The Bookshelf: Aug. 18, 2016
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Paying the Price. Full Story
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John Reynolds was the newsletters editor for the Tribune from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a reporter for Quorum Report, a non-partisan online political newsletter focusing on the ins and outs under the Dome, for more than seven years – covering the waterfront from health and human services and redistricting to pensions and elections. A native of Atlanta, Ga., he started his journalistic career one day after the attacks of Sept. 11 in Lubbock, Texas, where he rotated through a slew of beats at The Avalanche-Journal. He received his undergraduate degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and studied at the University of Georgia's graduate school in journalism. When not at work, he actively attempts to convince himself he is adept at tennis with varying levels of success. And he has adopted the Austin custom of appreciating smoked meats and listening to music in grassy/muddy fields.
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Paying the Price. Full Story
The Utah State Board of Education will now allow teacher applicants to have just a bachelor’s degree in any field, pass a state certification test and background check, and complete an ethics review. Full Story
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A new method of teacher observation has shown that students who receive largely negative feedback from teachers have increased incidences of problems with emotional regulation, disruptive behavior and concentration. Full Story
A bipartisan group of 28 state lawmakers released its conclusive recommendations in a new report this month based on best practices employed by global leaders in education achievement. Full Story
Funded by private donations and Baltimore City Public Schools, a nonprofit-run summer program has been helping middle school students make up for lost time. Full Story
Former Gov. Rick Perry inserted himself into the ongoing controversy over Donald Trump's handling of criticism from the father of a fallen Muslim soldier, saying the father shouldn't expect a free ride. Full Story
In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: The Obama administration shifts federal dollars to find funding for Zika prevention, a women's health grant kicks up controversy and an interview with Baker Harrell of It’s Time Texas. Full Story
Katrina Pierson tells the Tribune that some recent high-profile on-air gaffes were the result of hearing her voice echoing in her earpiece and that she's OK with her overall performance as a Donald Trump surrogate. Full Story