Students around the state are waiting in line to attend a public charter school as evidenced by nearly 17,000 students on a waiting list. Texas lawmakers can help these students attend a charter school by eliminating the legislative cap, lowering barriers to expansion, and reducing unnecessary regulations.
Great Teachers Need Great Materials, and Texas is Stepping Up
Great public schools need a great curriculum—and great teachers need time for teaching, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath explained in a recent interview with TPPF’s Greg Sindelar. A new state law should help, Morath said, as the State Board of Education begins the public review and comment period for new instructional materials. Some of these...