AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Two local teachers have been appointed to the new Texas Classroom Commission by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
According to the office of the Texas Governor, Abbott appointed 21 educators from across the state to the new Commission on Wednesday. Officials note the Classroom Commission brings together educators who will “help shape the future of public education, strengthen student achievement and ensure Texas becomes the No. 1 state for educating children.”
“Texas teachers have the talent, understanding, and expertise to ensure that every Texas student succeeds,” said Governor Abbott. “That’s why educators must be at the center of the conversation. The Texas Classroom Commission will help build on our historic investments in public education and deliver recommendations that strengthen classroom instruction, support teachers, and prepare the next generation of Texans.”
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Officials noted the commission will build on the “success” of prior workgroups like the Teacher Vacancy Taskforce and the Texas Commission on Special Education Funding. The efforts of those workgroups resulted in increased special education funding, raised teacher compensation, expanded the Teacher Incentive Allotment, and “restored discipline in Texas classrooms.”…