A bullet-point examination of the principles that should guide the debate on public school finance reform. This paper lays out the general principles of taxation and spending that will lead to long-term solution for improving Texas’ schools and economy. Published jointly by the Foundation with the Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute, a bipartisan organization based in Austin.
K-12 Education
The Ice Cream Test Lincoln Would Have Understood
A few weeks ago, I received a call from a very frustrated friend. She is exactly the kind of teacher every parent hopes their child gets. She is dedicated, thoughtful, and has high expectations for her students. The issue that prompted her call was not a disagreement over curriculum or school resources, but ice cream....
June 25, 2026