Ted Cruz has argued more cases before the U.S. Supreme Court than any practicing lawyer in Texas, reporter Aman Batheja explains. And reporter Morgan Smith discusses how to track Texas schools with the Tribune’s Public Schools Explorer.
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Texas Weighs State-Based Alternative to GED Exam
Because of concerns over a partnership between the national organization that develops the GED and Pearson, a for-profit, London-based testing company, Texas may create its own high school equivalency exam.
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Data App: The Texas Public Schools Explorer
The Schools Explorer is your go-to source for academic, enrollment and financial data on Texas’ 1,300 districts and 8,500 public schools. Track graduation rates, test scores and more. Sort campuses by accountability rating and demographics. Take a bird’s-eye view of statewide stats.
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Public Schools Explorer: Behind the Scenes
The Schools Explorer, the Tribune’s most comprehensive education tool to date, debuts today. Nathan Bernier of KUT News talks with the Tribune’s Morgan Smith about what’s in the app and how to use it.
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Texas Won’t Adopt Common Science Standards Soon
In Texas, where the curriculum-setting State Board of Education has engaged in high-profile skirmishes over science education, there will be no rush to implement new nationally developed common standards.
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Why STEM Matters: A Virtual Roundtable with Educators, Experts
“STEM,” an acronym for “Science, Technology, Engineering and Math,” is a term that is becoming increasingly common across education circles. But why is it so important? We put the question to several key Texans in the field.
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The School Finance Lawsuit Cheat Sheet
Texas’ latest round of school finance litigation adds some new players to the courtroom, with interests that are more varied than ever before. We’ve created a cheat sheet to help you keep all six lawsuits — and the plaintiffs’ basic arguments — straight.
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An Updated Guide to the School Finance Lawsuits
Texas’ latest round of school finance litigation adds some new players to the courtroom, with interests that are more varied than ever before. We’ve put together a cheat sheet to help you keep all six lawsuits straight.
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San Antonio Considers Tax for Pre-K Initiative
An eighth-of-a-cent sales tax increase is being proposed in San Antonio to fund full-day pre-kindergarten for primarily low-income children in the city.
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Workforce Commissioner: Education Testing System is Broken
Texas Workforce Commissioner Tom Pauken said he disagrees with a coalition of business leaders who said it would oppose any additional funding to public education if the existing accountability system is rolled back.