For two years, researchers at the Foundation have examined the math and science skills deficit in Texas public schools and published several papers including a best practices research paper. This math and science reform agenda is a compilation of our findings and policy recommendations and can be used by state lawmakers, policymakers, superintendents, principals, and parents. School districts have the authority to implement many of the recommendations at the local level, without requiring legislative action.
Raising the Standards
Texas is on the verge of a major education victory. The State Board of Education (SBOE) is expected to vote tomorrow on adopting improved Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards for social studies and the state’s first required literary works list. These proposals address two subjects that Texas students have largely struggled with in...