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North East Independent School District should keep requiring health, sex ed class
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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02/27/2024
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Health education; North East Independent School District; Sex education
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Harlandale eyes use of voter law to battle state
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San Antonio Express News
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Torralva, K.
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09/16/2019
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Education Agency, Texas; Harlandale Independent School District; Houston Independent School District; Minority students; Minority voters; Morath, Mike; Progreso Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
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Number of Texas schools skipping sex education is hard to pin down
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Austin American Statesman
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Selby, W.
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02/17/2018
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Gubernatorial campaigns; Political fact-checking; School districts; Sex education; White, Andrew
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Combating STDs
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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12/23/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Health education; Sex education; Sexually transmitted diseases
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Promises to keep
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San Antonio Express News
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Stoeltje, M.
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03/19/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Affordable housing; Early childhood education; Low-income students; Magnet schools; Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education
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Sex education that isn't
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Longview News-Journal
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McNeely, D.
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02/23/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Abortion; González, Mary; Huffines, Don; Perry, Charles; Schwertner, Charles; Sex education; Watson, Kirk
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Study: Talk of birds, bees limited at more schools
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Dallas Morning News
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Mekelburg, M.
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02/15/2017
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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González, Mary; Sex education; Sexual abstinence
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Amid mishaps, STAAR results won’t be used for 5th, 8th grader promotion
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Austin American Statesman
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Gee, B.
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06/12/2016
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Educational Testing Service; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Amid STAAR Upheaval, Panel Working on Fixes
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Collier, K.
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06/12/2016
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1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Texas Commission on Next Generation Assessments and Accountability
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Hate the STAAR test? Opting out is possible, but not easy
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Dallas Morning News
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Smith, C.
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05/30/2016
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Educational tests; Parent-school relationships; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Abolish Texas’ 70 percent passing rule
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El Paso Times
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O'Keefe, E.
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05/29/2016
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Academic promotion and retention
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Rigorous Texas student test was decades in the making
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Austin American Statesman
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Chang, J.
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03/06/2016
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1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Educational tests; Hammond, Bill; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Don’t reduce graduation requirements
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San Antonio Express News
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Bradley, D.
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04/06/2015
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1 TX bill
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End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
|
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Plan to give schools letter grades wins preliminary OK
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Houston Chronicle
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Ward, M.
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03/31/2015
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1 TX bill
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Patrick, Dan; Perry, Charles; School ratings; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); West, Royce; Whitmire, John
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Wimberley-based group gathers 16,000 signatures to change STAAR test
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Austin American Statesman
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Chang, J.
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03/01/2015
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Educational tests; Elementary school students; Huberty, Dan; Isaac, Jason; Parent-school relationships; Seliger, Kel; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Accountability, like math, is complicated
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Editorial
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08/26/2014
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Math education; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Student Success Initiative
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Gaps in Texas STAAR exam scores widen among races, income levels
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Dallas Morning News
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Weiss, J.
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06/09/2014
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1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Achievement gaps; Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational test scores; Low-income students; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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‘The Heart of the Vampire’
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Dallas Morning News
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Weiss, J.
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03/31/2014
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1 TX bill 7 doc(s)
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Educational tests; Eissler, Rob; Hammond, Bill; Kress, Sandy; School superintendents; Scott, Robert; Shapiro, Florence; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Texans Advocating for Meaningful Student Assessment
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How Texas’ testing bubble popped
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Dallas Morning News
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Weiss, J.
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03/30/2014
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Educational tests; Eissler, Rob; Shapiro, Florence; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Texans Advocating for Meaningful Student Assessment
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A recipe for failure: keeping children back a grade
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San Antonio Express News
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Cesar, M.
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09/01/2013
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Academic promotion and retention; Educational tests; Olivo, Dora
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All Tarrant school districts meet new passing standards
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Smith, D.
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08/09/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Fort Worth Independent School District; School ratings
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New state accountability ratings will be released Thursday
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Brown, J.
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08/08/2013
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; Educational tests; School ratings; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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New school rating system tougher to decode, critics say
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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08/07/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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School ratings
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Schools, districts await grades
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San Antonio Express News
|
Cesar, M.
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08/04/2013
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Educational accountability; Educational tests; School districts; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Districts struggle to prepare English learners for STAAR tests
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Austin American Statesman
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Wermund, B.
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07/15/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Achievement gaps; Educational test scores; Limited English speakers; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Students in high school fare worse on STAAR
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San Antonio Express News
|
Cesar, M.
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06/30/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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After 3 decades, Texas Legislature rolls back high-stakes school testing
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Dallas Morning News
|
Weiss, J.
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06/17/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; Eissler, Rob; Patrick, Dan; Shapiro, Florence; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Straus, Joe, III
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New testing reform law the right move for students
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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06/11/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
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Perry should veto testing bill
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Austin American Statesman
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Kendrick, D.
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06/06/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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College preparedness; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
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New STAAR test a big change from TAKS
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Longview News-Journal
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Ward, A.
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06/04/2013
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1 TX bill
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Educational accountability; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Texas House Bill 5 awaits Gov. Rick Perry's signature: Less testing gets accolades from El Paso educators
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El Paso Times
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Hinojosa, A.
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06/03/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Educational test fraud; El Paso Independent School District; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Márquez, Marisa; Rodríguez, José; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Legislature may erase several high school tests, sparking debate about rigor in Texas schools
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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05/26/2013
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Dewhurst, David; Educational tests; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; Sadler, Paul; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Texas tests' new standards guarantee some special education students will fail
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Dallas Morning News
|
Weiss, J.
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04/23/2013
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1 TX bill
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Educational tests; Special education; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Grading Texas school reform on an old-style scale
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Editorial
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04/05/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; School ratings; Williams, Michael L.
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It's too early to scrap the current state testing program
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Houston Chronicle
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Smith, B.
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03/21/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Curriculum; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Fort Worth struggles on STAAR tests
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Jinkins, S.
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03/17/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Educational test scores; Fort Worth Independent School District; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Tarrant County
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State's lawmakers are tested by issue of testing
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San Antonio Express News
|
Mellon, E.
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03/17/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational tests; End-of-course tests
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STAAR tests to be released early
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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03/13/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Texas to make most STAAR exams public in August
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San Antonio Express News
|
A.P. Wire
|
03/13/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational tests; Public information; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Put an end to STAAR wars
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Austin American Statesman
|
Stevenson, S.
|
03/11/2013
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Educational tests; School finance; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Testing in Texas has gone too far, say key insiders
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San Antonio Express News
|
Mellon, E.
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02/26/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan
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Texas Senators have harsh words for STAAR exam
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San Antonio Express News
|
Weissert, W.
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02/20/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; Davis, Wendy; End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Van de Putte, Leticia
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New Texas HS graduation standards face hurdles
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Tomlinson, C.
|
02/18/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Career and technical education; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
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Poverty's impact seen in tests
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San Antonio Express News
|
Vara-Orta, F.
|
02/17/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational test scores; Low-income children; Low-income students; San Antonio, Texas; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Superintendents criticize high-stakes state tests
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Jinkins, S.
