of the population is Hispanic.
Many students are the first in their families to graduate, and their parents want them to have better opportunities. But without school choice, those opportunities are limited.
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How School Choice Can Help?
The Texas Senate is proposing a plan to provide families with $10,000 to choose the best school for their child.
This money could be used for private school tuition, tutoring, special education services, or even transportation.
Critics argue that school choice only benefits the wealthy, but in areas like the RGV, where 65 school districts are failing, it’s the lower-income families who need it the most.
Without it, students are stuck in underperforming schools simply because of where they live.
A Step Toward the American Dream
Our parents and grandparents came to this country dreaming of a better future for their children. But for many Hispanic students, getting a good education is still a struggle. School choice can change that.
Every student deserves the chance to succeed, no matter where they were born.
By supporting school choice, we can give minority students a fighting chance at a brighter future—one where a ZIP code no longer determines their destiny.
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