As Texas prepares for a change in gubernatorial leadership, questions about the future
of state intervention in public schools are gaining attention. Jo Beth Jimerson, professor
of educational leadership, shared her expertise with The Dallas Morning News, offering insight into how the state could better support struggling school districts
while balancing state oversight and local control.Jimerson identified a need for a more nuanced approach to school accountability. Rather
than applying sweeping interventions across an entire district, she said, state officials
should consider solutions that address the specific needs of individual campuses.
“If you have 100 campuses and one of those campuses is perpetually failing, it's not
a reason to take over 100 campuses,” Jimerson said.
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