Future of Children of Color in Texas ~ Education

Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo MontecelPresident & CEO, Intercultural Development Research Association

http://www.idra.org/couragetoconnect/

How is the Texas school population changing?

Is the state of Texas providing an equitable, high quality curriculum for all children?

Texas is poised to begin massive tracking of Latino students into low-level courses.

No.

Beyond Algebra II

Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

Algebra I and Geometry

64%

34%

11%

High School Graduates Whose Parents Did Not Go to College and Who Enrolled in a Four-year Institution, by

Math Courses Taken in High School (Includes Middle School)

State of Student Aid and Higher Education in Texas, April 2006, TG Research and Analytical Services

Foundation Plan = 22 credits

Multidisciplinary Studies

Graduates are not college

ready or eligible

Graduates are more likely to be able to meet college ready standards if they take Algebra II and other challenging courses

Requires parent

approval

Five End-of-Course Exams

Not Prepared Might be Prepared

Most Likely Prepared

New Texas Graduation Programs

Endorsements = 4 credits

Business & Industry

Arts & Humanities

Public Service

STEM

Might be Prepared

Might be Prepared

Might be Prepared

Minimum Program

May not be offered in your school district

Can earn “Distinguished Level of Achievement” on diploma for taking rigorous classes & getting good grades

Can earn a “Performance Acknowledgement” on diploma for outstanding performance in certain areas

Is the state of Texas holding on to its students through to high school graduation?

Among Latinos in Texas, dropout rates are the highest of all groups.

No.

Texas Public School Attrition Study, 2012-13, Intercultural Development Research Association October 2013

Texas Public School Attrition Study, 2012-13, Intercultural Development Research Association October 2013

Is the state of Texas providing an equitable education for children who are English language learners?

English language learners continue in underfunded programs that do not produce results for kids.

No.

3th Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade

11th Grade

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

All Students

Comparison of Texas ELL (LEP) vs. All Student PerformancePercent Passing All TAKS Tests 2010

Data source: Texas Education Agency. 2010 Comprehensive Annual Report on Texas Public Schools (December 2010)

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Is the state of Texas acting as an effective and accountable steward of public funds for public schools?

The Texas system of school finance is inefficient, inadequate and unfair.

Efforts to use public money for private schooling further undercut education of Latino students.

No.

Intercultural Development Research Association. October 2012. Figures based on average projected revenue per weighted student for 2010-11 using class size of 25. Calculated by IDRA. Data source: Texas Attorney General’s Office, October 2012.

Intercultural Development Research Association. October 2012. Figures based on average projected revenue per weighted student for 2010-11 using class size of 25. Calculated by IDRA. Data source: Texas Attorney General’s Office, October 2012.

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Intercultural Development Research Association Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, President & CEO5815 Callaghan Road, Suite 101San Antonio, Texas 78228

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