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02/14/2013
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; School superintendents
|
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Texas kids need less testing, more teaching
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Houston Chronicle
|
Editorial
|
02/14/2013
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1 TX bill
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Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Texas faces uphill battle on lawsuit
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Dallas Morning News
|
Hoppe, C.
|
02/12/2013
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1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational adequacy; Educational attainment; Eissler, Rob; Hochberg, Scott; Ratliff, Bill; School finance lawsuits
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Low-performing schools fare worse on STAAR
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Austin American Statesman
|
Heinauer, L.
|
02/10/2013
|
1 TX bill
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Educational test scores; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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STAAR stakes high for refugees
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San Antonio Express News
|
Kastner, L.
|
02/10/2013
|
1 TX bill
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End-of-course tests; King, Susan Lewis; Limited English speakers; Refugees and asylees; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Reset state’s testing system
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Austin American Statesman
|
Editorial
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02/08/2013
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Seliger, Kel; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Time to assess assessments
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Austin American Statesman
|
Kallison, J.
|
02/08/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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House education leaders call for sharp reduction in STAAR tests
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Austin American Statesman
|
Alexander, K.
|
02/07/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Bill is a step back from rigorous public schools in Texas
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Editorial
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02/07/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Curriculum; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
|
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Bill would reduce number of test needed to graduate from Texas high schools
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Tomlinson, C.
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02/07/2013
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
|
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Legislature moving on education bills, if not funding
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Houston Chronicle
|
Mellon, E.
|
02/07/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
|
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Judge rules Texas school finance system unconstitutional; appeal expected to Supreme Court
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Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
02/05/2013
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Dewhurst, David; Dietz, John; Educational adequacy; Educational tests; School finance lawsuits; Straus, Joe, III
|
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Disparity seen in school cuts
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Dallas Morning News
|
Ayala, E.
|
02/05/2013
|
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Rural schools; School finance; School finance lawsuits
|
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Students show strong improvement on STAAR retake
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Austin American Statesman
|
Alexander, K.
|
01/30/2013
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Williams, Michael L.
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Why the STAAR exam inspires bipartisan hate
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San Antonio Express News
|
Garcia, G.
|
01/27/2013
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Academic performance; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Van de Putte, Leticia; Villarreal, Mike
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Texas in retreat from high-stakes testing
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San Antonio Express News
|
Casey, R.
|
01/26/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational tests; Pearson; Scott, Robert; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Van de Putte, Leticia; Villarreal, Mike
|
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Texas moms are fed up with STAAR student testing
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Norman, M.
|
01/25/2013
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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End-of-course tests; Parent-school relationships; Scott, Robert; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Texas lawmakers poised to revamp standardized testing program for students
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Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
01/20/2013
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Dewhurst, David; Educational tests; End-of-course tests; Flynn, Dan; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Straus, Joe, III; Williams, Michael L.
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Draft Texas House budget defunding STAAR may break federal rules
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Dallas Morning News
|
Weissert, W.
|
01/16/2013
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Educational tests; Farrar, Jessica; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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New school rating system not yet test-ready
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Editorial
|
01/13/2013
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Educational tests; School ratings; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Parents urged to ask questions about new state tests
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Radcliffe, J.
|
01/08/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Educational tests; Parent-school relationships; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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School testing system badly needs fixing
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Majcher, D.
|
01/06/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Educational accountability; Educational tests; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Emphasis on vocational education needed
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Pauken, T.
|
01/01/2013
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Career and technical education; Seaman, Gene
|
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|
Program looks to get bright students graduated, off to college ahead of schedule
|
Bryan Eagle
|
Staff
|
12/30/2012
|
1 TX bill
|
College preparedness; Pilot programs; Texas A&M University; University of Texas at Austin
|
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|
UT, A&M piloting early high school graduation program
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Austin American Statesman
|
Haurwitz, R.
|
12/26/2012
|
1 TX bill
|
High school diplomas; Pilot programs; Texas A&M University; University of Texas at Austin
|
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|
West Houston legislators advocate reform in testing
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Baird, A.
|
12/26/2012
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
End-of-course tests; Farrar, Jessica; Murphy, Jim; School finance; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Texas lawmakers eye falling STAAR
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Cesar, M.
|
12/24/2012
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Callegari, Bill; Dewhurst, David; Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Thomas Ratliff says Massachusetts imposes three mandatory student tests, Finland just one
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Austin American Statesman
|
Selby, W.
|
12/23/2012
|
1 TX bill
|
Educational tests; Finland; Political fact-checking; Ratliff, Thomas 'Tom'
|
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STAAR exams are logical, necessary next step
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Bush, J.
|
12/21/2012
|
1 TX bill
|
Academic performance; Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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STAAR impedes educating Future-Ready Students
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Turner, J.
|
12/21/2012
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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|
Our Q&A with Michael Williams, TEA commissioner
|
Dallas Morning News
|
McKenzie, W.
|
12/16/2012
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Achievement gaps; Educational accountability; Williams, Michael L.
|
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Fewer tests, more flexibility proposed for STAAR
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Alexander, K.
|
12/13/2012
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; Hammond, Bill; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Texas Association of Business
|
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Are there too many exams in Texas schools?
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Cardona, C.
|
12/13/2012
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Texas business group retreats on standards for testing students
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Weissert, W.
|
12/13/2012
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; Hammond, Bill; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Texas Association of Business
|
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Students need less high-stakes testing, business groups say
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Mellon, E.
|
12/13/2012
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Educational tests; Hammond, Bill
|
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|
Honor the Texas Constitution on education
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Kress, S.
|
12/10/2012
|
1 TX bill
|
Educational adequacy; End-of-course tests; School finance lawsuits
|
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|
Clear STAAR guidelines a necessity
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Editorial
|
12/08/2012
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Academic performance; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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|
Educators, others urge community to ask legislators to stop overtesting students
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Abilene Reporter-News
|
Fowler, E.
|
12/06/2012
|
1 TX bill
|
End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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|
Texas schools must stay on path of accountability
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Williams, M.
|
12/06/2012
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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End-of-course tests; High school graduation rates; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Williams, Michael L.
|
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Balance needed in school accountability debate
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Editorial
|
12/05/2012
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Williams, Michael L.
|
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STAAR exams' 15 percent rule demonstrates dilemma of high-stakes testing
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Editorial
|
12/04/2012
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academic performance; End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan; Shapiro, Florence; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Head of ed defers using STAAR in students' grades
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San Antonio Express News
|
Weissert, W.
|
12/01/2012
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
|
Academic performance; End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Williams, Michael L.
|
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Testing furor prompts political leaders to back STAAR reform
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Alexander, K.
|
11/30/2012
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Academic performance; Educational tests; Huberty, Dan; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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|
Perry attempts to lower stakes of new statewide tests
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Weber, P.
|
11/30/2012
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Academic performance; End-of-course tests; Perry, Rick; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Perry seeks delay in test rule
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Radcliffe, J.
|
11/30/2012
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Academic performance; End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan; Perry, Rick; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Williams, Michael L.
|
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|
Expert: Texas student SAT, ACT scores largely flat
|
Austin American Statesman
|
A.P. Wire
|
11/29/2012
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
College preparedness; Educational test scores; School finance lawsuits
|
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|
Former Texas education commissioner Robert Scott sparked national revolt against high-stakes testing
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Weiss, J.
|
11/29/2012
|
1 TX bill 7 doc(s)
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Educational tests; Scott, Robert; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Texas students show mixed results on exams, school expert says in funding trial
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
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11/29/2012
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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College preparedness; Educational test scores; School finance lawsuits
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For the good of students, compromise on STAAR exam
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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11/23/2012
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational tests; Shapiro, Florence; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Williams, Michael L.
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Judge: Maybe Texans accept mediocre schools
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Norman, M.
