Tag Archives: education reform
King’s Gambit
Daniel King's quiet mission to transform public education in South Texas.
The early college movement is growing fast today — a free head start on higher education is especially alluring in a time of boundless student debt — and Da...Read More
Progreso ISD Fights State Over Students’ Residency
While most of the state’s allegations against the district turn on misappropriated money, there’s one long-running battle between the state and Progreso ISD...Read More
Back from the Brink
How one Austin high school rallied to save itself
Unlikely as it seemed not too long ago, students, teachers, neighborhood activists and even the state’s top education official are all singing the same happy ...Read More
Civil Rights Groups Split Over Opting Out of Standardized Tests
Twelve national civil rights groups signed a letter in May opposing the opt-out movement and suggesting the language of civil rights had been “appropriated”...Read More
Resurrecting the Legacy of Selena
When I imagine a present-day Selena, I see the star power packed in her smile, the feminine power in her hips, and I hear the love in her songs. But mostly, whe...Read More
Truancy Decriminalization Bill Could Squeak Through Legislature
After a long stand-off between the House and Senate, a last-minute compromise may save the prospects of truancy reform, which has gained broad bipartisan suppor...Read More
It’s Crunch Time for Education Reform Bills
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has made education reform his mission this legislative session, but the success of his agenda is in doubt now that only one measure has a c...Read More
Senate Votes to Loosen School Zero-Tolerance Policies
With overwhelming support, the Texas Senate voted to roll back zero-tolerance policies, giving administrators more flexibility on how they discipline students. ...Read More
School Vouchers Survive Texas Senate
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has championed school voucher legislation since he entered the Senate in 2007, comparing the effort to the civil rights struggle. After num...Read More