Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick fires back at criticism over "bathroom bill"
Patrick continued to fire back Wednesday at criticism of the so-called "bathroom bill" he has championed, saying its opponents are concentrated in the media. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: Summing up 2016 in education news
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: 2016 was an eventful year for education in the state and in the nation, a push to redress gender gap among school superintendents and a San Diego school is in the spotlight for punishing students with "planking." Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: Universities help struggling schools
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: In LA, universities reach out to partner with local schools, a report says fewer Americans speak a second language and an interview with Penny Schwinn of the Texas Education Agency. Full Story
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South Texans claim school districts withheld special ed
Rio Grande Valley parents and educators told federal and state officials Tuesday that school districts lacked knowledge and resources to get students special education services that comply with federal law. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: School report cards get low grades
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: A new report gives a failing grade to state-developed education "report cards," slow growth found in math and science scores in U.S. and an interview with Janice Todd of the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: Trump makes education secretary pick
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: Trump taps school choice advocate to head Department of Education, election renews interest in civic education and an interview with Fikile Nxumalo of the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: Summer break and weight gain
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: New study shows young students are at greater risk of weight gain when school's out for the summer, new classroom edition of Minecraft has launched and an interview with Alexandra Loukas of UT-Austin's College of Education. Full Story
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Analysis: An election without a mandate for Texas lawmakers
Some elections are referendums on issues, public votes that give lawmakers a good idea of what voters want. This election isn't one of those. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: Graduation rate hits record high
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: The high school graduation rate hits a record high, a warning about a type of retirement plan used by many teachers and an interview with Micheal Sandbank of the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education. Full Story
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Analysis: High property taxes start in Austin, not in school districts
State lawmakers complain that local property taxes need to be leashed. But state lawmakers are more responsible for the increases than they let on. Full Story
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Turkey's claims against Houston-based charter school dismissed
The Texas Education Agency has dismissed a complaint alleging that Harmony Public Schools engaged in financial malfeasance and other misconduct. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: Audit finds risks in charter schools
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: A new audit finds charters and their management organizations pose risks to federal funds, schools address clown threats and an interview with Noah De Lissovoy of the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: Teaching Elections in a Tough Year
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: A divisive political climate complicates efforts to teach about the elections, an Alabama school requires a background check before having lunch with a child and an interview with Anthony Brown and Louis Harrison of the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story
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Starr: Sexual Assault at Baylor Not "an Endemic Problem"
Former Baylor University President Ken Starr pushed back Saturday against the notion that the school — or its athletic department — has systemic problems with its handling of sexual assault allegations. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: New Approach to Student Discipline
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: A national shift away from student suspensions to different models of discipline management, a kerfuffle over a proposed Mexican-American studies textbook and an interview with Jennifer Ransom Rice of the Texas Cultural Trust. Full Story
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Publisher Defends Controversial Mexican-American Studies Textbook
The publisher of a proposed Mexican-American studies textbook that scholars, elected officials and Hispanic activists have decried as racist and inaccurate is defending the high school text ahead of a public hearing. Full Story
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Texas Students Scramble After ITT Tech Shutdown
More than 3,200 Texas students who were studying at 10 ITT Tech campuses may have to start their educations over. However, they may be able to get student loans forgiven, or switch to community colleges. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: How Grown Ups View Public Education
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: Survey shows adults can't agree on what to prioritize in K-12 education, turning to alternate tools to help English language learners and an interview with Ted Graf of the Headwaters School in Austin. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: Public Schools Enrollment is Up
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: New statistics show public school enrollment is up over last year, a former principal acts after finding a correlation between school attendance and access to clean clothes and failing Texas schools are set to face tougher state intervention. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: A New Teaching Tool From NASA
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: A new tool for special education classrooms comes via NASA, a new voice emerges in school choice fight and an interview with John Bartholomew of the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story
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