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11/23/2012
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Dietz, John; Educational accountability; School finance lawsuits
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Texas still in quest for education accountability
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Editorial
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11/23/2012
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1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
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Callegari, Bill; Educational accountability
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Judge in education lawsuit wonders if Texas is 'satisfied with mediocrity'
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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A.P. Wire
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11/21/2012
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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La Feria Independent School District; School finance lawsuits; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Judge presses for a number to fill school funding gap
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San Antonio Express News
|
Scharrer, G.
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11/21/2012
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational equity; School finance lawsuits; Witnesses
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State needs fresh start on standardized testing
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Beaumont Enterprise
|
Editorial
|
11/20/2012
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1 TX bill
|
Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Williams: Minority-student achievement gap too big
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San Antonio Express News
|
Weissert, W.
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11/20/2012
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Achievement gaps; Minority students; School ratings; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Williams, Michael L.
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Increase funding as well as standards
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
|
11/17/2012
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; School finance lawsuits; Texas Coalition for a Competitive Workforce
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Time to review accountability tests
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Austin American Statesman
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Anthony, D.
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11/16/2012
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; Educational tests
|
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Texas' school rating system will change, commissioner Michael Williams says
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Tomlinson, C.
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11/16/2012
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1 TX bill
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Achievement gaps; School ratings; Williams, Michael L.
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Schools to be graded on achievement gap
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San Antonio Express News
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Radcliffe, J.
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11/16/2012
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1 TX bill
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Achievement gaps; School ratings; Williams, Michael L.
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TEA seeks extra funding to prevent cheating on state exams
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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11/13/2012
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1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Education Agency, Texas; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Student cheating
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Political winds shifting over testing, accountability
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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11/04/2012
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Career and technical education; College preparedness; End-of-course tests; Hammond, Bill; High school graduation requirements; Shapiro, Florence; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Strama, Mark
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Point Person: Our Q&A with John Kuhn on school’s over-reliance on testing
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Dallas Morning News
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Kuhn, J.
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11/04/2012
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; Kuhn, John; Pauken, Tom; Public schools
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Texas school superintendents fighting STAAR-based accountability standards
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Dallas Morning News
|
Weiss, J.
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11/03/2012
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; School ratings; School superintendents; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Business leaders: Don’t back off on school testing
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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10/31/2012
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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College preparedness; Educational accountability; Educational tests; Hammond, Bill
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Schools' top bosses fearful of more cuts
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San Antonio Express News
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Vara-Orta, F.
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10/31/2012
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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83rd Legislature
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Expert says funding puts schools in bind
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San Antonio Express News
|
Scharrer, G.
|
10/31/2012
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
School finance lawsuits; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Expert: Funds not enough to meet Texas' standards
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San Antonio Express News
|
A.P. Wire
|
10/31/2012
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Moak, Lynn; School finance lawsuits; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Expert: Schools need additional $6 billion a year to meet higher standards
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Austin American Statesman
|
Alexander, K.
|
10/30/2012
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Career preparedness; College preparedness; End-of-course tests; Low-income students; Moak, Lynn; School finance lawsuits
|
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STAAR's impact estimated in millions
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Weissert, W.
|
10/30/2012
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational equity; Educational tests; Moak, Lynn; School finance lawsuits; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Expert: Funding crisis to worsen
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San Antonio Express News
|
Scharrer, G.
|
10/30/2012
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; Low-income students; Moak, Lynn; School finance lawsuits
|
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Business group makes case for strong accountability ahead of legislative session
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San Antonio Express News
|
Cesar, M.
|
10/30/2012
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Educational accountability; Hammond, Bill; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Lawsuit over school finance will change system
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Tomlinson, C.
|
10/29/2012
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Dietz, John; Educational adequacy; School finance lawsuits
|
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Richardson ISD superintendent testifies about harmful effects of funding cuts during Texas school finance trial
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
10/25/2012
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Class size; End-of-course tests; Richardson Independent School District; School finance lawsuits; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Education could avert tax losses, expert testifies in school financing suit
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Weissert, W.
|
10/24/2012
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational attainment; Hispanic or Latino students; Murdock, Steve; School finance lawsuits
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Latino education tied to state's fate
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San Antonio Express News
|
Scharrer, G.
|
10/24/2012
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Hispanic or Latino students; Murdock, Steve; School finance lawsuits
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Texas school finance trial kicks off
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
|
10/23/2012
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Educational adequacy; School finance lawsuits
|
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Texas, school districts square off in finance trial
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Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
10/23/2012
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational adequacy; Educational tests; School finance lawsuits; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Schools, state begin battle in court again
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San Antonio Express News
|
Scharrer, G.
|
10/23/2012
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
School finance lawsuits
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School finance case to focus on demographics shift
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San Antonio Express News
|
Weissert, W.
|
10/23/2012
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
School finance lawsuits
|
|
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Lawsuits put Texas school finance system on trial
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Weissert, W.
|
10/23/2012
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Educational adequacy; Educational attainment; Educational equity; School finance lawsuits
|
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School-funding suit begins: Some state districts to argue system unfair
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El Paso Times
|
Torres, Z.
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10/22/2012
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Educational adequacy; El Paso County; School finance; School finance lawsuits; Statewide property taxes
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Rising standards, less funding collide in Texas school finance trial
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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10/21/2012
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Educational adequacy; School finance lawsuits
|
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Long-time accountant faces 15-year incumbent for State Representative 85
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Victoria Advocate
|
Priest, J.
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10/12/2012
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1 TX bill
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Olivo, Dora; Stephenson, Phil; Texas House campaigns
|
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The facts on school accountability
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Kress, S.
|
09/30/2012
|
1 TX bill
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Achievement gaps; Educational accountability; Minority students; National Assessment of Educational Progress
|
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No-Child waiver makes sense
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Dallas Morning News
|
Editorial
|
09/13/2012
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; No Child Left Behind Act
|
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Don’t relegate students to low-skill, low-income track
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Dallas Morning News
|
Montgomery, P.
|
07/27/2012
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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College preparedness; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Quirk in Texas testing law could cost high schoolers a shot at state universities
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
07/11/2012
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; University admissions
|
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Sweating your GPA? Universities might not even care
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Dallas Morning News
|
Weiss, J.
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06/10/2012
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1 TX bill
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Grade-point averages; High school class ranking; University admissions
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Passing standards on new high school tests called 'inadequate'
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Houston Chronicle
|
Mellon, E.
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06/06/2012
|
1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
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Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; Grier, Terry; High school students; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Delays, confusion surround new academic test results, standards
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Austin American Statesman
|
Heinauer, L.
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05/31/2012
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational test scores; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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STAAR vs. TAKS: Texas’ new standardized tests come to schools next week
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Dallas Morning News
|
Weiss, J.
|
03/20/2012
|
1 TX bill
|
Educational test preparation; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
|
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Social promotions don’t help Texas students
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Dallas Morning News
|
Editorial
|
03/19/2012
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academic promotion and retention; Student Success Initiative
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Few students retained under state law to curb social promotion
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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03/08/2012
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1 TX bill
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Academic promotion and retention; Educational tests; Eissler, Rob; State budget shortages; Student Success Initiative
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STAAR is born
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Winn, M.
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02/25/2012
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Adequate Yearly Progress; Hammond, Bill; Scott, Robert; Shapiro, Florence; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Student Success Initiative
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Texas defers STARR's effect on grades for a year
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Houston Chronicle
|
Weissert, W.
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02/18/2012
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1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Educational tests; Eissler, Rob; Scott, Robert; Shapiro, Florence; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Texas lawmaking isn't all about chips and salsa
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Norman, M.
