The lack of adequate preparation in math and science makes it difficult for many Texas high school graduates to work in a math or science field and/or graduate from college with a math and science degree. Research finds students with advanced technical math and science skills have more earning power. This paper explores specialized math and science programs at magnet schools and their effect on improving math and science skills.
Round Rock ISD Caught Pushing Politics in the Classroom
A Central Texas school district is in hot water after its staff allegedly “creat[ed] a Mexican-American lesson plan teaching that immigration law amounts to the oppression of minorities.” The shocking incident occurred at Round Rock ISD, a relatively large ISD north of Austin with a history of controversy, and was exposed by a watchdog group,...