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Eleanor Dearman
Eleanor Dearman is a former reporting fellow. She majored in journalism at the University of Texas at Austin. She has also interned for the San Antonio Express-News in its Austin bureau covering Texas politics and contributed to PolitiFact Texas.
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New Teachers Struggle, Find Support in Mentors
Teacher turnover is a reality of U.S. education, where one in 10 teachers quit after their first year. Veteran teachers who offer mentorship and empathy can help younger peers facing disillusionment.
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Survey Connects Teachers to Students, Boosts Achievement
Harvard University researchers have uncovered simple way to improve student achievement: surveys.
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White House Takes on Standardized Testing
Leading up to the release of an open letter to parents and teachers, the Obama Administration primed the public with the release of a detailed survey of No Child Left Behind.
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The Brief: Oct. 28, 2015
As the leading contenders to become the Republican nominee for president meet this evening in Boulder for the third presidential debate, Texas Senator Ted Cruz has as much on the line as anyone tonight.
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The Brief: Oct. 27, 2015
A new World Health Organization study that categorizes red and processed meats as potential carcinogens has drawn a critic in Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.
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The Q&A: Robin Fuchs-Young
In this week’s Q&A, we interview Robin Fuchs-Young, a professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center.
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The Brief: Oct. 26, 2015
GOP presidential hopeful Ted Cruz is expected to announce this morning in Houston that he has secured the endorsement of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the biggest get yet for the Texas senator in his home state.
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Hispanic Conservatives Plan to Call Out Presidential Field
Donald Trump’s inflammatory rants on illegal immigration spur a meeting set to happen before next week’s GOP presidential debate in Colorado.
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Konni Burton-Organized SD-24 Forum Draws Three Candidates
The forum, which had drawn opposition from the local county GOP, touched on topics like same-sex marriage, red light cameras, school choice and border security.
