A Parent’s Guide to Texas ESA: What Families Need to Understand Before Applying
More Than Tuition: How Texas ESA Helps Families Build a Stronger Learning Plan
Why the New Texas ESA Rules Matter for Microschools (and Why We at ESTEAM EDU Are Excited)
Texas ESAs Are (Almost) Here: What Families Need to Know About Education Freedom Accounts Updated December 2025 After years of debate, Texas has officially finalized the rules for its statewide education savings account (ESA) program, now called Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). The program was created by the Texas Legislature in 2025 through Senate Bill 2 and will begin funding students in the 2026–2027 school year. The program is administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts with Odyssey as the implementation partner. For Texas families, this is a major shift. For the first time, state education dollars can follow students outside the traditional public school system to approved private schools, microschools, homeschools, and other educational providers. What Is the Texas ESA / TEFA Program? The Texas Education Freedom Accounts program allows eligible families to receive public education funds in an account that can be used for approved educational expenses…
How Texas ESA Can Support Summer Growth and Academic Confidence
More Than Tuition: How Texas ESA Helps Families Build a Stronger Learning Plan
Texas School Choice 2025: A New Era of Empowerment Through Education Savings Accounts
In a landmark move, Texas officially joined the national school choice movement with the passage of Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) on May 3, 2025. Beginning with the 2026–27 school year, families across the state will have the power to use Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to personalize their children’s education using state funds. Whether you’re a parent, private school administrator, or educational entrepreneur, understanding how this new law works is critical to navigating the changing landscape of Texas education. 📜 What Is the Texas ESA Program? At its core, the ESA program allows state funding to follow the student—not the system. Families receive public dollars in a dedicated account to spend on approved educational services outside of the traditional public school system. Program Highlights: 👨👩👧👦 Who Is Eligible? All Texas K–12 students are eligible to apply—including those enrolled in: Students must be: If demand exceeds available funds, the state will prioritize…
It Starts with Believing
What if the key to raising capable, resilient, and healthy children didn’t start with rules or routines—but with belief? Belief that our children are not fragile.Belief that they are designed to grow through struggle.Belief that they are not only capable—but antifragile. The Power of Belief When we believe that our children are fully capable human beings—wired for growth, learning, and adaptation—it transforms everything. We stop viewing our role as protectors from every bump in the road and start becoming guides for the journey. Children are not glass to be protected. They are clay—malleable, resilient, and full of potential. In fact, research shows that the way we perceive our children’s capabilities directly influences their development. Dr. Carol Dweck’s work on growth mindset confirms that when children are treated as capable of evolving, they rise to the challenge.¹ But that mindset begins with us—the adults. Inspire. Equip. Connect. Then Step Back. At…
What is the Purpose of Education?
What is the true purpose of education? If you ask a hundred people, you might get a hundred different answers. Some will say it’s about preparing for a career. Others will argue it’s about acquiring knowledge. Still, others will insist it’s about passing tests. However, at ESTEAM Academy, we see education differently. Education isn’t about memorization or standardization—it’s about empowerment. It’s about developing young minds that think critically, solve problems creatively, and navigate life with confidence and purpose. It’s about becoming rather than just knowing. Education as a Path to Self-Discovery Every child is born with curiosity, creativity, and a natural drive to learn. The purpose of education is to nurture that innate potential, not stifle it with rigid structures and outdated systems. At ESTEAM Academy, we believe learning should be an adventure—one where students actively engage, explore, and take ownership of their journey. Instead of passively absorbing information, our…