Texas 2036 commends the Texas State Board of Education’s preliminary approval of high quality math instructional materials today as an essential step to strengthen math instruction and provide students with the skills they need to succeed in the modern economy. “This decision by the State Board of Education reflects a commitment to improving outcomes for…
New investments in Texas’ water supply and infrastructure constitute vital “growth insurance” needed to secure the continued dynamism of the state’s economy even when faced with the multiple challenges presented by a multi-year drought. Here are some key figures to consider: $2 billion — Current annual cost of revenue lost from utility systems just to…
In 2023, the Texas Legislature adopted Budget Rider 51 as part of its biennial statewide budget, directing the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative to identify funds that may be streamlined and coordinated to increase the availability of work-based learning (WBL) and apprenticeship programs. As directed by the rider, on Aug. 31, 2024, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC),…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter exploring how higher ed can help break the recidivism cycle in Texas prisons. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. The State of Higher Education in Texas Prisons Texas prisons house tens of thousands of incarcerated Texans a year, but once they…
Texas 2036 today unveiled a report showing a sharp 50% decline in higher education enrollment among individuals incarcerated in Texas since 2011. This drop, from a high-water mark of 7,203 enrollments to 3,581 in 2022, is attributed not to a lack of interest but to a critical gap in the capacity of correctional education programs…
Policy Advisor Gabe Grantham submitted the following written testimony on access to Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes to the Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education on Nov. 11, 2024. Access to Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses is a key factor in preparing students for the rigors of college and beyond. However, in…