Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of the Texas Classroom Commission, which is tasked with identifying new ways to improve classroom instruction and the quality of public education.
Composed entirely of current or retired public school teachers, the commission will provide recommendations to the governor, the Texas Education Agency, and lawmakers ahead of the 90th Legislative Session.
“By empowering those on the front lines of education, we will build on Texas’ success and ensure our state becomes the national leader in the education of our kids,” Abbott said.
The Texas Classroom Commission will be led by Courtney Boswell MacDonald, a former math teacher and the current chair of the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).
MacDonald previously served on the Senate Education Committee and has led several education organizations.
“Texas teachers play a foundational role in shaping the next generation, making their work essential to our state’s future,” said House Speaker Dustin Burrows. “Last session, the Texas Legislature made an unprecedented investment in public education, providing permanent teacher pay raises, increasing funding for the Teacher Incentive Allotment, and giving educators more authority in their classrooms. I look forward to Governor Abbott’s Texas Classroom Commission building on that progress with recommendations that help Texas students receive the best education in the nation.”
The commission will begin its work in the coming weeks and issue recommendations before the start of the next legislative session on January 12, 2027.
