Research has overwhelming shown that student evaluations of faculty (SEFs) are a reliable tool that can be used to measure teaching effectiveness. Texas universities should increase the value they place on SEF results by awarding bonuses to professors who excel in the classroom.
Taxes & Spending
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: Lovejoy ISD
Many city, county, and school district officials are in the early stages of deciding where to set their tax rates for the next fiscal year. In some cases, these local decisions will push property taxes higher, creating new challenges for family budgets and forcing tough personal choices. Given the very real prospect of tax hikes on the horizon, now is the time for Texans to learn what their local governments are up to and...
June 9, 2026