New research from University of Texas at Austin assistant professor Huriya Jabbar and the Education Research Alliance for New Orleans suggests that a market inundated by charter school competition likely requires increased oversight from policymakers. Of 30 schools studied, the majority chose to focus on marketing tactics rather than academic improvements. (Washington Post)
Christine Ayala was a Texas Tribune fellow, focusing on reporting and newsletter production, in 2014 and 2015. Before joining the Tribune, Christine interned for the Austin American-Statesman features... More by Christine Ayala
