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Education

Black Texans Built More than 400 Schools When the State Would Not

What we can learn from Rosenwald schools and Jeanes teachers today

by Robert Ceresa

Keep Reading

School Vouchers Take Center Stage in Texas’ Most Flippable State House District

by Eden Shamy

Hasan Piker’s UT Appearance Put Campus Protection Act to the Test

by Eden Shamy

Texas Tells Students to Report Threats. It Should Give Us a Seat at the Safety Table.

by Arjun Sharda

Can A Few Good Schools Make an Amicable Split with Texas’ Accountability System?

by Patrick Michels

Jan 31, 2013

Dan Patrick Unveils Plan to Promote Career and Technical Education in Texas Schools

by Liz Farmer

“The Revisionaries” Commits Texas School Standards Battles to the Fossil Record

by Patrick Michels

Jan 22, 2013

Bill Would Release Old STAAR Tests Annually To Help Teachers Prepare

by Liz Farmer

Jan 17, 2013

Many Bible Courses in Texas Schools Still Ignore State Law Against Bias

by Beth Cortez-Neavel

Dan Patrick Says Texas Should Follow Louisiana’s Lead on School Choice and Local Control

by Liz Farmer

IDEA Allan Elementary in East Austin Dec 28, 2012

The Cautionary Tale of Austin ISD’s Partnership with IDEA Charters

The end of Austin ISD's deal with a South Texas charter operator offers some lessons for the rest of the state.

by Patrick Michels

Rep. Diane Patrick Calls on TEA to Defer School Ratings Another Year

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

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