This is a snapshot of the research findings from a recently published report, “Texas Charter Schools: An Assessment In 2005,” as well as the findings of five other research reports on charter schools released over the past year. These reports identify what we should know about Texas charter schools and the fundamental steps to improving public education.
K-12 Education
Who’s Serving Who? Controversy Swirls Around Education Foundations
In Texas, education foundations are supposed to support public school districts through fundraising, making donations, and offering other supportive services. However, as documented in a recent report, these foundations sometimes blur the line when it comes to their own operations and the districts they serve. In a few cases, troubling evidence shows that they’ve grown...
June 16, 2026