The total cost of public education is often underestimated, and identifying exactly where the money is going is a tremendous challenge. The total cost of education includes all costs associated with educating students-operating and non-operating expenditures, the cost of state and regional personnel, and teacher pension costs.
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