School choice is a proven way to decrease dropout rates in public schools. Cutting the dropout rate in half in Texas could save more than 65,000 students each year. Policymakers owe it to Texas students to give them an opportunity to succeed through school choice.
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....