The Brief: Top Texas News for May 2, 2012
The Big Conversation:
A major resignation has become the latest chapter in the state's high-profile debates over public education.
As the Tribune's Morgan Smith reported Tuesday, Texas Education Commissioner Robert Scott will step down from his post in July, five years after Gov. Rick Perry appointed him to the position. "It's time," Scott said in a statement.
Scott's departure comes as the state's public education system grapples with a $5 billion funding cut approved by the Legislature in 2011. Since then, Texas schools have shed more than 25,000 employees, and the TEA has cut ...
Comments (6)
Chris Huzinec via Texas Tribune on Facebook
While Scott was part of the problem by playing the crony to Rick Perry and I am glad he is gone, I think that leaving now shows a lack of fortitude and accountability especially since the current education crisis peaked during his watch.....
Ann Pittman-Thompson via Texas Tribune on Facebook
I don't know what the solution is, but after interacting with some junior high school teachers, it's apparent to me that the state system of testing and all of the accompanying travails must be overhauled! What's been taking place hasn't worked!!
Texas Parents Opt Out of State Tests via Texas Tribune on Facebook
We're a little disappointed that he is leaving after he finally spoke out against standardized testing. Maybe he'll endorse the Opt Out Movement next.
Norman Allen
So who will take his place? Definitely someone with longer arms and knuckles scraping the ground as he/she walks.... Sort of reverse evolution, back to the Planet of the Ape era. Our Gov. the Goodhair is protecting us!
Reda Dowe Smith Cavender via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Chris, you're right about Scott being a crony to Perry, but you can't swing a dead cat in Austin without hitting a dozen or so Perry cronys.
gypsy314 ne
school vouchers is what our children need and then do away with unions and then our children will have a fair shot at a education.
Anyone but Obama and liar democrats!