Despite the existence of innovative theories about transforming math instruction, U.S. schools are, as a rule, slow to implement them.
August 2014
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Schools Require Preparation for New Federal Wi-Fi Initiative
With the Federal Communications Commission on the verge of raising its budget for in-school Wi-Fi, it’s essential that schools aggressively prepare for the technology’s expansion, Zeus Kerravala writes.
Posted inState Government
Denton County Public Schools Outdistance Charters
Although charter schools in Denton County met targets in student achievement and progress, their results in the postsecondary readiness category lagged behind area public schools.
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New Analysis Touts Classroom Method to Improve Behavior
A new study published in the Review of Educational Research finds that the Good Behavior Game is effective in improving student behavior.
Posted inState Government
Event: Live Public Webinar on Arts Education
Free and open to the public, this live webinar features researchers from the Kennedy Center and Johns Hopkins University sharing their investigation of in-school arts education programs.
Posted inState Government
TribCast: Perry’s Indictment, Booking and Ice Cream
Reeve, Ross, Terri and Jay discuss the indictment of Gov. Rick Perry, the reaction of the public and the media, what happens next and what it means for the governor’s presidential ambitions.
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A&M Announces Spanish Sports Radio Network for Aggies
Texas A&M University announced on Wednesday that Aggie fans will be able to hear complete coverage of the team’s football games in Spanish this season via a new radio network.
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Health care
TribLive: Health Care — What’s Next?
At our 8/18 TribLive conversation in Richardson, I talked with state Reps. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston, and John Zerwas, R-Simonton, about health care and the 84th Legislature.
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Energy
Texas’ Nuclear Waste Dump Gets Wiggle Room
UPDATED: Texas’ only radioactive waste site has permission to dramatically expand its capacity, take in new types of waste and reduce its financial liability should its owner suddenly close up shop.
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Economy
Abbott’s Business Tax Remarks Spark Confusion
Attorney General Greg Abbott spoke this month at a conservative conference about how Texas could attract more jobs if it didn’t have a business franchise tax. But Abbott isn’t proposing a repeal of the tax, according to his campaign.
