“Minecraft: Education Edition” launched Nov. 1, with a new edition of the popular online building and strategy game tailored for classroom use.
Alex Samuels
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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Study questions benefits of selective-enrollment high schools
A new study drew the surprising conclusion that students at selective-enrollment schools didn’t seem to benefit academically compared with similar students at different schools.
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New poll shows Americans lack knowledge on school spending
Only 15 percent of respondents in a new national poll could estimate the correct range of per-pupil spending, which is about $11,000.
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Research highlights effects of using media devices at bedtime
A new meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics found a link between bedtime media device use and inadequate quantity and quality of sleep.
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George W. Bush congratulates Trump for win after not voting for him
George W. Bush said he congratulated President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday, a day after a spokesman confirmed the former president didn’t vote in the presidential race.
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The Brief: Trump victorious in presidential race
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump won in Texas on his way to a stunning national victory in a bitterly fought contest.
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Despite resignation, Dukes handily wins re-election to Texas House
Even after vowing not to serve her district in the next legislative session, state Rep. Dawnna Dukes was winning more than 70 percent of the vote in HD-46.
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Problems at the polls: Some Texas voters see long waits, machine glitches
A busy Election Day saw scattered reports of hiccups including ongoing voter ID confusion and the sudden death of an election judge.
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The Brief: Follow the 2016 elections with The Texas Tribune
As the election races are called, turn to the Tribune’s coverage, analysis and data tools to bring the most comprehensive election coverage straight to you.
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Obama administration sending monitors to 3 Texas counties for Election Day
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday it would be placing election monitors in Harris, Dallas and Waller counties for the general election.