Research clearly shows that the quality of a student’s teacher is the most important school-related factor in raising student achievement. Money can be a powerful incentive in attracting and retaining the best teachers. However, most public school districts in Texas, and nationwide, pay their teachers off of a rigid salary schedule.
K-12 Education
TEA Commissioner: Public School Enrollment Continues to Struggle
On Monday, the House Committee on Public Education held a public hearing to discuss the “State of Education” in Texas, with a particular emphasis on assessing academic outcomes, enrollment trends, and school budgets. Among the many revelations to come to light was that public school enrollment continues to struggle. According to Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath’s invited testimony, public school enrollment decreased in the...
May 12, 2026