More Options Coming for High School Equivalency Exams
On January 29th the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) voted to allow multiple vendors to provide a high school equivalency exam to Texans without
On January 29th the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) voted to allow multiple vendors to provide a high school equivalency exam to Texans without
This week CPPP released a new data tool, the Texas Education Scorecard, which compares counties on the policies and practices that affect school readiness, education
Two elementary schools in the Dallas region are testing a new college savings program called Dollars for College this school year. Tied to Texas’ mandated
Earlier this week CPPP released a policy brief showing that changes to the General Education Development (GED) test had led to fewer Texans taking the
A high school diploma is a foundational step toward self-sufficiency and economic stability for all Texans. For those who are unable to complete their high
As Texans, we’re a fierce and competitive bunch, and in the last few years our state has touted its record on low taxes and economic
Imagine if every child in Texas had a college savings account. Imagine the peace of mind and confidence that accumulated savings in this account would
By Alejandra Cerna March is a big month for high school students aspiring to attend college. It’s the month that students and families are hustling
By Alejandra Cerna This month, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will begin to shape the Student Loan Default Prevention and Financial Aid Literacy Pilot
The 2013 Legislature brought big changes to the Adult Basic Education (ABE) and literacy system in Texas. SB 307 by Sen. Joan Huffman, effective September 1,