Testimony to the Public Education Committee on Interim Charge #2
Every Texan rejects the premise that any child could be a burden to our state because all children deserve an education regardless of their place of birth. Empowered with a
Every Texan rejects the premise that any child could be a burden to our state because all children deserve an education regardless of their place of birth. Empowered with a
Equitable education is the vehicle for social and economic mobility. When all Texans have access to quality education, it can lead to better life outcomes and job opportunities. This is
The 2022 Charles Butt Foundation Poll on Texans’ attitudes toward Public Education shows, once again, that public school parents hold their schools, teachers, and system in high regard. Conducted in
Read our full joint report with Texas AFT about the underfunding of Texas schools here. Texas AFT and Every Texan released a report highlighting “The Lost Decade” in Texas, a
The American Rescue Plan Act’s State Fiscal Recovery funds are intended to respond to COVID-19 health needs or the pandemic’s negative economic impacts, provide premium pay and other support for
This column was originally featured in the Dallas Morning News. When school budgets get tight, property-wealthy districts are often quick to blame the primary equity tool of the school finance
The Texas House of Representatives recently released its interim committee charges for the 87th Legislature. During the interim, the period between regular sessions, legislative committees are assigned certain policy topics