TCER's objective is to design and produce original research and provide high-quality information resources for those who make, influence, and implement education policy in Texas. TCER frequently works in partnership with other research organizations and higher education institutions to enhance the quality of Texas education by promoting the interchange of academic research and knowledge. TCER identifies and analyzes the nature of issues that will affect education in the future.
Studies explore educational programs or problems to inform policy options.
TCER conducts studies of public education revenue and expenditures. School finance equity and adequacy also fall within the TCER research program. Management and Governance. This area of inquiry focuses on studies of public education governance, including innovative approaches to school and district organization, such as charter schools. Studies of the roles of schools and districts in budgeting, administration, and instruction are also included within this area of the research agenda.