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Gary Matthews teaches his Pre-K class at Cook Elementary School, May 9, 2013.

A Single Mom’s Search for ‘School Choice’ in Texas

Finding a good elementary school in Houston is easy — if you live in the right neighborhood, or can take on a school search as a full-time job.

by Malkia Hutchinson

Keep Reading

First School District Set to Join Parents’ Lawsuit Over STAAR

by Patrick Michels

Judge Gives Go-Ahead to Parents Suing Texas Over Too-Long STAAR Test

by Patrick Michels

Experts to Lawmakers: Fund Schools Less to See How Creative They Get

by Patrick Michels

Save Texas Schools rally at the Texas Capitol, Saturday, February 25. opt-out movement Dec 03, 2014

The War at School

by Robert Zaretsky

Sep 05, 2014

Observer Radio Episode 74: Why Standardized Testing in Texas Doesn’t Measure Up

by Jonathan McNamara

Sep 03, 2014

Mute the Messenger

When Dr. Walter Stroup showed that Texas’ standardized testing regime is flawed, the testing company struck back.

by Jason Stanford

Apr 14, 2014

Wendy Davis and the Curious Case of the Pre-Kindergarten STAAR

by Christopher Hooks

Feb 21, 2013

Testing the Limits: A Texas Mother’s Radical Revolt Against Standardized Tests

by Patrick Michels

David Simpson Feb 11, 2013

David Simpson and Democrats Agree: Fix School Finance Now

by Liz Farmer

Jan 22, 2013

Bill Would Release Old STAAR Tests Annually To Help Teachers Prepare

by Liz Farmer

15 Percent Rule, We Hardly Knew Ye

by Patrick Michels

El Paso's Bowie High School Oct 31, 2012

Faking the Grade: The Nasty Truth Behind Lorenzo Garcia’s Miracle School Turnaround in El Paso

Lorenzo Garcia boosted test scores by banishing low-scoring students. We may never know how many he lost.

by Patrick Michels

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