This legislative session, the Governor and state lawmakers prioritized increasing funding for Texas public schools, resulting in a historic $8.5 billion in new funding. The centerpiece is House Bill…
A new report and podcast are casting a national spotlight on one of the most important education stories in the state – the dramatic turnaround at Houston ISD under Superintendent Mike Miles.
The…
Texas policymakers, educational leaders, and parents all have a vested interest in ensuring public schools meet high standards—and that starts with a transparent, reliable school accountability…
Education policy is often at center stage in the Texas Legislature. This session, lawmakers are teeing up another slate of bills that could contend with 2019’s sweeping bipartisan effort to reform…
While the House Public Education Committee discusses its comprehensive school finance reform, the Senate addresses teacher pay incentives as a stand-alone measure. Senate Bill 26 (SB 26) was swiftly…
This week, the House Public Education Committee held two hearings on its omnibus school finance proposal, House Bill 2 (HB 2). Chairman Brad Buckley has indicated the committee plans to vote on HB 2…
