The Texas public education system is at a turning point. Recent national assessment results are lower than they have been in a generation. While the pandemic had an impact, Texas student performance has been declining since the early 2010s. Today, 60 percent of Texas students cannot perform math on grade level, according to our state…
The following remarks were delivered by Texas 2036 President and CEO Margaret Spellings during her keynote speech at Moak Casey’s Texas Assessment Conference on Nov. 8, 2022 in Round Rock, Texas. It’s a great honor to speak before this prestigious audience of education and data experts. I have the privilege of leading Texas 2036, the nonpartisan,…
Across the board, the Texas public education system is in crisis. This week’s national assessment results are lower than they have been in a generation. But while the pandemic certainly had an impact, Texas’ scores have been declining since the early 2010s. As it stands today, 60% of Texas students cannot do math on grade…
A statement from Texas 2036 President and CEO Margaret Spellings on the release of NAEP scores on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. While the Nation’s Report Card shows Texas has improved its performance relative to other states, the majority of our students being below proficient in reading and mathematics is cause for serious concern and urgency. …
To keep you updated on our progress, Texas 2036 President and CEO Margaret Spellings prepared this quick report on our recent efforts and accomplishments, including an important call to action to get out the vote.
To keep you updated on our progress, Texas 2036 President and CEO Margaret Spellings prepared this quick report on our recent efforts and accomplishments, including attention on educational assessments.