The lack of adequate preparation in math and science makes it difficult for many Texas high school graduates to work in a math or science field and/or graduate from college with a math and science degree. Research finds students with advanced technical math and science skills have more earning power. This paper explores specialized math and science programs at magnet schools and their effect on improving math and science skills.
State Education Board Should Support Proposed Literature List
The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) should adopt a required literature list that supports the literacy and knowledge-acquisition of Texas students and not allow leftist organizations like the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts (TCTELA) to pressure them into adopting a watered-down, politically driven list. Texas public schools have failed at both...