The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex sits at the top of the Texas Triangle. This geographic distinction matches the region’s economic and demographic achievements where DFW accounts for 28.7% of the state’s economy as nearly 27% of Texans call the area “home.” For greater perspective, more people live in DFW than in 38 other states. Now the…
The following testimony by Policy Advisor Gabe Grantham on high quality math curriculum was given June 27, 2024, to the State Board of Education Instruction Committee on instructional materials submitted for adoption under Instructional Materials Review and Approvals (IMRA) Cycle 2024. Good morning committee members. My name is Gabe Grantham, education policy advisor at Texas…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter taking a deep dive into this year’s STAAR results and what they mean for the state. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. School’s Out and STAAR Results Are In. Earlier this month, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released the results from…
The following testimony by Senior Policy Advisor Jeremy Mazur was given June 13, 2024, to the Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee on the interim charge to study the impact of federal actions in the energy sector on the Texas economy. Mr. Chairman, members, my name is Jeremy Mazur and I am a Senior…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter taking a look at what you need to know about the Texas prison system. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. A look inside the Texas prison system The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the state agency in charge of the prison…