August 18, 2016 5:10 PM

Texans for Education Reform merges with Texas Institute for Education Reform

The two groups join forces to become Texas Aspires

Texas Aspires was announced today, the merger of the Texas Institute for Education Reform and the well-funded Texans for Education Reform.

The merger gets rid of the frequent question – which one is TIER and which one is TER? – but it also shifts the deck to create a more conciliatory education reform effort in Texas. Courtney Boswell, who currently leads TIER and formerly led TER, has been named executive director.

By Kimberly Reeves