A landmark study presenting an assessment of four issues often raised about proposed school choice plans. The study shows that academic quality is an important motivating factor for low-income parents who desire school choice. public schools will not be monetarily hurt by a voucher plan because a limited number of private school vacancies will prevent a mass exodus from public schools.
K-12 Education
TEA Commissioner: Public School Enrollment Continues to Struggle
On Monday, the House Committee on Public Education held a public hearing to discuss the “State of Education” in Texas, with a particular emphasis on assessing academic outcomes, enrollment trends, and school budgets. Among the many revelations to come to light was that public school enrollment continues to struggle. According to Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath’s invited testimony, public school enrollment decreased in the...
May 12, 2026