Dr. Robert M. Schoolfield has a long history of investment in the state of Texas and education. Founder and President of Texans for Parental Choice in Education, he is also co-founder of the Austin Children’s Educational Opportunity Foundation, which provides scholarships to low-income children. Previously, Dr. Schoolfield founded and chaired Legacy Oaks Christian School from 1994-2010 where he served as a teacher. He is a visiting professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University, and holds a B.A. in Chemistry, a M.S. in Agriculture, and a Ph.D. in Bioengineering.
The final oral arguments for the current school finance litigation were heard before the Texas Supreme Court on September 1st 2015. This amicus brief explains how our state can make education more productive for Texas children.