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.
K-12 Education
Social Studies TEKS Reform: The Story So Far
On April 7, the State Board of Education is set to give its final approval to new Social Studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), a much-needed reform to the standards that determine what educators teach. Here’s what you need to know: The current Social Studies TEKS are profoundly inadequate. The flaws of the K-8...
April 6, 2026