Advocacy Calls for New Public Education Endowment in Texas
What happened
Dr. Libby Cohen, Executive Director of Raise Your Hand Texas, urged Texas lawmakers to support a new funding stream for Texas public education. The proposal, a public education and workforce endowment, would be the first new funding stream for Texas public education in 20 years.
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Why it matters
The advocacy seeks to provide funding for career and technical education and future-proof the state's workforce. The state's Rainy Day Fund was mentioned as a strong option for providing a substantial catalytic investment.
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Who's involved
- Libby CohenExecutive Director of Raise Your Hand Texas, who led the call for increased education investment.
- TexasThe state where the proposed public education and workforce endowment would apply.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Texas Education AgencySpeculative
The Texas Education Agency might see changes in funding access and mandate due to the push for a new endowment.
- State Board of EducationSpeculative
The State Board of Education could see changes in the policy and funding structure targeted by the advocacy.
- El Paso Independent School DistrictSpeculative
El Paso Independent School District may see increased revenue and resources available from a statewide funding endowment.
- Texas Workforce CommissionSpeculative
The Texas Workforce Commission could see increased funding and mandate due to the focus on workforce and career education.