“As Texas’ rapid growth continues to be fueled by an increase in the Hispanic population and black Texans are likely to keep lagging socioeconomically behind white, leading to a poorer and less competitive state, according to a new book by a leading expert on Texas demographics” (MacLaggan). As the population grows, the disparities increase as well. Another thing the government should focus on is how to be prepared for the needs of the lower economic status portion of the growing population. Texas aims to reduce the disparities and the socioeconomic gaps. As discussed in the Unit I Forum, we explored how the Robin Hood plan affects different districts over Texas, some districts are well off and some are poor and need the money to be transferred from another wealthy school district. Texas is attempting to even out the school districts by taking money out of well off school districts and redistributing it among school districts that are categorized as
“As Texas’ rapid growth continues to be fueled by an increase in the Hispanic population and black Texans are likely to keep lagging socioeconomically behind white, leading to a poorer and less competitive state, according to a new book by a leading expert on Texas demographics” (MacLaggan). As the population grows, the disparities increase as well. Another thing the government should focus on is how to be prepared for the needs of the lower economic status portion of the growing population. Texas aims to reduce the disparities and the socioeconomic gaps. As discussed in the Unit I Forum, we explored how the Robin Hood plan affects different districts over Texas, some districts are well off and some are poor and need the money to be transferred from another wealthy school district. Texas is attempting to even out the school districts by taking money out of well off school districts and redistributing it among school districts that are categorized as