How new laws are affecting public education in Texas

In 2023, much of the debate around education in the Texas Legislature last year centered on legislation that would allow families to use public dollars to send their children to private schools. But state lawmakers also debated other public education issues, and key bills were passed to address some of the gaps in academic achievement in the wake of disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Thursday, April 16, in downtown Austin, we take a look at what has helped Texas children catch up with their studies and the lingering challenges they face. We’ll also discuss the impact of new laws - like investments in high-quality instructional materials, targeted tutoring for struggling students and accelerating advancement in math - and what else the state can do to help Texas students.
Speakers include:
Gabe Grantham, policy analyst, Texas 2036
Sharla Horton-Williams, director of Texas Strategic Support, Education Resource Strategies
Jennifer Saenz, senior director of communications and policy, E3 Alliance
Gonzalo Salazar, superintendent, Los Fresnos CISD
Alejandro Martínez-Cabrera, the Tribune’s education and urban affairs editor, will moderate.
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