Patrick Michels
Patrick Michels, a former Observer staff writer, is a reporter at the Center for Investigative Reporting.
Articles by Patrick Michels
Hundreds Rally to Reject ‘Racist’ Mexican-American History Text
State Board of Education members suggest the book is a long shot for use, demand greater oversight of textbook adoption.
Signs of God
How a mayor’s campaign to keep a Jesus sign brought discord to a God-fearing East Texas town.
Judge Gives Go-Ahead to Parents Suing Texas Over Too-Long STAAR Test
Report confirms that the latest STAAR test took longer to complete than required by state law.
El Paso ISD Preps for Ban on Suspending Youngest Students
Alternative disciplinary measures aimed at reducing stigma and keeping kids in class
The Interview: Paul Quinn College’s Michael Sorrell
The president of Paul Quinn College on bringing a historically black institution back from the brink.