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02/17/2012
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Educational test scores; Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; Grade-point averages; Scott, Robert; Shapiro, Florence
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End-of-course exams in Texas schools raise a furor
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Editorial
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02/16/2012
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1 TX bill
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End-of-course tests; Grade-point averages; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Shapiro backs delay on STAAR grade provision
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Austin American Statesman
|
Alexander, K.
|
02/14/2012
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; Grade-point averages; Scott, Robert; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Senators support deferral of end-of-course exams’ effect on final grades
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Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
02/14/2012
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academic performance; End-of-course tests; Hammond, Bill; Patrick, Dan; Scott, Robert; Seliger, Kel; Shapiro, Florence; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; West, Royce
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Few Texas students will fail new STAAR test this year
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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02/09/2012
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Education Commissioner, Texas; Educational test scores; Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; Scott, Robert; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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State's new STAAR tests are unfair for students
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Waco Tribune Herald
|
Editorial
|
02/03/2012
|
1 TX bill
|
Academic performance; Grade-point averages; Midway Independent School District; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Waco Independent School District
|
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Parents, officials decry STAAR grading requirements
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Austin American Statesman
|
Staff
|
01/24/2012
|
1 TX bill
|
End-of-course tests; Grade-point averages; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Parents, officials decry new Texas school testing
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Weissert, W.
|
01/24/2012
|
1 TX bill
|
Dunnam, Jim; Educational test scores; Eissler, Rob; Grade-point averages; Smith, Todd; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Let's make new exams count
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Houston Chronicle
|
Hammond, B.
|
01/24/2012
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Academic performance; Education Agency, Texas; Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; Hammond, Bill
|
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Lawmakers hold hearing on new standardized test
|
Houston Chronicle
|
A.P. Wire
|
01/23/2012
|
1 TX bill
|
State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Schools' new test causing concern
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Scharrer, G.
|
01/23/2012
|
1 TX bill
|
Developmental education; Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; Hammond, Bill; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Well-meant reforms not always enough
|
Tyler Morning Telegraph
|
Editorial
|
01/19/2012
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; Hammond, Bill; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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|
Schools are bracing for new kind of state tests
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Brown, J.
|
10/10/2011
|
1 TX bill
|
End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
|
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Fitness law changes benefit schools
|
Amarillo Globe-News
|
Mayer, J.
|
09/30/2011
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Physical fitness; School districts
|
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Florence Shapiro to retire after long career in Texas Senate
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Jeffers Jr., G.
|
09/20/2011
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Legislative turnover; Paxton, Ken; Ratliff, Bill; Shapiro, Florence; Taylor, Van; West, Royce
|
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State Sen. Shapiro won't seek re-election
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Houston Chronicle
|
A.P. Wire
|
09/20/2011
|
1 TX bill
|
Legislative turnover; Shapiro, Florence
|
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Ratings eye districts' financial efficiency
|
Amarillo Globe-News
|
Mayer, J.
|
09/16/2011
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Combs, Susan; Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas; Educational equity; School ratings
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Liberty Hill school district gets top rating in spending report; Round Rock also rates high
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Stengle, J.
|
09/16/2011
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Fiscal management; School districts; School ratings
|
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Comptroller: Schools getting money's worth
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Houston Chronicle
|
Mellon, E.
|
09/16/2011
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Fiscal management; School districts; School ratings
|
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End-of-course exams perplex
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Weiss, J.
|
08/28/2011
|
1 TX bill
|
Education Agency, Texas; End-of-course tests; School districts; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Teachers prepare for first year with new standardized test
|
Tyler Morning Telegraph
|
Guevara, E.
|
08/22/2011
|
1 TX bill
|
End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills; Tyler Independent School District
|
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|
Despite cuts, teachers are ready, but they need your help
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Haecker, R.
|
08/11/2011
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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School budgets; School employee layoffs; School finance; State budget shortages; Teachers
|
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Change in school ratings is a positive step for Texas
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Erben, A.
|
08/06/2011
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
College preparedness; Educational accountability; School ratings; Texas Projection Measure
|
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|
School ratings plunge
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Hobbs, T.
|
07/30/2011
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Academically unacceptable schools; Educational accountability; North Texas; School districts; School ratings; Scott, Robert; Texas Projection Measure
|
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Many more Tarrant schools are rated academically unacceptable
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Ayala, E.
|
07/30/2011
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Academically unacceptable schools; Educational accountability; School ratings; Tarrant County; Texas Projection Measure
|
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Latest test results will give truer picture
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Editorial
|
07/22/2011
|
1 TX bill
|
Educational accountability; School ratings; Texas Projection Measure
|
|
|
Uvalde pipeline is still a bad idea
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Mims, C.
|
07/07/2011
|
1 TX bill
|
Gutierrez, Roland; Water pipelines; Water supplies
|
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|
Ed policy change offers more realistic picture
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Editorial
|
05/08/2011
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
School ratings; Texas Projection Measure
|
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|
Budget crisis poses threat to educational standards
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Windham, J.
|
04/27/2011
|
1 TX bill
|
College preparedness; Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; School budgets; State budget shortages
|
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|
Don't lower the educational bar
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Editorial
|
04/13/2011
|
1 TX bill
|
Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
|
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|
Legislators need to make heartier fat-finding effort
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Sanchez, A.
|
04/11/2011
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
School budgets; School district consolidation; School districts; School finance
|
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|
Bill has right balance for school accountability
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Ratliff, B.
|
04/11/2011
|
1 TX bill
|
Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; Ratliff, Bill
|
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|
House advances bill easing path to diploma
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Scharrer, G.
|
04/07/2011
|
1 TX bill
|
Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Hochberg, Scott; Shapiro, Florence; Smith, Todd; Texas Projection Measure; Textbooks
|
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House to mull looser testing requirements for graduation
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Austin American Statesman
|
Alexander, K.
|
04/06/2011
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Shapiro, Florence; Strama, Mark; Textbooks
|
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|
Texas lawmakers work to develop a public education system with less regulation, more local control
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Shelton, M.
|
04/01/2011
|
1 TX bill
|
Educational accountability; Federal mandates; School employees; School finance; Shelton, Mark; State mandates
|
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|
Putting our kids, prosperity at risk
|
Corpus Christi Caller Times
|
Kress, S.
|
03/31/2011
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; Kress, Sandy
|
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|
Highlights Tuesday from the Texas Capitol
|
San Antonio Express News
|
A.P. Wire
|
03/30/2011
|
1 TX bill
|
Educational accountability; Kress, Sandy; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
|
|
Texas school districts reaching point at which they can't do more with less
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Armstrong, S.
|
03/12/2011
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Carroll Independent School District; School finance; State budget shortages
|
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|
School districts aren't at fault
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Editorial
|
03/11/2011
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Perry, Rick; School employee layoffs; School finance; State budget shortages; Teachers
|
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|
Delay sought for new exams
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Meyers, J.
|
02/25/2011
|
1 TX bill
|
End-of-course tests; Hochberg, Scott; Huberty, Dan; Shapiro, Florence; State budget shortages; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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|
Obesity costs soaring; Texans will fight back
|
Tyler Morning Telegraph
|
Editorial
|
02/11/2011
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Combs, Susan; Employers; Health care costs; Obesity
|
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|
Educators plead for flexibility
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Scharrer, G.
|
02/02/2011
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Class size; Employee furloughs; Immigrant students; Riddle, Debbie; School finance; Shapiro, Florence
|
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|
Education: no room at the inn
|
Austin Chronicle
|
Whittaker, R.
|
01/13/2011
|
1 TX bill
|
Constitutional amendments; Ogden, Steve; School finance; White, James
|
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|
Not so FAST: report may not tell story
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Winn, M.
|
01/04/2011
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Academic performance; Charter schools; Combs, Susan; Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas; Educational equity; School districts; School ratings
|
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|
Study findings could aid public education
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Editorial
|
12/11/2010
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Combs, Susan; Fiscal management; School districts; State budget shortages
|
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|
Budget woes hit the classroom
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Editorial
|
12/10/2010
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Academic performance; Charter schools; Class size; Combs, Susan; Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas; Educational equity; School ratings; State budget shortages
|
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|
New Texas school data may not give a clear picture
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Editorial
|
12/10/2010
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Academic performance; Charter schools; Class size; Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas; Educational equity; School districts; School ratings
|
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|
Area schools fare well in state study on efficiency
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Heinauer, L.
|
12/09/2010
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Charter schools; Combs, Susan; Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas; Fiscal management; School districts; School ratings; State budget shortages
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School districts' spending ranked
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San Angelo Standard Times
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Scott, L.
