Last night, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 8, sending the landmark legislation to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature. The bill, authored by state Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, and sponsored in the Senate by state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, received statewide support, with more than 60 coauthors and cosponsors across both chambers. HB 8…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter with what you need to know about the Texas jobs market. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. A closer look at Texas’ job market It seems like everywhere you look, national headlines tell a grim story about job seekers. Fewer employers…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter with what you need to know about the roadmap to readiness for every Texas graduate. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Driving success in Texas high schools When too many graduates left high school unprepared for college or career, Texas took…
The Texas Education Agency today announced notable gains in A–F accountability ratings for public schools and districts statewide, with strong year-over-year improvements in both campus and district performance. These ratings, which have been intermittent in recent years due to ongoing litigation, offer valuable transparency to parents, community members and policymakers. A main takeaway from the…
