Austin American Statesman: "Top state officials said Thursday that it is unlikely Texas will be able to secure $830 million in emergency education aid from Washington without a legal fight."

NY Times: "When Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced on Tuesday the latest states to win the Race to the Top competition — and a share of $3.4 billion in federal financing — he said they were chosen because they outlined the boldest plans for shaking up their public school systems."

LA Times: "U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will call for all states and school districts to make public whether their instructors are doing enough to raise students' test scores and to share other school-level information with parents, according to a text of a speech he is scheduled to make Wednesday."

"Combs Honors Local Governments for Financial Transparency During Abilene Event"

"Gov. Perry Announces Launch of Texas Education on iTunes U"

This tool will allow districts to compare a variety of indicators, including 2009-10 General Fund budget data and staffing information.

The following presentation was given by Moak, Casey & Associates at the annual TASBO Conference.

The following presentation was given by Moak, Casey & Associates at the 2010 TASA Mid-Winter Conference. The presentation explores the current budget issues facing the state, on-going school finance issues, and the legislative interim charges on issues related to public education.

The following presentation was given by Moak, Casey & Associates at the 2010 TASA Mid-Winter Conference. The presentation explores topics related to current implementation issues of HB 3.

Moak, Casey & Associates is pleased to partner with TASA to provide subscribers with up-to-data information regarding accountability changes and their impact on Texas school districts.

"Economic Development Options for Texas Public Schools" was presented at the TASA/TASB Convention in Houston (2009). The presentation explores the Texas Economic Development Act (Chapter 313 agreements) and Freeport exemptions.

The 2008 Update for this document is available. It describes school district spending practices and examines Texas finance data for equity, adequacy, and capacity.

The following presentation entitled "The Challenge of a Rollback Election" was given by Joe Wisnoski (MCA), Scott Milder (Cambridge Strategic Services), and Larry Groppel (MCA) at the TASBO Annual Conference in San Antonio.

A presenation to Region X - May 20, 2010

A Presentation to the Region One School Boards Conference - May 15, 2010.

A Presentation to the TTARA School Finance Symposium - May 12, 2010.

The following Moak, Casey & Associates presentation was given at the TASA Mid-Winter Conference on January 26, 2009. It covers state budget and revenue issues, as well as school finance issues, facing the 81st Legislative Session.

The attached presentation entitled "Texas School Finance: On Target but Off Course" was given at the 2008 TASA/TASB Convention in Dallas, Texas. The presentation explores recent legislative hearings, as well as possible legislative solutions to the issues (finance and accountability) facing Texas school districts.