Over the next biennium, Texas public schools are challenged to raise student achievement at the same time as the state budget suffers a critical shortfall. Schools will have to develop creative and cost-effective ways to meet new and more rigorous academic requirements.
K-12 Education
Texas Spends Billions on Public Schools. Where Does the Money Go?
Texans paid nearly $105 billion last year to support public schools. They expect that money to go towards providing students with a quality education, not to merely employ adults or line the pockets of outside consultants and contractors. If Texas wants a school system that is focused on effective education and not the appearance of...
August 28, 2026