"Last week a national report gave Texas a D for its school funding system. Today, Texas lawmakers said they'll study ways to improve school finance.
Granted, it's just a coincidence. But it's another reminder that like most states, Texas' method of funding public education is far from perfect. (For another local, recent reminder, check out Diane Rado's story about Dallas ISD having to share property tax money with other districts.)
Debates over school finance usually focus on two core issues: Adequacy (How much money is spent overall, and is it enough to achieve our state's educational goals?) and Equity (no matter the size of the financial pie, is it split fairly among school districts?). Judging by the following comments, not to mention the current economy, I bet Texas lawmakers will concentrate more on the latter."
Granted, it's just a coincidence. But it's another reminder that like most states, Texas' method of funding public education is far from perfect. (For another local, recent reminder, check out Diane Rado's story about Dallas ISD having to share property tax money with other districts.)
Debates over school finance usually focus on two core issues: Adequacy (How much money is spent overall, and is it enough to achieve our state's educational goals?) and Equity (no matter the size of the financial pie, is it split fairly among school districts?). Judging by the following comments, not to mention the current economy, I bet Texas lawmakers will concentrate more on the latter."