Fixing School Finance
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Texans across the state and across the political divide agree: public school funding needs fixing. What that means exactly, however, is tricky. In Part 1, Texas State Representative Donna Howard explains the school finance conundrum and its evolution over the years, along with some potential solutions floating around the legislature. In Part 2, political consultant Kolby Monnig argues that citizens must influence education laws by communicating with their representatives, and she demystifies that process. Lastly, in Part 3, educators, school support personnel, and unions rally for K-12 education reforms across the board.
Related Links
- Representative Donna Howard: Her government profile.
- Infographic on Texas school finance reform.: Donna Howard’s infographic on Texas school finance, on Facebook.
- New 'liar's affidavit' aimed at auto sellers: Post from 2006 on a Texas plan to raise money at the time.
- The Texas Economic Stabilization Fund: Description of the ESF “rainy day” fund from the Texas State Comptroller.
- Texas Senate unveils its first version of a school finance reform bill: Article from The Texas Tribune.
- Blue Ocean Consulting: Company of Kolby Monnig (@blueoceantx).
- Texas' Complicated School Finance System: A Primer: Article from The Texas Tribune explaining what "copper pennies" are.
- Who Represents Me?: Tool for Texans to find government representatives.
- Hundreds of Texas teachers rally at Capitol for funding, against merit pay: Article from the Austin American Statesman on the March 11, 2019, rally.
- Project Vida: Community organization that takes on education initiatives in Texas.
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