Story perspectives

Texas ESA Surge; Mississippi Bill Blocked Amid Controversy

2/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

Texas saw 60,000 families apply for its new education savings accounts (ESAs) after enrollment opened.
The Mississippi Senate blocked an ESA bill passed by the House, raising questions for Governor Tate Reeves.
The Fourth Circuit upheld a public school district's decision not to hire Kimberly Ann Polk, a teacher who would not use transgender pronouns.
The ruling included a dissent by Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III, which could prompt Supreme Court review.

1 of 1

Story summary

Texas saw 60,000 families apply for its new education savings accounts (ESAs) after enrollment opened.
The Mississippi Senate blocked an ESA bill passed by the House, raising questions for Governor Tate Reeves.
The Fourth Circuit upheld a public school district's decision not to hire Kimberly Ann Polk, a teacher who would not use transgender pronouns.
The ruling included a dissent by Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III, which could prompt Supreme Court review.