Over the course of our nation’s history, the structure of teacher compensation has varied and changed to fit the needs of the time. The current pay structure, introduced over 85 years ago, was designed for another era. If policymakers are serious about improving the quality of teachers in the classroom, they need to tie teacher pay to teacher quality.
K-12 Education
Making History: Texas SBOE to Decide on Social Studies Revisions
During the week of June 22, the State Board of Education is expected to approve the revisions to the Social Studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). This revision a major reform to how history is taught to Texas students, replacing a model where Texas, American, and World history were presented as isolated subjects and...
June 9, 2026