Key lawmakers are optimistic about the passage of a bill that would ban texting-and-driving across Texas, despite failed attempts over the last few sessions.
Sanya Mansoor
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The Brief: Senate committee takes up bills regarding eminent domain
The Senate State Affairs Committee is taking up several bills Monday concerning eminent domain. Some of the legislation is aimed at providing landowners with more information about their rights and how the eminent domain process works.
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The Brief: Here’s how the school choice bill has changed
Lawmakers in the Senate could begin debate over the “school choice” legislation on the floor Thursday. If they do, they’re expected to be discussing a very different bill than what was heard in committee.
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Open education undergoes modern revisions
The Open Education movement, which advocates open floor plans and less walls to foster organic learning, faded away after the ’70s but the idea is having a resurgence.
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Trump budget cuts could hurt charter and private schools
President Trump’s proposed federal budget includes massive cuts to K-12 spending, despite campaign promises to the contrary.
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Colorado’s first military charter school in jeopardy
The first military charter school in Colorado is struggling to secure state and local approval.
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Schools innovate to combat student cyber attacks
Schools are building up their cyber defenses as more students turn to high-tech methods of sabotaging online testing, grade reporting, and communications.
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The Q&A: Sara Jones
In this week’s Q&A, we interview Sara Jones, assistant professor of psychological health and learning sciences at the University of Houston.
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African American leaders advocate for black students
Hundreds of “grasstops” African American leaders nationwide are motivated to improve educational opportunities for black students, a recent study finds.
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Investigating the black girls’ achievement gap
The achievement gap between black and white female students is larger than the difference between black male students and their white counterparts.
