I am Jorge Borrego, postsecondary analyst for Next Generation Texas at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and I am testifying in support of HB 1859. I would like to thank the members of this committee for the opportunity to provide comments on HB 1859. The Foundation recently conducted research examining the state of career and
technical education in Texas public schools. What we found was that there are large gaps between workforce needs and programs of study across multiple sectors but in particular the skilled trades, such as electricians and HVAC technicians.
K-12 Education
The Demand of Texas Parents for Classical Charter Schools
Numerous reports suggest dramatically increasing interest in classical education among parents with school-aged children. Yet how widespread are these trends and what explains them? This report empirically documents the growth of Texas classical charter schools. Key points – Over the last decade, enrollment in classical charter schools in Texas has increased sevenfold while enrollment in...
June 2, 2023