As diverse students fill Frisco schools, learning gaps are a challenge (audio)
As the city of Frisco has morphed from small town to boom town, its schools have transformed, too. These days, the majority of Frisco students are non-white. Full Story
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Ted Cruz sends school choice letter to every Republican in Texas Legislature
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz sent a letter to state lawmakers Thursday urging them to make Texas the next state that gives parents taxpayer dollars to send their children to private or religious schools, or educate them at home. Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz talks with Sen. John Cornyn and Brooke Rollins, president and CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, during a TPPF Orientation conference on Jan. 13, 2017 at the Sheraton Hotel in Austin.]()
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Senate passes bill on inappropriate teacher-student relationships
Senate Bill 7 would punish school principals and superintendents who fail to report teachers with a history of inappropriate romantic or sexual relationships with students. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: Immigration order worries students
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: Teachers report greater student fears of deportation, a new initiative to mentor students of color in math and an interview with Michael Roemer, 2017 International Educator of the Year. Full Story
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Texas House's chief budget writer: State shouldn't cut border security funding
The Texas’ House’s chief budget writer said that President Trump’s emergence in Washington shouldn’t give state lawmakers license to slice hefty appropriations for border security — at least not yet. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Education is pretty good, but Texans have some suggestions
Texans don't like the standardized tests required of public education students, and they support a number of changes from higher spending to more pre-K classes, according to the new University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: New legislators tackle public ed
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: Newly elected legislators rush to make mark on education policy, the Trump administration reverses feds' stance on bathrooms and transgender students and an interview with Augustina Reyes of the University of Houston. Full Story
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Texas parents: Help us understand your school choices
As we examine school choice proposals before the Legislature, The Texas Tribune wants to hear directly from families who would be affected by changing state and national policies. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: NEA rallies 1 million against DeVos
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: The NEA rallies more than 1 million against Besty DeVos' confirmation as education secretary, efficacy of police officers in public schools is questioned in new study and an interview with Cathy Horn of the Education Research Center at the University of Houston. Full Story
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State Board of Education votes to keep contentious evolution standards
A day after hearing from scientists begging them to remove controversial language from science standards that some say opens the door to creationism, State Board of Education members took a preliminary vote Wednesday to do the opposite. Full Story
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State Board of Education to debate language in state standards on evolution
State Board of Education members will hear public testimony Tuesday on science curriculum standards that teach students to discredit evolution. They will discuss potential amendments to the standards Wednesday. Full Story
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School choice bill pitches savings accounts, tax credit scholarships
Sen. Larry Taylor on Monday filed Senate Bill 3, which pushes education savings accounts and tax credit scholarships to subsidize private school tuition and other education expenses. Full Story
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Trump administration moves forward with construction of border wall (video)
In the Texas Political Roundup: Lawmakers push for school choice legislation, President Trump unveils plans to build a wall on the southern border and Gov. Greg Abbott proposes removing any officeholder who promotes "sanctuary cities." Full Story
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How might Texas teach students to interact with police?
Texas' top criminal justice lawmakers are considering sending community leaders into public schools to teach ninth graders how to interact with police. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: Trump's divisive ed secretary pick
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: Trump's pick for education secretary stirs controversy, H-E-B CEO makes a $100 million investment to support public schools and an interview with Michelle Kinder of the Momentous Institute. Full Story
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Analysis: Legislators start with a $5.3 billion difference of opinion
In their first-day numbers, the Texas Legislature's two chambers didn’t even agree on the size of the current budget. The House baked in some supplemental expenses that the Senate left that out. Full Story
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H-E-B CEO Charles Butt pledges $100 million to public schools nonprofit
Touting a $100 million investment from H-E-B Chairman and CEO Charles Butt, public school officials on Tuesday announced the creation of the Holdsworth Center, a nonprofit organization that will work with school districts. Full Story
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DeRay McKesson on race and policy in the age of Trump (video)
Full video of Evan Smith's 1/13 conversation with civil rights activist and educator DeRay Mckesson at our symposium on race and public policy. Full Story
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Race in Education in Texas (video)
Check out full video from our conversation on race and education at the Texas Tribune symposium on race. Panelists include former Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams, Congressman Joaquin Castro, Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell and San Antonio ISD Assistant Superintendent Olivia Hernandez. Full Story
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Ted Cruz urges Texas Legislature to focus on school choice
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz urged state lawmakers Friday to take on school choice this session, adding his voice to what is likely to be a tough battle for education reformers under the pink dome. Full Story
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