Revising statutory requirements for public school accreditation offers legislators an opportunity to address the failure of reforms to translate elementary and middle school improvements into high school success. Strengthening the accreditation system would substantially improve the entire K-12 system and increase public trust in the value of public education.
Homelessness
Where does the Money Austin Spends on Homelessness Go?
A federal judge has curtailed the efforts of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to end the disastrous policy of Housing First. With this new development Texas is on its own to compel cities to make changes to homeless spending. This article from Austin Reform shines light on the City of Austin underscoring that...
July 1, 2026