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.
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...