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12/09/2010
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Combs, Susan; Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas; Educational equity; School districts; School ratings
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Texas: Study examines state’s schools
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Texarkana Gazette
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Martin, M.
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12/09/2010
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Combs, Susan; Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas; Educational equity; School administration; School districts; School ratings
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TISD Gets Unfavorable State Review In Academic Performance
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Guevara, E.
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12/09/2010
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Charter schools; Combs, Susan; Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas; Educational equity; School districts; School ratings
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China Spring ISD scores high, Waco ISD low, on State Comptroller's report
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Gragg, W.
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12/09/2010
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Combs, Susan; Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas; Education Agency, Texas; Educational equity; School districts; School ratings
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Texas comptroller to release education report
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San Antonio Express News
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Stengle, J.
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12/08/2010
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Combs, Susan; School budgets; School ratings
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TAKS holds few back
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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11/27/2010
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academic promotion and retention; Eissler, Rob; Minority students; School dropouts; Student Success Initiative; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Success in public schools
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Dallas Morning News
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Jackson, J.
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10/27/2010
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Career preparedness; College preparatory curriculum; Education reform; Jackson, Jim
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Improving education key issue in race for governor
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El Paso Times
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Torres, Z.
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09/26/2010
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1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Achievement gaps; Educational accountability; Gubernatorial campaigns; Hispanic or Latino students; Perry, Rick; School dropout statistics; State budget shortages; White, William H. 'Bill'
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Budget woes could test students' ability to study for science exam
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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09/23/2010
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Education Agency, Texas; Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; Hochberg, Scott; Science education; State budget shortages; Textbooks
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Parents: warn kids about risks of sexually transmitted diseases
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Editorial
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09/19/2010
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1 TX bill
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Health education; Lubbock Independent School District; Lubbock, Texas; Sexually transmitted diseases
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What's a musician without an ax?
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Austin American Statesman
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Heinauer, L.
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09/07/2010
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1 TX bill
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Arts education; Georgetown Independent School District
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TEA's projection measures aren't measuring up
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Editorial
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07/13/2010
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Education Agency, Texas; Educational accountability; Hochberg, Scott; School ratings; Scott, Robert; Texas Projection Measure
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Texas has an epidemic of fitness malpractice
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Dallas Morning News
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Sterling, C.
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07/10/2010
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1 TX bill
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Diabetes; Fitnessgram; Nelson, Jane; Obesity; Physical fitness
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Smoothing the rocky transition to college
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San Antonio Express News
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Ludwig, M.
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07/07/2010
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1 TX bill
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College preparedness; Curriculum; P-16 councils; Shapiro, Florence
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In a sweat
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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07/05/2010
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1 TX bill
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High school graduation requirements; Physical education; Physical fitness
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Youth fitness lacking
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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07/03/2010
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Fitnessgram; Nelson, Jane; Physical education; Physical fitness
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Most Texas school kids failing in fitness
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Houston Chronicle
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Mellon, E.
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07/02/2010
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Elementary school students; Fitnessgram; High school graduation requirements; Middle school students; Nelson, Jane; Physical fitness
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Green Party could make White blue
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Dallas Morning News
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Slater, W.
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06/06/2010
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Election laws; Green Party; Gubernatorial campaigns; Perry, Rick; Political candidates; Political fundraising; White, William H. 'Bill'
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TAKS holds back 1 in 10 Texas seniors
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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06/04/2010
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academic promotion and retention; Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; High school graduation rates; Minority students; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Isett: 'It's someone else's turn'
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Rangel, E.
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05/31/2010
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Craddick, Tom; Duncan, Robert; Government ethics; Isett, Carl; Isett, Cheri; Public officials' resignations; Straus, Joe, III
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Clouds over campus
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Austin Chronicle
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Whittaker, R.
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05/20/2010
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Automatic admissions; Cigarroa, Francisco; Dukes, Dawnna; Flagship universities; Howard, Donna; Powers, William C. 'Bill', Jr.; State budget shortages; University budgets; University buildings; University finance; University of Texas at Austin
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Teaching first things first
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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05/10/2010
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Teacher quality; Teacher training; Teachers
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White criticizes governor for dropout rate during Valley stop
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McAllen Monitor
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Janes, J.
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04/07/2010
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Gubernatorial campaigns; Perry, Rick; White, William H. 'Bill'
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In Texas schools, sex education appears optional
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Austin American Statesman
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O'Rourke, C.
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03/21/2010
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1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Curriculum; Education Agency, Texas; Health education; Political advertising; Political fact-checking; School districts; Sex education; Texas Eagle Forum
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Texas shows Obama how to replace No Child Left Behind
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Norman, M.
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03/19/2010
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Achievement gaps; Career preparedness; College preparedness; No Child Left Behind Act; Organized labor; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Teachers
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Beyond the rhetoric
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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03/14/2010
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Achievement gaps; Gubernatorial campaigns; Highway finance; Perry, Rick; School dropouts; Tuition; Water supplies; White, William H. 'Bill'
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Beilue: Will the new testing be less TAKS-ing?
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Amarillo Globe-News
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Beilue, J.
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03/05/2010
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1 TX bill
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Educational accountability; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Of course, higher standards
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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03/05/2010
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1 TX bill
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College preparatory curriculum; Educational accountability; Federal funds; Low-income students; National education standards
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Career curriculum gets with times
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Dallas Morning News
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Holloway, K.
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02/21/2010
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Career and technical education; Education Agency, Texas; High school graduation requirements
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Texas' longest-serving governor has expanded office's power
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Austin American Statesman
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Embry, J.
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02/10/2010
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Executive orders; Gubernatorial appointments; Gubernatorial powers; Gubernatorial vetoes; Patrick, Dan; Perry, Rick; Watson, Kirk
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Students, teachers must look forward to new STAAR test
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Midland Reporter Telegram
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Editorial
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02/02/2010
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1 TX bill
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Educational accountability; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Even without federal funds, school reform goes on
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Houston Chronicle
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Windham, J.
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01/31/2010
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1 TX bill
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82nd Legislature; Charter schools; College preparedness; Education Agency, Texas; Education reform; Educational accountability; High school graduation requirements; Teacher quality; Texas Institute for Education Reform
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STAAR nothing new to Texas education
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Midland Reporter Telegram
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Campbell, R.
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01/28/2010
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; Scott, Robert; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Graduation rules modified
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Austin American Statesman
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Staff
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01/27/2010
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Austin Independent School District; Health education; High school graduation requirements; Physical education; Technology education
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TAKS no more; STAAR the new student assessment
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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A.P. Wire
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01/27/2010
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Schools to shoot for new STAAR
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Laredo Morning Times
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Georgiou, N.
