Texas Education

Just Thinking… About How Rapid Shifts in AI and Policy Are Elevating the Need for Educator Advocacy in Texas Schools

Schools today are navigating a whirlwind of change, from new expectations in the job market to the growing influence of AI and the constant push to rethink accountability. That’s why conversations about educator advocacy matter so much right now. Texas, for example, ranks among the lowest ten states in per-pupil funding—even while boasting the seventh-strongest…

Just Thinking… About How Professional Learning Among Teachers Can Boost Student Outcomes

With roughly half of the new teachers in Texas stepping into classrooms without full certification, the need for strong and practical professional learning has never been more urgent. According to research, effective professional development among teachers can boost student achievement by up to 21 percentile points—yet many educators frequently report lacking both the time and…

Honoring Excellence in Multilingual Education

Teaching across language barriers demands recognition for the profound impact these educators have on student success and global readiness

Using Data for Continuous Improvement in Student Learning and Development

Northeast ISD uses the Plan for Learning platform to align data-driven improvement plans across 70 campuses and nearly 60,000 students.

Seeing Through the Smoke of School Safety Products

Schools are adopting mandated safety systems that lack real-world evidence of effectiveness in actual emergencies

Just Thinking: Effective Grant Management in Education with Cory Green

A Texas Education Agency official shares nearly three decades of insight on overseeing state and federal grants, compliance, clean audits and regulatory change.

Unraveling Procurement Problems: The State of Purchasing in Texas

Consultants wield surprising influence over government purchasing decisions, raising questions about cost efficiency and transparency in public procurement

How Humor & Education Go Together

Laughter in the classroom boosts retention and engagement, making learning stick with students far longer than traditional methods alone

Crunching Numbers: Funding the Texas House Bill 3 Mandate Amidst School Budget Strain

School districts face mounting fiscal pressure as new safety mandates clash with already stretched education budgets