The outcome of Texas’ gubernatorial race will determine the future of testing, school district takeovers and who oversees public education for nearly 5.5 million children.
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, his Democratic opponent, diverge in their perspectives on how state leaders should oversee public schools. Those differences show up in their past education priorities as governor and a state lawmaker, respectively. They also appear in the education agendas the two released in recent weeks as they seek election to Texas’ highest office.
