Mike Morath had set a goal to make Texas No. 1 in education 10 years ago. At that time, he emphasized delivering great results for all students, particularly brown and Black kids. National test scores now indicate that more work is needed to achieve this goal.
While there has been some improvement, such as fourth grade math students rising from 18th to 8th, the state still ranks in the bottom third of the country. Morath remains confident that his efforts have improved children's lives, citing increased student learning in areas under his governance.
Further details on Morath's progress and goals are available, providing more insight into the state of education.
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