Guarding State Control of Public Schools — With Money on the Line
Protecting Texas' oversight of school classrooms against federal regulation has been the most prominent feature of Gov. Rick Perry’s approach to education. Full Story
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For Public Schools, What to Watch in Next Session
A new governor who touts public schools as a top priority and plenty of money in the state bank account don’t mean everything will go smoothly as the 84th Legislature navigates public education policy. Full Story
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New Math Standards a Hurdle for Some Students and Teachers in Texas
As new, more rigorous math standards hit Texas elementary and middle schools this year, school officials are reporting that they lack the resources to help teachers learn the new material. Full Story
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The Brief: Dec. 12, 2014
The price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil closed Thursday below $60, "a level of great psychological significance," according to the Washington Post, and a price not seen in five years. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: Investing in Education Has Big Return
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: a unique study concludes that strategic education investments could yield a return in the trillions, Texas loses a big source of pre-K funding and an interview with Janice Magness of the Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research. Full Story
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The Brief: Dec. 11, 2014
A couple of popular government programs for children — one helping with early education and the other providing health care — are facing funding questions. Full Story
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Texas Loses Bid for Federal Pre-K Funding
Texas will not receive a share of $250 million in federal funding marked to help states expand preschool programs, the U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday. Full Story
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Texas to Close 14 Charter School Operators
Texas will shut down 14 charter school operators that failed to meet heightened financial and academic performance rules this year, state education officials announced Tuesday. Full Story
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Video: Dewhurst on Education Funding
In our 12/4 conversation, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst talked about the possibility of greater funding in the 84th session for public and higher education. Full Story
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The Brief: Dec. 1, 2014
A story published over the weekend gave details on Gov. Rick Perry's prep work this week and month for a possible second run for the White House in 2016. Full Story
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End of Highland Park School's Ban on Books Not the Final Chapter
The return of six books temporarily suspended by Highland Park officials to classrooms has not ended an intense debate over who should determine what is read in public classrooms. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: More Clashes on Textbooks at SBOE
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: more clashes over textbooks at SBOE, school lunches could be healthier than homemade ones and an interview with Matt Bowers of the sport management program at UT-Austin. Full Story
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Texas Approves New Social Studies Texts — With Changes
The State Board of Education voted to adopt a new list of social studies textbooks Friday morning, following a week of intense debate and hundreds of pages of updates and corrections. Full Story
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Publisher Pulls Textbook From SBOE Consideration
A major publisher has decided to withdraw a social studies textbook under consideration for approval in Texas amid ongoing controversy over last-minute content changes. Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 20, 2014
State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte will run for mayor of her hometown of San Antonio, she confirmed Wednesday night. Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 19, 2014
Despite his challenger's vow to take a speaker vote to the floor on the first day of session, backers of House Speaker Joe Straus spent Tuesday trying to demonstrate the race is already a foregone conclusion. Full Story
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North Texas District Grapples With Immigrant Influx
Immigration is transforming Texas and its suburbs. Take North Texas' Grapevine-Colleyville school district, where over the last decade the student population has shrunk but the number of English language learners has climbed by 60 percent. Full Story
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Common Core Stymies Vote on New Textbooks
After wrangling over the proper definition of jihad and the influence of Moses on the Founding Fathers, the State Board of Education’s initial vote on new social studies textbooks was ultimately derailed by Common Core. Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 18, 2014
A new controversy could crop up this week as the State Board of Education is expected to adopt new social studies textbooks. Full Story
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Against Orders, Charter Schools Stay Open
In June, the state ordered Honors Academy Charter District to close its campuses due to poor academic performance. But Honors' campuses remain open — and the district publicizes itself as accredited. Full Story
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