Policy

TIER has developed comprehensive analysis and position papers on each element of policy reform outlined in our mission statement, as follows. These papers will provide the foundation for education and outreach to opinion leaders and policymakers:

Issue 1 – Perspective and Vision PDF

Issue 2 – Student Performance in Texas Public Schools PDF

Issue 3 – Academic Standards for the Schools We Need PDF Academic Standards PDF SBOE adopts new English/Language Arts/Reading standards PDF TIER's written testimony to the State Board of Education

Issue 4 – Teaching Children to Read: The Crisis in Texas Public Schools PDF

Issue 5 Assessments for the Schools We Need PDF

Issue 6 – Effective Educators for the Schools We Need PDF

Issue 7 – Accountability for the Schools We Need PDF Policy Paper on Public School Accountability PDF Executive Summary

Issue 8 – Deregulation and Innovation for the Schools We Need (to be posted soon)

Issue 9 – Career & Technology Education PDF CTE Paper PDF Executive Summary

PDF View TIER Presentation

TIER Testimony Before the Select Committee on Public School Accountability
PDF Andrew Erben's TIER Testimony 07-14-2008
PDF Jim Windham's TIER Testimony 07-16-2008