In a presentation for school district superintendents and trustees, Chris Patterson examines the problems facing public schools and improving student achievement, examines the research available on curriculum and the “achievement gap.” The outline includes specific resources and publications as supplements.
Taxes & Spending
Where the Texas Budget Stands
On Thursday, the Texas House and the Texas Senate released the conference committee report for House Bill 1, which represents the state’s nearly complete budget for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The measure now goes back to both chambers for approval. It will take some time to fully grasp the 1,000+ page document, but a...
May 26, 2023