New Texas Charter Schools

The final report for the Evaluation of New Texas Charter Schools (2007-10) is now available.  The report describes the challenges new charter schools experience in establishing their educational programs as well as the strategies they use to overcome challenges.  In addition, the report includes analyses of new charter schools’ effects on student outcomes and whether charter school outcomes improve as schools gain more experience serving students. Learn more…

The Texas Center for Educational Research is an independent, nonprofit educational research organization established to study the major issues affecting all levels and areas of Texas public education.

From Our Reports

Texas Rural Technology Pilot

The evaluation of Texas' Rural Technology Pilot examines how grantee districts implemented technology-based instruction and how implementation strategies may have affected outcomes. The final report provides insight into how districts may use technology to expand student learning beyond the school day as well as to improve classroom instruction.  Learn more... 


Timelines and Materials

GEAR UP/STAR

Data Collection Materials and Timeline