TPERF conducts research on the core elements of education reform: high standards, assessment, accountability, professional development of teachers and student success. This research is designed to educate Texans on the value of education reform and to provide recommendations and guidance to statewide education organizations, educators, parents, business leaders, and policymakers in their efforts to maintain and build on the recent progress achieved by the education reform movement in Texas. They can use this information as they design accountability and support systems, evaluate the results of past policies, and implement new and innovative initiatives. A Commitment to Excellence: Redesigning Student Success in Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary and Postsecondary Education, 2008 (PDF) - Check this site often for updates Statewide Survey Research, conducted February 2004 Executive Summary (PDF) Download the zipped 2004 TPERF PowerPoint presentation Statewide Survey Research, conducted March 2003 Download the zipped 2003 TPERF PowerPoint presentation Statewide Survey Research, conducted August 4-6, 2002 Executive Summary (PDF) Download the zipped 2002 TPERF PowerPoint presentation In conjunction with the survey, TPERF conducted focus groups with Texas parents in Dallas and San Antonio to hear their thoughts on education reform and standardized testing. View a summary of the focus group results.
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