Policy Paper: Test-Based Funding
Keep School Funding Separate From High-Stakes Tests School finance policy that provides funding to K-12 students based on their performance on a high-stakes test has no basis in research. Funding any part of our...
Texas Public School Choice Spinner
International studies. Career and technology pathways. Dual language elementary education. And on and on. Texas public schools are dynamic and diverse, and they continue to add new options and innovative programs to meet the...
We polled Texans about education—they responded loud and clear
The Governor, Lt. Gov., and House Speaker recently held a joint press conference and announced that this legislative session would be the session of education funding and higher teacher pay. A public opinion poll...
Session Toolkit
The 86th Legislative Session has officially begun and it’s poised to be one of the most critical for public education in recent memory. We created this Session Toolkit to provide up-to-date information about what...
From Migrant Farmer to Future Teacher
From Migrant Farmer to Future Teacher How a migrant farmworker defied the odds through personal determination and family sacrifice. In April 1995, Raquel Pérez’s family left Edinburg, Texas at 3 a.m. to drive north....
Letter to the Texas Commission on School Finance
Raise Your Hand Texas appreciates the work of the Texas Commission on School Finance. We recently sent a letter to members of the commission expressing our gratitude and outlining our considerations prior to the...
VIDEO: This is Where the Future Begins
Anyone who recently has set foot in a public school knows incredible and important work is unfolding under increasingly challenging circumstances. And inside the school walls, teachers and school leaders know that this is...
VIDEO: Greatness Starts in Pre-K
From scales to symphonies. From counting to calculus. The seeds of greatness are planted early. High-quality, full-day pre-K provides an environment where the seeds of greatness can take root. Where talent, innovation, ingenuity, and...
5 things needed in any Texas school finance plan
As we’ve traveled the state, people have told us they are primarily concerned about two things: property tax relief and school finance. They also recognize these two issues are intertwined—both need to be addressed...
The Student Voice
The Student Voice Students across Texas describe the blended learning experience in their own It is not unusual for schools and educators to try new approaches to improve student learning. But how often do...
