ADVOCACY IN ACTION
Jessica attended an event hosted in Dallas to talk with folks about the importance of urban centers and the importance of rural areas.
Jessica spoke at the recent TWA conference.
Event: Invited Testimony Before the House Committee on Public Education
When: February 13, 2019
Summary: Kara testified that allocating more funds to the current education system would not improve student outcomes. Instead, she recommended that school boards and districts set measurable goals for reading and math, implement merit-based pay for effective teachers and principals, and adopt innovative programs to drive improvement.
Event: Testimony Before the State Board of Education Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund
When: Thursday, June 24, 2021
Summary: Kara urged that Texas charter schools be granted access to the state's bond guarantee program, enabling them to secure loans for facilities.
Event: Testimony before the Senate Finance Committee
When: February 25, 2019
Summary: Kara Belew testified that increased taxpayer funding for public education in Texas has not necessarily improved student outcomes, advocating for the Legislature to direct school boards to set measurable goals for math and reading, implement evidence-based programs, and focus spending on strategies that directly improve student results.
Event: Kara Testified before the Texas School Finance Commission’s Revenue Working Group By Kara Belew
When: November 13, 2018
Summary: Kara testified that accurate information about school funding should be given to taxpayers.
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