The Bookshelf: Oct. 27, 2016
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Born to Learn. Full Story
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Alex Samuels
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Alex Samuels was a reporter for The Texas Tribune from 2017 to 2021. She helped with national campaign coverage, wrote stories about the intersection of race and politics in Texas, and covered the hottest political news bubbling out of local communities. She was also one of the primary authors of The Blast, the Tribune’s subscription-only daily newsletter for political insiders. Alex began at the Tribune as a fellow in 2016. She graduated in 2017 from the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Journalism. She originally is from Massachusetts and is the best pingpong player at the Tribune.
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High school graduation rate hits record high
According to new federal data, the nation's high school graduation rate has reached a record 83.2 percent. Full Story
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The Q&A: Micheal Sandbank
In this week’s Q&A, we interview Micheal Sandbank, an assistant professor at the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education. Full Story
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Pediatricians release latest recommendations on media use
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) unveiled its latest set of recommendations for media use. Full Story
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Teacher savings at risk in loosely regulated 403(b) plans
According to a recent analysis by Aon, millions of people, including teachers, who save for retirement using 403(b) plans may be losing nearly $10 billion each year in excessive investment fees. Full Story
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Protesters disrupt "affirmative action bake sale" at UT-Austin
The bake sale hosted by the Young Conservatives of Texas — in which prices varied depending on the buyer's race and gender — was meant to protest the consideration of race in admissions. Full Story
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The Brief: McCaul, in Austin, doesn’t deny possible Senate run in 2018
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, chastised U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Donald Trump Tuesday, refusing to say if the latter was fit to be president. Full Story
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The Brief: Record early voting numbers reported across Texas
The lines at various polling places were particularly long, and some voters said they had to wait for hours before casting their ballot. Full Story
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The Brief: Early voting begins, and state Democrats are hopeful
Democrats pin hopes on a Donald Trump down-ballot effect to help them in the polls. Full Story
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The Brief: Appeal filed in transgender bathroom ruling
Action comes two days after a Texas judge confirmed that his earlier ruling blocking the Obama administration’s federal directive applies nationwide. Full Story
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