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01/27/2010
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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College preparatory curriculum; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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STAAR to replace TAKS test
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Midland Reporter Telegram
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Campbell, R.
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01/27/2010
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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School board looks at course mix for graduation quotas
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Austin American Statesman
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Heinauer, L.
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01/24/2010
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Austin, Texas; Carstarphen, Meria; Health education; High school graduation requirements; Obesity; Physical education; School districts; Technology education; Teenage pregnancy
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Fed school funding
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Austin Chronicle
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Whittaker, R.
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01/21/2010
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Dunnam, Jim; Grants; Howard, Donna; Organized labor; Perry, Rick; Race to the Top; Scott, Robert
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Health, tech classes required again
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Engelland, S.
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01/20/2010
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Curriculum; Health education; High school graduation requirements; Technology education
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Undoing the Texas Legislature's unwise decision
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Editorial
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01/04/2010
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1 TX bill
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Eissler, Rob; Health education; High school graduation requirements; Mansfield Independent School District; Technology education
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Students will have to take health class
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Dallas Morning News
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Weiss, J.
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12/15/2009
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1 TX bill
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Health education; High school graduation requirements; Richardson Independent School District
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A shortsighted standoff
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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12/14/2009
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Education reform; Educational accountability; Federal funds
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How to help more area teens move on to college
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Austin American Statesman
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Austin, G.
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11/29/2009
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1 TX bill
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College preparedness; Databases; Eissler, Rob; Hochberg, Scott; Morrison, Geanie; School districts; Shapiro, Florence; Student aid; Toward EXcellence, Access & Success Grant Program; University enrollment; Villarreal, Mike
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Rule on PE credits in high school at issue
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Austin American Statesman
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Stutz, T.
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11/22/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Education, Texas State Board of; Miller, Geraldine 'Tincy'; Physical education; Recommended High School Program; Scott, Robert
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Board changes rule so students can't load up on PE classes
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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11/21/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Education, Texas State Board of; High school graduation requirements; Physical education; Recommended High School Program; Scott, Robert
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Straus announces interim charges for House committees
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Staff
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11/20/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Interim committees; Straus, Joe, III
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Latino caucus keeps an eye on Texas' future
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San Antonio Express News
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Scharrer, G.
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11/15/2009
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1 TX bill
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Eissler, Rob; Hispanic or Latino politicians; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Mexican-American Legislative Caucus; Moreno, Paul; Perry, Bob
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Texas may pay price for school overhaul stance
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Houston Chronicle
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Mellon, E.
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11/13/2009
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Charter schools; Education, U.S. Department of; Eissler, Rob; Grants; Scott, Robert
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For Texan of the year ... Rick Perry?
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Dallas Morning News
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McKenzie, W.
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11/10/2009
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1 TX bill
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Academic promotion and retention; Forensic Science Commission, Texas; Perry, Rick; States' rights; Texas A&M University
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State denies Bloomington ratings appeal
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Victoria Advocate
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Cavazos, J.
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11/01/2009
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Low-income students; School dropouts; School ratings
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New House Speaker Straus brings civility to legislative proceedings
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Editorial
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09/30/2009
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1 TX bill
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Jones, Delwin; Partisanship; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III
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When schools fail, blame the bricks
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Austin American Statesman
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Young, J.
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09/27/2009
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1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Austin Independent School District; Educational accountability; Waco Independent School District
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Put me in, coach: Austin classrooms need volunteers
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Austin American Statesman
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Howard, D.
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09/25/2009
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1 TX bill
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Austin Independent School District; Howard, Donna; Shapiro, Florence; Tutoring; Volunteer workers
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Education board keeps Christmas in Texas classrooms
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Gulick, J.
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09/22/2009
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Curriculum; Education, Texas State Board of; High school graduation requirements; Holidays; Recommended High School Program
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Waco ISD waits to adopt new graduation requirements based on state change
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Gragg, W.
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09/21/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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High school graduation requirements; Recommended High School Program; Waco Independent School District
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Texas State Board of Education gives preliminary OK to new graduation standards
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Jinkins, S.
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09/18/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Education, Texas State Board of; High school graduation requirements; School dropouts
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Texas ed board tentatively OKs electives
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Houston Chronicle
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A.P. Wire
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09/18/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Education, Texas State Board of; High school graduation requirements
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More electives are allowed-tentatively
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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09/17/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Education, Texas State Board of; High school graduation requirements; School districts
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Graduation requirements debated
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Dallas Morning News
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Weiss, J.
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09/16/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Health education; High school graduation requirements; Recommended High School Program; Richardson Independent School District
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Senate Education chair to speak at Sept. 25 chamber luncheon
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Houston Chronicle
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Staff
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09/10/2009
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1 TX bill
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Ashley's Laws; College preparedness; Educational accountability; School finance; Shapiro, Florence
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A new lease on life for Pearce? Not exactly.
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Austin Chronicle
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Whittaker, R.
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09/03/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Education Agency, Texas
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An education model that's truly local
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Dallas Morning News
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Garza, A.
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08/31/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Career preparedness; College preparedness; School boards; School dropout statistics
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Texas politics hang Pearce out to dry
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Austin American Statesman
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Phillips, A.
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08/30/2009
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Austin Independent School District; Dukes, Dawnna; Howard, Donna; Scott, Robert; Watson, Kirk
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State of schools is strong as students return to class
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Houston Chronicle
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Scott, R.
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08/19/2009
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1 TX bill
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Education; Educational test scores; High school graduation requirements; Public schools; School dropouts; Virtual schools
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Districts won't switch graduation requirements yet
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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08/17/2009
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1 TX bill
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High school graduation requirements; School districts
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Education board seeks limits on PE classes
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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08/17/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Education, Texas State Board of; Eissler, Rob; High school graduation requirements; Miller, Geraldine 'Tincy'; Physical education
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Obesity could cost Texas $15.6 billion next year
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Houston Chronicle
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D'Onofrio, A.
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08/17/2009
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Diet and nutrition; Disease prevention; Health care costs; Obesity; Public health; Snack and soda taxes
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Passing tests not the prize
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Dallas Morning News
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Hacker, H.
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08/16/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational test scores; School ratings; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Defining college readiness
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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08/14/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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College preparedness; Developmental education
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Districts hold back on electives change
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San Antonio Express News
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Kastner, L.
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08/13/2009
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1 TX bill
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Education, Texas State Board of; High school graduation requirements; Physical education; School districts
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New law lets students take heavy load of sports
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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08/11/2009
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Education, Texas State Board of; Eissler, Rob; High school graduation requirements; Miller, Geraldine 'Tincy'; Physical education
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College stuns some grads
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Dallas Morning News
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Hacker, H.
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08/09/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academic performance; College preparedness; Developmental education; Paredes, Raymund; University students
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Texas laws move high school PE in wrong direction
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Rhea, D.
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08/07/2009
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1 TX bill
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Health education; High schools; Nelson, Jane; Physical education
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A plan and the man with its fate in his hands
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Austin Chronicle
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Whittaker, R.
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08/06/2009
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Austin Independent School District; Scott, Robert
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At some schools, health classes no longer mandatory
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Houston Chronicle
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Mellon, E.
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08/06/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Eissler, Rob; Health education; High school graduation requirements; School districts
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Students' classes to stay same for now
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Wichita Falls Record News
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Work, A.
