Texas education spending has grown substantially over the last decade. An understanding of the impact of this spending is vital to any school finance debate during the 2013 Texas Legislature.
The Ice Cream Test Lincoln Would Have Understood
A few weeks ago, I received a call from a very frustrated friend. She is exactly the kind of teacher every parent hopes their child gets. She is dedicated, thoughtful, and has high expectations for her students. The issue that prompted her call was not a disagreement over curriculum or school resources, but ice cream....