Past Contributions

• The Q&A: Jill Allor

  by Sanya Mansoor June 21, 2017

  In this week’s Q&A, we interview Jill Allor, a professor with the Department of Teaching and Learning at Southern Methodist University. Full Story 

• The Q&A: Marcus Gary

  by Sanya Mansoor June 13, 2017

  In this week’s Q&A, we interview Marcus Gary, field operations supervisor at the Edwards Aquifer Authority and chairman of the South Central Texas Water Research Interest Group. Full Story 

• For daily fantasy sports sites, legal limbo in Texas set to continue

  by Sanya Mansoor June 1, 2017

  A bill that would have affirmed the legality of some popular fantasy sports sites in Texas died this legislative session, continuing a murky legal landscape for players in the state. Full Story 

• The Brief: The Legislature went after ethics reform this session. Did they do enough?

  by Sanya Mansoor and Bobby Blanchard June 1, 2017

  Lawmakers passed broad reforms this year that would increase transparency and conduct among their own ranks. But watchdog groups say they didn't go far enough. Full Story 

• The Brief: The 85th Texas legislative session ends with threats of violence

  by Sanya Mansoor and Bobby Blanchard May 30, 2017

  Accusations of racism, threats and violence shot through the lower chamber on a tense last day of the regular legislative session. Full Story 

• The Brief: It's the last day of the 85th Texas legislative session. Ready for a special session?

  by Sanya Mansoor and Bobby Blanchard May 29, 2017

  The threat of legislative overtime looms over lawmakers' heads, as the two chambers struggled to reach consensus on key bills. Full Story 

• The Brief: Bill that would overhaul school finance is declared dead

  by Sanya Mansoor and Bobby Blanchard May 25, 2017

  After Rep. Dan Huberty said he wouldn't accept the Senate's changes to House Bill 21, the lower chamber voted to seek a conference committee. Sen. Larry Taylor, chairman for the Senate Education Committee, was not on board. Full Story 

• Trump education cuts target K-12 programs it deems unnecessary

  by Sanya Mansoor May 24, 2017

  The president’s budget proposal for the fiscal year 2018 includes a 13.5 percent cut in education spending. Full Story 

• How one man changed the way we evaluate teachers

  by Sanya Mansoor May 24, 2017

  Statistician William S. Sanders established the foundation of how we track teacher performance in the U.S. today. Full Story 

• Showdown in Florida over K-12 budget could trigger veto

  by Sanya Mansoor May 24, 2017

  Florida's governor may tank the state's K-12 budget provisions that increase spending by just $24 per student next year. Full Story