Gronberg, T. J., Jansen, D. W., & Taylor, L. L. (2017). Are charters the best alternative? A cost frontier analysis of alternative education campuses in Texas. Southern Economic Journal, 83(3), 721-743.
Education Research Center
Transforming education practice & policy
The Texas A&M Education Research Center connects rigorous research with real-world decision-making in education. By providing data, insights, and partnerships, we work to shape educational policy and practice across Texas and beyond.
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The ERC and its partners are committed to conducting, facilitating, and publicizing research for the purpose of transforming education practice & policy.
Latest Publications
Are Charters the Best Alternative? A Cost Frontier Analysis of Alternative Education Campuses in Texas
Would Weighted-student Funding Enhance Intra-district Equity in Texas? A Simulation using DEA
Grosskopf, S., Hayes, K., Taylor, L., & Weber, W. L. (2017). Would weighted-student funding enhance intradistrict equity in Texas? A simulation using DEA. The Journal of the Operational Research Society, 68(4), 377–389.
Got A Match?: How School Leaders’ Race Affects Suspension Odds Among Black Students in Texas Urban High Schools
Nicholas-Hoff, P., & Williams, J. (2025). Got A Match?: How school leaders’ race affects suspension odds among Black students in Texas urban high schools. Urban Education Research & Policy Annuals, 8(1).
Upcoming Events
Texas Early Childhood Summit
Texas A&M’s Institute for Early Childhood Development & Education invites you to the 2026 Texas Early Childhood Summit!
This year’s theme, Early Childhood Policy Impact and Advancement, brings together leaders across policy, research, and practice. Hear from speakers representing Early Matters Texas, Children at Risk, Texans Care for Children, the Texas Workforce Commission, and others, all focused on improving outcomes for young children and families in Texas.
Community of Practice: Designing Strategic Student-Centered Actions
The Unlocking the Power of Data to Drive Student Success series continues with a hands-on session focused on designing strategic, student-centered actions. Participants will use student feedback and holistic data to refine existing practices and co-create practical, measurable interventions. Join peers to strategize new approaches, clarify what success looks like, and leave with a concrete plan for implementing small but powerful changes that accelerate progress for all students.
ERC Highlight:
Driving Policy through Research
This Spring, the Education Research Center (ERC) held its inaugural Colloquium, inviting leaders from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to share how faculty, researchers and students can make the most use of the state’s education data. The day reflected the center’s goal of connecting…
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The ERC partners with colleges across campus, other universities, and state and federal agencies, to drive meaningful change in school policy and improve education for all.