More news reports are highlighting growing questions about 21CT’s activity at various state agencies.
Higher Education
Coverage of universities, colleges, student issues, and education policy shaping Texas’ campuses, from The Texas Tribune.
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Demographics
Anchia Goes on Offense, Moves to Reaffirm Dream Act
Facing legislative efforts to overturn the Texas Dream Act and new state leaders who are open to its repeal, state Rep. Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas, filed a resolution Thursday to reaffirm support for the act.
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Demographics
Dream Act Supporters Rally Against Efforts to Repeal Law
During a rally at the Texas Capitol on Wednesday, supporters of the Texas Dream Act said they were ready to challenge any efforts this legislative session to repeal the 2001 law.
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Criminal Justice
Video: New House Members on Immigration
At our 1/14 conversation, new state Reps. Celia Israel, D-Austin, Linda Koop, R-Dallas, and Matt Rinaldi, R-Irving, talked about border security, in-state tuition and other immigration-related topics.
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Higher Education
Student Group Gives Texas a B+ on Higher Ed
When it comes to supporting higher education, Texas is good — but not great — according to a nonprofit group focused on economic opportunities for young adults.
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Higher Education
Wasting Little Time, McRaven Plots His Course
Four days into his new job atop the UT System, Chancellor William McRaven likens it to his days as a Navy admiral. Trust helps, conflicts need to be settled and the troops — now it’s the students — come first.
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Health care
Lakey Leaving DSHS, but Not Public Health
It’s official: David Lakey is leaving his job as the state’s public health chief for a new academic post. His move comes as lawmakers are considering consolidating the state’s health agencies, which could’ve meant changes for Lakey.
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Energy
The Brief: Jan. 6, 2015
Another day and another threshold is crossed in oil’s steady downward march in value. This time it was the price of U.S. oil dipping below $50 during the day on Monday.
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Criminal Justice
The Playlist: The Best is Yet to Come
For this week’s playlist of the news, we’re using our reporters’ own predictions for 2015. Kicking things off: “The Best Is Yet To Come,” by Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra, backed up by the Count Basie Orchestra.
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Leading a Push for Fundamental Change in Academic Affairs
Higher education has often been at the forefront for Rick Perry during his time as governor. Reeve Hamilton writes that Perry has had clear influence on the state’s colleges and universities and has emerged as a strong critic of rising tuition.