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08/05/2009
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1 TX bill
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High school graduation requirements; Wichita Falls Independent School District
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New school standards overrate 'improvement'
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Beaumont Enterprise
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Editorial
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08/04/2009
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1 TX bill
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Education Agency, Texas; Educational accountability; Educational test preparation; School ratings; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Fight must continue for Pearce students
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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08/02/2009
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Austin, Texas; Education Agency, Texas; Parents; School boards; Scott, Robert
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New rules on classes pose test
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Dallas Morning News
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Weiss, J.
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08/02/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District; Eissler, Rob; Health education; High school graduation requirements; Physical education; Richardson Independent School District; Technology education
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Rules carry good, bad news for schools
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San Antonio Express News
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Kastner, L.
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08/01/2009
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Harlandale Independent School District; San Antonio Independent School District; Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Indpendent School District; School dropouts; School ratings; Southside Independent School District; Texas Projection Measure
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Perry praises area school, touts new law
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Dallas Morning News
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Peterson, M.
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07/30/2009
|
1 TX bill
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Educational accountability; High school graduation requirements; Perry, Rick
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School dropouts a continuing challenge to Texas
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San Antonio Express News
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Wentworth, J.
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07/30/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Career and technical education; Murdock, Steve; Poverty; School dropouts
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Official: Pearce likely to open with new plan
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Austin American Statesman
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Heinauer, L.
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07/29/2009
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Austin Independent School District; Howard, Donna; Scott, Robert; Watson, Kirk
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Guillen fights for Texas education
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Laredo Morning Times
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Staff
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07/20/2009
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1 TX bill
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Guillen, Ryan; National Conference of State Legislatures
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Texas high school students can dump PE for art class
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Norman, M.
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07/17/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Curriculum; Health education; Physical education; Technology education
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Rosenberg state representative named to national committee on education
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Houston Chronicle
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Staff
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07/16/2009
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1 TX bill
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National Conference of State Legislatures; Olivo, Dora; Straus, Joe, III
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Plans for Pearce fail to impress state officials
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Austin American Statesman
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Heinauer, L.
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07/15/2009
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Austin Independent School District
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Texas should not be lowering education bar
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Editorial
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07/14/2009
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Curriculum; Health education; Recommended High School Program; School year; Technology education
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Frisco reimagines career, tech classes
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Dallas Morning News
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Meyers, J.
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07/12/2009
|
1 TX bill
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Career and technical education; Frisco Independent School District; Frisco, Texas
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New life in school to be less painful for young refugees
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San Antonio Express News
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LaCoste-Caputo, J.
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07/12/2009
|
1 TX bill
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Educational accountability; Refugees and asylees; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills; Van de Putte, Leticia; Villarreal, Mike
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State right to allow students more electives
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Editorial
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07/10/2009
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Curriculum; Health education; Recommended High School Program
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Despite gains, Pearce to close
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Austin American Statesman
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Sanders, J.
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07/09/2009
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Austin Independent School District; Carstarphen, Meria; Dukes, Dawnna; Watson, Kirk
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Really, it's the system that's failing kids
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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07/09/2009
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Austin Independent School District
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Health classes still worthwhile for high school students
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Beaumont Enterprise
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Editorial
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07/09/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Curriculum; Health education; High school students; Public schools
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Musts for H.S. P.E. are reduced
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Wichita Falls Record News
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Work, A.
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07/09/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Curriculum; Estes, Craig; Health education; Physical education; Technology education
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Texas drops health education requirement
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Houston Chronicle
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Castro, A.
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07/08/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Curriculum; Health education; High school graduation requirements
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Texas adds electives, scales back required classes in high school
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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07/07/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; High school students; Nelson, Jane; Physical education; Scott, Robert
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Schools get credit for kids who may pass TAKS later
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Dallas Morning News
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Weiss, J.
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07/05/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Education Agency, Texas; Educational accountability; Rules and regulations; School districts; School ratings; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills; Texas Projection Measure
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Modifying TAKS is no substitute for finding suitable replacement
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Editorial
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07/05/2009
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1 TX bill
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Educational test scores; School districts; School ratings; Scott, Robert; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Education bill crucial to our area
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Houston Chronicle
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Farid, A.
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06/29/2009
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1 TX bill
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Career and technical education; Curriculum; Energy industry employment
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Galena Park ISD
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Houston Chronicle
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Sullivan, T.
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06/25/2009
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1 TX bill
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End-of-course tests; Galena Park Independent School District; School superintendents
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When faith and persistence affect Texas politics
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Austin American Statesman
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Krebs, F.
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06/22/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Duncan, Robert; Eissler, Rob; Faith-based organizations; Industrial Areas Foundation; Job training programs; Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program; Shapiro, Florence; Villarreal, Mike
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TAKS may be axed
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Laredo Morning Times
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Georgiou, N.
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06/21/2009
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1 TX bill
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Career and technical education; College preparedness; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; Limited English speakers; Special education; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Topics for special session aired at forum
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Wichita Falls Record News
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Walker, L.
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06/18/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; Eminent domain; Estes, Craig; Farabee, David; Special session potential topics; State budgets; Sunset review process; Voter identification
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Hold off conservative power play
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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06/17/2009
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1 TX bill
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Branch, Dan; Conservatives (Politics); Education, Texas State Board of; Educational technology; Gubernatorial vetoes; McLeroy, Don; Perry, Rick
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Bill aims to change testing, school finance
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Wichita Falls Record News
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Work, A.
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06/17/2009
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1 TX bill
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Academic promotion and retention; Bilingual education; Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas; Limited English speakers; School finance; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Real comparisons with TAKS
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Editorial
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06/15/2009
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1 TX bill
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Educational accountability
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No time to go wobbly
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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06/14/2009
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1 TX bill
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Academic promotion and retention; Academically unacceptable schools; College preparedness; Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; Scott, Robert
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Legislature recognizes ARRIBA's excellence in developing workforce
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El Paso Times
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Pr.
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06/14/2009
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1 TX bill
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Combs, Susan; Duncan, Robert; Economic development; Moody, Joe; Pickett, Joe; Quintanilla, Inocente 'Chente'; Shapiro, Florence; Shapleigh, Eliot; Villarreal, Mike; Workforce
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Local lawmakers say session a success
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Russell, A.
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06/14/2009
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1 TX bill
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81st Legislature; Berman, Leo; Cost of living; East Texas; Educational accountability; Eltife, Kevin; Flynn, Dan; Hopson, Chuck; Hughes, Bryan; Legislative process; Margins tax; Merritt, Tommy; Nichols, Robert; School finance; Small businesses; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; State budgets; Straus, Joe, III; Sunset review process; Teacher retirement; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills; Voter identification
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Crowd celebrates $25 milllion fund
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Austin American Statesman
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Staff
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06/13/2009
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1 TX bill
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Combs, Susan; Job training programs; Student aid
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Anaya: Success of Project VIDA bill ranks right up there with colonia legislation
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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06/13/2009
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1 TX bill
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Colonias; Combs, Susan; Job training programs; Strama, Mark; Villarreal, Mike
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Job-training bills await signature
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El Paso Times
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Grissom, B.
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06/12/2009
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1 TX bill
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Job training programs; Low-income families; Villarreal, Mike
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The Big Legebowski
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Austin Chronicle
|
Nichols, B.
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06/11/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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81st Legislature; Alternative energy; Education, Texas State Board of; Legislative process; Rules of the Texas Senate; Voter identification
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AISD Ledger
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Austin Chronicle
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Whittaker, R.
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06/11/2009
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1 TX bill
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Austin Independent School District; Educational accountability; School finance
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Some important work got past logjam
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San Angelo Standard Times
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Darby, D.
