Charles Luke, Ed.D.
Dr. Charles Luke has over 30 years experience in business development, non-profit and education-related work. A former Texas public school superintendent, Dr. Luke is a strong advocate for education throughout the State of Texas. He is the Director of the Coalition for Education Funding; Co-Director of Pastors for Texas Children – a statewide public education advocacy group; and the Coordinator for the Coalition for Public Schools - a public school advocacy coalition including over 40 of the state’s largest school advocacy organizations.
Are Vouchers Racially Exclusive?
With all of the concerns about public education across the nation, one concern revolves around parental choice. That concern is focused on whether or...
Are Private School Vouchers a Threat to Religious and Academic Freedom?
Many of those supporting government funding for private schools, either through vouchers or voucher-like schemes such as Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), at the same...
Are Vouchers Too Costly For Texas?
During the last session of the Texas Legislature, Governor Greg Abbott promised to veto any school choice bill that did not include an expansive...
Will Texas Have Enough Money To Pay For Public Schools?
Back in July of this year, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced that he had revised his original revenue estimate and increased it to close to...
School Safety A Primary Concern For All
With the recent uptick in school shootings, there is no question that school safety is paramount in the thoughts of parents, educators, and community...
Should Texas Be Considering Vouchers In The Light Of Public School Improvement?
With Texas’ public school ratings improving dramatically this year it seems like the privatization of those schools through vouchers would be a bad idea.
According...
Why Vouchers Are Bad for Business
When Governor Abbott came out in favor of private school vouchers in early May, he revived a subject that has been a topic of discussion for...
A Tribute To A Teacher
My wife Carmen Grider Luke retired from teaching public school this year.
During her career I have watched as the job has morphed from teaching and caring...
Is Texas Still Losing Money Over Medicaid?
Last Friday, the Biden administration decided to drop litigation against the State of Texas over Medicaid safety net funds for the state’s uninsured stays in...
Will Texas State Leaders Continue to Propose Failed Voucher Schemes?
Earlier this week, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick released his 2022 Interim Legislative Charges for thirteen different legislative committees around a number of issues....
