The Standardized Testing Test
Amid disagreement about the role of testing, House members vote to temporarily loosen graduation requirements
Abby Rapoport
Articles by Abby Rapoport
Sonogram Bill Revived After Possible Deal With Democrat
After a month of negotiations and a possible deal with Sen. Uresti, Texas pro-lifers will likely pass their sonogram bill.
Cracks in GOP Unity Give Democrats Small Budget Victories
Conservatives made a deal to pass four amendments in exchange for Rainy Day support. Too bad they lost two of them to Democratic debate and Republican fears.
The Long-Term Education Change We’re Not Talking About
Texas has automatically funded schools for over 60 years. Do the budget cuts threaten that philosophy?
Paging Reality Among Legislative Leaders
Leaders promised that budget cuts are the best economic solution to state problems—even in the face of an LBB report that the proposed cuts will cost Texas future jobs.
A Surprise in Voter ID Predictability
Elderly don't get any special treatment in the House voter ID bill
Passing the Education Buck
“Local control” once meant letting local districts make their own decisions, set their own priorities. But with extreme budget cuts likely, the districts will be left to salvage what they can.
The Mario Gallegos Effect
At Senate Ed, a bill that might seem uncontroversial highlights personal feuds and industry incentives
Taking Voter ID to Court
While voter ID legislation will likely pass the House, Democrats can use debate to help to set up the case for litigation