A new approach to school accountability was proposed during the 79th Session of the Texas Legislature – turning failing public schools over to private sector education management organizations. This policy brief identifies how EMOs can help improve student achievement and the financial efficiency of Texas public schools.
K-12 Education
Amarillo teachers make the most of high-quality instructional materials
At Eastridge Elementary School, Principal Genie Baca’s teachers have enough challenges. Their students are mostly refugees, recent immigrants from countries such as Somalia, Yemen, Vietnam and Burma, among many others. The parents are often shift workers at local meatpacking or poultry processing facilities, meaning that no one’s home to ensure the children are fed and...
July 1, 2024