Insights on the 90th Legislative Session & Demographic Trends in Texas and Their Implications
Insights on the 90th Legislative Session
Presenter TBD
What education issues and priorities are likely to shape the 90th Texas Legislative Session? LONESTARP3 policy partners will offer an early view of the emerging legislative landscape and explore what it could mean for education leaders, institutions, and communities across the state.
Texas’s Rise of Uncertified Teachers and How the State and Districts Have Responded
Victoria Wang, Research and Policy Advisor, Learning Policy Institute
Texas has experienced a surge in both alternatively certified and uncertified teachers over the past decades, exacerbating its existing challenges with teacher attrition and quality. This session will provide an overview of Texas’s historical policies that contributed to this rise, recent data on the distribution of uncertified teachers across the state, and qualitative data on how local districts have implemented practices to promote the hiring and retention of certified teachers. It will also detail how the state has responded through HB2 and discuss important policy and research questions for Texas moving forward.
Demographic Trends in Texas and Their Implications for K-12 and Higher Education
Helen You, Senior Demographer, Texas Demographic Center, UT San Antonio
Texas is undergoing significant demographic shifts driven by population growth and changing age structures. This breakout discussion will explore key demographic trends shaping the state and what they may mean for K–12 and higher education. Participants will consider implications for enrollment, workforce development, and educational planning, as well as how Texas institutions can prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
