Black Texans Built More than 400 Schools When the State Would Not
What we can learn from Rosenwald schools and Jeanes teachers today
Education
How Do We Fix Standardized Testing in Texas?
At UT last night, researchers, advocates and lawmakers shared some ideas.
In America’s Greatest Suburb, Cheers and Jeers for Allen ISD’s Building Projects
New residents love their $60 million stadium, but the school’s plans for a $40 million ‘bus barn’ are dulling this dream community’s luster.
Texas Wants Feds’ Hands Off Its School Accountability, Too
State's application for a No Child Left Behind waiver will include new school turnaround plans.
At Universities, Fracking Research Funded by Oil and Gas Companies
Critics question the legitimacy of industry-funded ‘frackademia.’
Teacher and Healthcare Groups Agree: Let’s Get Together and Raise a Little Revenue
Coalition gathers at the Capitol to rebut comptroller’s suggestion that Texas can either pay for school growth or Medicaid, but not both.
Report on Teacher Pensions: If It Ain’t Broke Don’t Fix It
The study found that switching to a defined-contribution model would be more expensive, result in reduced benefits to retirees and is unnecessary. But that won't change the minds of some.
Randy Best Is Going to Save Texas’ Public Universities, Or Get Rich Trying
The man who made a fortune on No Child Left Behind takes on a new market—online higher education.
To Win Over Dallas ISD Staff, Mike Miles Goes Hollywood
Dallas’s new superintendent has promised big things for Texas’ second-largest school district. On Friday, he sold 18,000 employees on his vision.