As we’ve traveled the state, people have told us they are primarily concerned about two things: property tax relief and school finance. They also recognize these two issues are intertwined—both need to be addressed...
The Texas House of Representatives' Committee on Public Education met today to discuss, among other things, charter school funding. David Anderson, general counsel and policy analyst for Raise Your Hand Texas, was invited to...
Texas schools will begin receiving A through F letter grades this year, based on academic performance. But who grades the state policies that oversee our public schools? Each year Education Week releases a report and ranking...
Report shows statewide support inadequate and inconsistent Texas met only four of 10 benchmarks for quality and dropped two places relative to other states in pre-K investments in 2016-17, according to a State of...
Who Educates Texas Students They are educated in diverse settings by teachers of all types. While homeschooling and private/religious schools are popular choices in Texas, the vast majority of Texas students attend public schools,...
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TAKES UP RULES IMPLEMENTING HB 5 THIS WEEK Among the changes in Texas public schools passed by the Texas Legislature as part of HB 5, the reduction in high-stakes end-of-course...
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