Chief of Schools Scott Schneider, is getting eager support from education voices in Jacksonville and beyond—and was previously endorsed by several Duval School Board members when he sought superintendent jobs outside of Jacksonville.

“I want to make sure we provide a carrot to make sure this legislation gets passed,” Gov. Greg Abbott said of vouchers. “Once [education savings accounts] are passed, I will put on the legislative agenda full funding for public education."

The bill would give parents $8,000 to use on a child’s private school tuition or other education-related expenses, such as uniforms or textbooks.

With about 66,000 students—more than the public school enrollment in Boston or Seattle—the Pentagon’s schools for children of military members and civilian employees quietly achieve results most educators can only dream of.

A storm can last a day. But the disruption to learning can last years. As natural disasters become more common, school districts are grappling with how to adapt.

Supporters of the idea say party labels provide useful information to voters who may not know much about the people on their ballot and potentially improve participation in those races.