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Tracking COVID Learning Loss

July 27, 2021

Learning loss among K-12 students as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic is real and measurable. We will update this page with emerging data and research as we continue to learn more about the impact of the pandemic on student achievement. By collecting relevant data, we can identify solutions that remediate losses among affected...

What’s on our minds lately

July 1, 2021

On Monday, the TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY released the latest STAAR test results and, while we knew these were coming, that didn’t make it any easier to see them.. The number of students not meeting grade-level standards increased across almost all subject areas and grade levels with notable drops in math and reading achievement. While these results are disappointing, the pandemic-created...

Bigger Economy. Better Jobs.

June 17, 2021

Texas is an economic powerhouse. For decades, we’ve experienced strong economic growth and increased incomes for many Texas families. We’ve attracted a large workforce, built an infrastructure that has supported economic expansion, supported a business-friendly tax and regulatory environment, and taken advantage of our vast natural resources and an enviable geographic location. The result? Texas...

Texas’ Future’s So Bright

June 15, 2021

Our future prosperity will depend on how well we are educating our children and equipping them with the knowledge and skills to succeed in an future defined by rapidly changing technology. Today, our future looks bright thanks to the Texas Legislature adopting innovative strategies and targeted investments that will help close achievement gaps and remove...

Texas Health Policy Checkup

June 11, 2021

Increasing access to affordable health care has been a top priority for Texas 2036. For many Texans, insurance is unaffordable — to the point of being unobtainable. For others, even those with insurance, the rising costs of care are unsustainable. A lack of hospitals, doctors, and access to care prevents many Texans from receiving the...

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The power of Texans connecting

June 3, 2021

The pandemic clearly showed the need and power of Texans connecting. From connecting millions of students to K-12 teachers; millions of workers connecting to employers from home; businesses, especially small businesses, remaining connected to customers to provide them goods and services; and health care providers visiting the “virtual bedsides” of their patients. Real-time information, communication...

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