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charter schools

Texas Already Gives Public Ed Dollars to Private Operators. Here’s How That Worked Out.

The state created “Texas Partnership” charter schools to turn around struggling public campuses, but an Observer investigation has uncovered numerous academic and financial issues.

by Josephine Lee

Keep Reading

Did Mike Miles’ Former Charter School Network Fail to Provide Required Classes?

by Josephine Lee

TEA Exoneration of Mike Miles’ Charter Schools Leaves Questions Unanswered, Raises New Ones

by Josephine Lee

Meet the Latest Wingnuts to Join the State Board of Ed

by Josephine Lee

Senate Passes Charter School Reform Bill After Compromise with Dems

by Liz Farmer

Hot List: Day 70 of the Legislature

by Liz Farmer

Feb 28, 2013

Whitmire, West Ding Patrick on Charter Bill: “We’re Fixing to Create More Government”

by Patrick Michels

Feb 27, 2013

Jeb Bush Regales Senators with Reform Ideas, Old-School Testing Enthusiasm

by Liz Farmer

Dan Patrick Packages Charter School Wish List Into Bill

by Patrick Michels

Bishop Oscar Cantu, State Sen. Dan Patrick and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst Dec 19, 2012

In Catholic Schoolroom, Patrick and Dewhurst Unveil Plans for a Reformation in Public Ed

Without naming vouchers, Patrick and Dewhurst announce plan for a "revolution" in Texas' school system built on school choice and career preparation.

by Patrick Michels

San Antonio Donors Court a Charter School with a Record of Serving Wealthy White Students

by Patrick Michels

Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams Dec 05, 2012

Notes from the Texas Charter Schools Conference

by Patrick Michels

Dec 04, 2012

Protest Greets Teachers at Annual Charter School Conference

by Patrick Michels

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