The ‘Houston Miracle’ Shell Game
How Houston ISD’s takeover regime inflated school accountability ratings by systematically holding back certain students
Education
University of Houston’s LGBTQ+ Students Build New Community After Resource Center Closure
Religious leaders and other allies are struggling to fill the gap left by the loss of a vital campus asset.
‘Go Away TEA,’ Say Houston ISD Parents and Teachers
“We are professional educators. We demand to be respected.”
Abbott’s Voucher Fight Isn’t About Kids. It’s About Money, Politics, and Religion.
The Senate passed its bill this week as the governor continues to pressure House members to compromise.
Abbott Demands Vouchers—Or Else
From bullying legislators to co-opting church pulpits, the governor and the billionaires behind him are determined to defund public schools.
McCarthyism Rides Again at Texas Universities
A&M’s shameful treatment of Kathleen McElroy is the start of a backward-turning era for higher education.
On Making News
Renowned journalist Kathleen McElroy made headlines after Texas A&M University reneged on a high-profile job offer. She’s still processing that experience.
Latinos Lured to the Military
A Laredo high school graduate became a Marine, with tragic results.
Austin Theater Teacher Sued by Ex-Students Dies
Diane “Betsy” Cornwell had been accused of emotional abuse and sexual misconduct.
A Queer Teacher in Edgewood Picked a Fight He Couldn’t Win
Learn4Life of San Antonio suspended Michael Gonzales after he tweeted a picture of himself in his classroom beside a pride flag.