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A dispute over whether New York's Hasidic yeshivas provide adequate instruction in English, math, science and other secular subjects remains unresolved. The issue, which has drawn state investigations and community pushback, continues to pit education officials against yeshiva leaders and their supporters.

Education freedom accounts, the state-backed private school savings programs at the center of Texas's school choice debate, are emerging as a talking point in the race for Texas Comptroller. The Comptroller's office would play a key role in administering any such accounts, making candidates' positions on the program relevant to voters. Local coverage in Austin is examining how the contenders would handle the responsibility.