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Is our public education system in crisis? From the question of whether we spend too much time prepping students for standardized testing to how funds should be allocated in a school district, many argue that Texas is in a constant state of an education crisis. The Texas government is constantly weighing policies on finances, testing, standards and curriculum. Throughout the decades, both the Texas legislature and educational organizations have continued their fight for education quality – but at what cost? This week we ask, What is the state of our education system today? What needs to change? and How can change be implemented?