Existing incentive structures within universities tend to encourage research over teaching. Further, the way the Legislature funds universities provides incentives for universities to simply enroll students rather than making sure these students actually graduate.
Who’s Profiting from Taxpayer Spending on Education?
Governor Greg Abbott recently sent a message to the thirty-nine Democrats requesting a special session to address education “budget shortfalls.” “To be clear, there are several reasons why some public schools are facing budget shortfalls,” Gov. Abbott told the Democrats. He cited the end of one-time COVID-related federal funding and decreasing enrollment as significant contributors. And...