This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter exploring how higher ed can help break the recidivism cycle in Texas prisons. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. The State of Higher Education in Texas Prisons Texas prisons house tens of thousands of incarcerated Texans a year, but once they…
Texas 2036 today unveiled a report showing a sharp 50% decline in higher education enrollment among individuals incarcerated in Texas since 2011. This drop, from a high-water mark of 7,203 enrollments to 3,581 in 2022, is attributed not to a lack of interest but to a critical gap in the capacity of correctional education programs…
Policy Advisor Gabe Grantham submitted the following written testimony on access to Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes to the Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education on Nov. 11, 2024. Access to Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses is a key factor in preparing students for the rigors of college and beyond. However, in…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter laying out our policy roadmap for the 89th Legislature. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Your Texas 2036 Roadmap for the 89th Legislature This week, the voters cast their ballots to determine who would represent them in Washington, as well as the state and…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter diving deep in search of solutions to the state’s future water challenges. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Texas runs on water. Here’s why it matters. Here’s the truth: the continuation of Texas’ economic miracle depends on the reliability of the…
This is a preview of the 100th edition of our Texas 2036 newsletter diving deeper into the spending priorities of our state government — its state budget. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. State Budget 101: How are tax dollars spent in TX? Every session, the Texas Legislature has one…