Texas Democrats strongly support our Constitution’s recognition that a free, quality public education is “essential to the preservation of the liberties and rights of the people.” Texas Democrats believe a world class education system is a moral imperative and an economic necessity that requires parents, educators and community leaders to work together to provide our children the skills needed to compete and succeed in a global economy.

Texas Democrats believe all children should be able to attend a safe, secure school and have access to an exemplary educational program that values and encourages critical thinking and creativity, not the “drill and kill” teach-to-the-test policy Republicans have forced on students and teachers. To fulfill this commitment, Texas Democrats continue leading the fight to improve student achievement, lower dropout rates, and attract and retain well-qualified teachers.

Democrats also believe it is essential that all Texans have access to affordable, quality higher education and career education programs, with a renewed emphasis on the importance of a full four year college education, and particular attention to science, technology and engineering.

• PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING
• EXCELLENT SCHOOLS FOR EVERY STUDENT
• SOLVING THE DROPOUT CRISIS
• EFFECTIVE TEACHERS FOR EVERY STUDENT
• REFORM OF THE UNBALANCED STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
• MAKING OUR SCHOOLS SAFE HAVENS FOR LEARNING
• HIGHER EDUCATION
• DIVERSITY