Black Texans Built More than 400 Schools When the State Would Not
What we can learn from Rosenwald schools and Jeanes teachers today
Education
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.
Are Texas Public Universities Just for Rich Kids?
As the Supreme Court weighs affirmative action, an Observer analysis finds few low-income students at major Texas universities.
How Much Did *Your* School Lose This Year?
Settle in with this side-by-side look at school district budgets with and without the Legislature's 2011 cuts.
Senate Committee Considers Ways to Nurture Online Education
From full-time virtual schools to a la carte online courses, lawmakers trust in online education's potential, despite questions about performance and student turnover.
Diane Ravitch in Austin: Education is ‘Not Just About Intellect. It’s Also About Character.’
At two events Sunday, the education historian and activist said she hopes Texas leads the way in getting testing right.
Vouchers Return, Now With Even More Ideological Fury
Dan Patrick has made himself the flag-bearer for next session’s fight for school vouchers. The national momentum is on his side, but one thing hasn’t changed: it’s still a bad idea for Texas.