As an educator, I believe school choice is a powerful tool worthy of consideration. However, the discussion ignores an under served population of Texas kids whose families lack the time and/or resources to research private or charter schools.

If the Legislature wishes to provide free and equal access to education for all students in Texas, they must find a way to ensure that every school receives the support it needs to help kids succeed.

School choice might not create a mass exodus public schools, but what if it does? Well-supported students will attend the school they choose, while many public schools will serve students who need the most, but receive the least. Without safeguards to protect public education, Texas will head down a path to schools that are separate, but not equal.