5th in the nation
Texas public school graduation rates rank 5th in America, better than 90% of states and well above the national average.
Top 5 cities: all Texan
The five U.S. cities with the best high school graduation rates are all in one state: Texas.
Beating the U.S. average
Texas 8th graders have scored above the national average on NAEP Math since 2000, and on Science since 2009.
What Early Voucher Data is Telling Us
Early data from Texas’ new voucher program offers a clearer picture of how families are responding. While public schools continue to serve the overwhelming majority of students, districts across the state are navigating increasing pressure from funding constraints and shifting enrollment patterns, and the rollout of vouchers adds another layer of complexity. According to an […]
August 2025
Read the August e-newsletter HERE! Texas has many reasons to be proud, one of them is the hard work happening every day in our public schools. The newest STAAR® Reading Language Arts (RLA) results are in and grades 3 through 8 are scoring higher than ever. This success is the direct result of the dedication […]
April 2025
Read the April e-newsletter HERE! The results are in, and there’s encouraging news for Texas public schools. The latest 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores reaffirm what many of us already know—when our schools are equipped with the right tools, our students rise to the challenge. Texas 4th graders outperformed the national average […]
March 2025
Read the March e-newsletter HERE! A recent poll by Texas-based Perception Insight, commissioned by TASB, sheds light on the overwhelming support for stronger public education funding in Texas. The data presents a clear picture of where Texans stand on key education issues: 77% of Texans believe the state should allocate more resources to public schools, […]
Debunking the Top 5 Myths about Texas Public Schools!
Misinformation about Texas public schools can spread rapidly, leading to misconceptions about the education system. Let’s address some of the most common myths and provide factual clarifications. Myth 1: Teachers can teach whatever they want. Truth: Texas public schools adhere to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), a state-mandated curriculum that outlines the specific […]
The Truth About Charters: Prioritize Texas Public Schools
Read the January e-newsletter HERE! The Truth About Charters: Prioritize Texas Public Schools As the Texas Legislature reconvenes this month, with public education under scrutiny as a hot-button issue, let’s examine the data surrounding the challenges faced by charter schools in our state. Nearly 1 in 4 charter schools in Texas fails within their first […]
Poll Reveals Texas Teachers’ Struggles
Read the September e-newsletter HERE! Poll Reveals Texas Teachers’ Struggles… Recent findings from the Texas Teacher Poll conducted by the Charles Butt Foundation show many Texas teachers continue to face significant challenges. Financial concerns top the list, with many teachers expressing that they aren’t earning a living wage. In fact, the percentage of teachers pointing […]