Commentary: Raw Truth About Texas Education Accountability

"The Texas Legislature has “made suitable provision for the support and maintenance of a system of public free schools.” The missing qualifier demanded by the constitution is efficiency. Public education is far from efficient in delivering the education defined in the Texas Constitution. Who will have the courage to call this out? We, the parents.

It’s time to call a spade a spade. Texas students are failing academically, and we can’t sugarcoat the harsh reality. ​

Money isn’t the problem—education is the largest line item in the state’s spending budget, but it isn’t being spent wisely. Texas public education has lost sight of its constitutional purpose, and it needs a major overhaul."

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