The first in a series of research reports on Texas school finance, this study provides an unprecedented look at how public education dollars fit into the overall financial structure of each of the 50 states. For each state, the authors track the sources of public education dollars, determine the amount spent on public education, and identify the relationship between public education dollars and total state spending. The authors also examine the relationship between state spending, revenues and personal income as a measure of each state’s ability to sustain public education funding. This report offers Texans, as well as those in other states, a fiscal foundation for school finance reform.
K-12 Education
Restoring Confidence and Prestige to the Teaching Profession
Restoring Confidence and Prestige to the Teaching Profession The epidemic of uncertified teachers in Texas schools is the result of the collapse of the teacher preparation program, especially university programs. These programs have traded a focus on the classroom for social activism. Key points: More than 10% of teachers in Texas schools are now uncertified....
July 22, 2026