Texas Commission on Virtual Education seeks to improve the state policy framework for virtual learning Last month, the Texas Commission on Virtual Education met to discuss draft proposals to improve the delivery and funding of virtual education. The Commission has been meeting since March to hear testimony from various stakeholders about the need for things…
With a budget surplus and high interest by Texas voters, now is the time to double down on strategic investments in public education for K–12. Here’s a breakdown of why. Strategic Investments: Public Education Funding With the incoming Texas Legislature having the largest surplus in its history—an additional $44 billion from the General Revenue, the…
The following is part one of a three-part summary of Texas 2036 Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy John Hryhorchuk’s testimony to the Texas Commission on Virtual Education on June 29, 2022. Established by House Bill 3643 (87R), the Texas Commission on Virtual Education is charged with developing and making recommendations regarding the delivery…
As Texas makes progress toward academic recovery, 2021-22 STAAR results reveal students still need improvement in Algebra I. What to know: Texas Education Agency (TEA) released the Spring 2022 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results for end-of-course (EOC) assessments on Thursday, June 16. Students take EOC assessments after the completion of Algebra…
