Mary Lynn Pruneda, Director of Education and Workforce Policy
Texas 2036 Senior Policy Advisor Mary Lynn Pruneda appeared before the Senate Finance Committee on Monday to offer oral testimony on budget provisions related to public education. On the need to raise teacher salaries in public education, she said: “The single best way and most equitable way to raise salaries for all Texas teachers is…
The “Can Kids in Texas read?” report is part of our blog series for Texas 2036’s Strategic Framework, which provides in-depth, cross-cutting data to inform key decisions about the most significant issues facing the state. Can kids in Texas read? It is a simple question of profound importance to Texas parents, policymakers and taxpayers. As…
On July 26, 2022, Texas 2036 Senior Policy Advisor Mary Lynn Pruneda testified before the House Public Education Committee regarding House Bill 3, Texas’ school finance bill, and Senate Bill 1365, the state’s school accountability system. Watch her testimony and learn more about the HB 3 and SB 1365: 8 Reasons Why School Finance HB…
The following is written testimony by Texas 2036 Senior Policy Advisor Mary Lynn Pruneda, which was delivered to the House Public Education Committee on July 26, 2022. Over the past several sessions, Texas has invested heavily in data-driven and equitable strategies to improve student outcomes. At Texas 2036, we believe that the Committee’s examination of…
The following excerpt is from written testimony by Texas 2036 Senior Policy Advisor Mary Lynn Pruneda, which was delivered to the House Public Education Committee on July 26, 2022. What to Know: This interim, Texas 2036 commissioned several statewide polls to determine how parents feel about their child’s public education. Let’s explore two key takeaways:…