Our collaborative approach produces research with clear and immediate use in both classroom teaching and policy making.
Our Research Agendas
Will our students be prepared to access the good jobs it offers?
Estimates predict that by 2036, at least 70% of jobs in Texas will require some form of postsecondary credential, yet today, less than half of all Texas’ young adults hold a postsecondary credential.
Of young adults in Texas hold a postsecondary degree.
Of young Black adults in Texas hold a postsecondary degree.
Of young Latino adults in Texas hold a postsecondary degree.
Our Evidence and Insights
Shifting the Rhetoric: Maximizing the Teacher Incentive Allotment to Improve Schools
The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) has the clear benefit of increasing teacher salaries across the state. How can districts strategically leverage TIA to propel student growth, and encourage teachers to teach in high-needs campuses?
Keeping Teachers in Texas Classrooms
Teacher turnover can harm organizational stability, instructional quality, and student outcomes. What do we know about why Texas teachers are leaving the classroom and how can we better retain them?
Member Insights
Our members offer a wide of array of research briefs and reports on topics across the lifespan of a student. Visit their sites to learn more.
