Strengthening Texas’ Accountability System: Key Reforms in HB 4 and SB 1962 at a Glance
The state academic accountability system serves a vital role in public education by setting expectations for student learning, incentivizing school systems to meet those expectations, and tracking educational outcomes. Critically, A-F ratings are the only meaningful tool that parents, policymakers, community partners, and the public have for assessing district and campus progress, making them a […]
Action Alert: Strengthen Early Learning by Supporting HB 123
Today, March 18, the Texas House Public Education Committee is hearing House Bill 123, a critical bill aimed at supporting Texas’ youngest learners. The proposed legislation, authored by Houston-area Representative Harold Dutton, offers a data-driven solution aimed at providing all Texas students the early math and reading skills they need to thrive. 4 Reasons to […]
From bill highlights to community action, get the latest insights on public education in this edition.
The pace of the legislative session picked up substantially in February with both Texas House and Senate committees setting hearings for bills. The annual budget process is well on its way, with both the Senate Finance and House Appropriations committees holding hearings on their respective chamber’s appropriations bill, SB 1 and HB 1. In line […]
