Appropriate the necessary money so every student can experience quality education

The impact of low funding in education

Believe it or not, society owes a debt to teachers. From teaching children how to hold a pencil correctly to understanding the fundamental laws of physics and what it means to be a functional citizen within the general public, teachers are the foundation of a student’s education. Teachers have become a necessary building block as they instill the knowledge we have today. But how much longer will Texas be fortunate enough to have access to this e…

Appropriate the necessary money so every student can experience quality education

In recent years the way state appropriations are distributed to school districts, generally referred to as “the average daily attendance (ADA) formula,” have been a hot topic among legislators, educators, and political leaders. The “ADA formula” has been called antiquated, broken, confusing, and complicated.  It has been the subject of special legislative committees determined to analyze and revise it.  One replacement / revision concept that ha…

Urge Our Leaders to Protect Public Education Funding | Alliance for Quality Education

Governor Hochul is delaying key funding decisions for public education, and we need your help to make sure our schools and their communities get the support