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06/11/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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81st Legislature; Darby, Drew; Straus, Joe, III
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Share Texas build highways with magic dust?
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Editorial
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06/10/2009
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1 TX bill
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Carona, John; Highway finance; Railroad finance; Toll roads; Transportation bonds; Transportation, Texas Department of
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Big Country wins, loses in Legislature
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Abilene Reporter-News
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Emison, C.
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06/08/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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81st Legislature; Fraser, Troy; Heflin, Joe; Keffer, Jim; King, Susan Lewis
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Legislative leaderboard
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Dallas Morning News
|
Editorial
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06/07/2009
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1 TX bill
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81st Legislature; Anchía, Rafael; Branch, Dan; Carona, John; Deuell, Bob; Dewhurst, David; Geren, Charlie; Giddings, Helen; Harper-Brown, Linda; Harris, Chris; McCall, Brian; Miklos, Robert; Nelson, Jane; Perry, Rick; Pitts, Jim; Shapiro, Florence; Straus, Joe, III; West, Royce
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Hits and whiffs by the 81st Legislature
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Editorial
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06/07/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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81st Legislature
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Local lawmakers reflect on the good, the bad, the ugly
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Tinsley, A.
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06/06/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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81st Legislature; Burnam, Lon; Davis, Wendy; Geren, Charlie; Hancock, Kelly; Harris, Chris; King, Phil; Nelson, Jane; Patrick, Diane; Pierson, Paula; Shelton, Mark; Smith, Todd; Truitt, Vicki; Turner, Chris; Veasey, Marc
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Austin students do a little better on TAKS
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Austin American Statesman
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Heinauer, L.
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06/05/2009
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Austin Independent School District; Educational test scores; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Win some, lose too many
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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06/05/2009
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1 TX bill
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81st Legislature
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1 in 7 seniors failed TAKS exit exam
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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06/05/2009
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Minority students; Perry, Rick; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Most Texas 3rd graders pass state reading test
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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A.P. Wire
|
06/05/2009
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Educational test scores; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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School reform bills headed to governor
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Austin Chronicle
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Whittaker, R.
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06/04/2009
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1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; School finance
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'Lost'? 'Seinfeld'? What television show was this session most like?
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San Antonio Express News
|
Fikac, P.
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06/03/2009
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1 TX bill
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81st Legislature; Carona, John; Perry, Rick; Straus, Joe, III
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Local lawmakers expect special session
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Russell, A.
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06/03/2009
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1 TX bill
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81st Legislature; Berman, Leo; Deuell, Bob; Dunnam, Jim; Eltife, Kevin; Insurance, Texas Department of; Merritt, Tommy; Nichols, Robert; Perry, Rick; Special sessions; Sunset review process; Transportation bonds; Transportation, Texas Department of; Van de Putte, Leticia
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Lawmakers tackle teacher pay, student tests and e-texbooks, leave school finance for 2011
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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06/02/2009
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1 TX bill
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Academic promotion and retention; Branch, Dan; Educational technology; Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; Nelson, Jane; School finance; Shapiro, Florence; Teacher incentive plans; Teacher salaries; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills; Textbooks
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More good than harm
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Dallas Morning News
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McKenzie, W.
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06/02/2009
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1 TX bill
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Academic promotion and retention; College preparedness; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; School ratings; Shapiro, Florence
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Hutchison may be session's big winner
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Dallas Morning News
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Hoppe, C.
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06/02/2009
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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81st Legislature; Christian, Wayne; Deuell, Bob; Dunnam, Jim; Gubernatorial candidates; Hutchison, Kay Bailey; Perry, Rick; Shapiro, Florence
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Graduation requirements changed
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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A.P. Wire
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06/02/2009
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1 TX bill
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High school graduation requirements
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Quick opinion
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
|
Editorial
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06/02/2009
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1 TX bill
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Educational accountability; Educational tests
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Representatives give good grade to legislative session
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Wichita Falls Record News
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Staff
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06/02/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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81st Legislature; Estes, Craig; Farabee, David; Hardcastle, Rick; North Texas
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Straus: state's basic needs are met
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Austin American Statesman
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Ward, M.
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06/01/2009
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1 TX bill
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81st Legislature; Dewhurst, David; Naishtat, Elliott; State budgets; Straus, Joe, III; Voter identification
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Education bill sent to governor
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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A.P. Wire
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06/01/2009
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1 TX bill
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High school graduation requirements; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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School accountability overhaul headed to Perry
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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A.P. Wire
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06/01/2009
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1 TX bill
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Academic promotion and retention; Educational accountability; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
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Special session still an option
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Houston Chronicle
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Elliott, J.
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06/01/2009
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1 TX bill
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81st Legislature; Carona, John; County government; Education; Filibusters; Fraser, Troy; Local taxes; Motor fuels taxes; Patrick, Dan; Special sessions; Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; Truitt, Vicki
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Slowdown plan took a few turns
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Austin American Statesman
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Embry, J.
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05/31/2009
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Bolton, Valinda; Burnam, Lon; Chisum, Warren; Cohen, Ellen; Democrats; Dunnam, Jim; Flores, Ismael 'Kino'; Gutierrez, Roland; Howard, Donna; Legislative process; Partisanship; Personal privilege speeches; Raymond, Richard Peña; Republicans; Rules of the Texas House of Representatives; Smith, Todd; Straus, Joe, III; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Thompson, Senfronia; Voter identification
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Darby: W. Texas succeeds in session
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San Angelo Standard Times
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Phinney, M.
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05/31/2009
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1 TX bill
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81st Legislature; Darby, Drew; Education; Higher education; State budgets; Transportation, Texas Department of
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Texas Legislature has my son's attention
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Sanchez, C.
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05/31/2009
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1 TX bill
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Dunnam, Jim; Elementary school students; Legislative process; School boards; School discipline
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Lawmakers scurry on education bills
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Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
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05/30/2009
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1 TX bill
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81st Legislature; Academic promotion and retention; Branch, Dan; Education; King, Phil; Legislative deadlines; Perry, Rick; Shapiro, Florence; State budgets; Straus, Joe, III; Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; Vaught, Allen
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Outlook bad for 200 bills in stalemate
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Austin American Statesman
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Ward, M.
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05/29/2009
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1 TX bill
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Children's Health Insurance Program; Chisum, Warren; Conference committees; Dewhurst, David; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Legislative process; Perry, Rick; Points of order; Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; Whitmire, John
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Perry can be more than Gov. Veto
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Editorial
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05/29/2009
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1 TX bill
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Academic promotion and retention; Children's Health Insurance Program enrollment and eligibility; Dewhurst, David; Gubernatorial vetoes; Perry, Rick; Special sessions; Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
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TAKS Scores: Pearce on thin ice
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Austin Chronicle
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Whittaker, R.
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05/28/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Austin Independent School District; Dukes, Dawnna; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; Scott, Robert; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Time for Texas to revamp education accountability
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Houston Chronicle
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Kellner, L.
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05/28/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Conference committees; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; Public schools; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Governor warns on school bill
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Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
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05/27/2009
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academic promotion and retention; Eissler, Rob; Higher education accountability; Perry, Rick; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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'Huge shoes to fill' leading Lackland ISD
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San Antonio Express News
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LaCoste-Caputo, J.
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05/27/2009
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1 TX bill
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Eissler, Rob; Lackland Independent School District; School superintendents; Shapiro, Florence
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Session mired in voter ID battle
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Austin American Statesman
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Embry, J.
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05/25/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Alternative energy; Automatic admissions; Electric cooperatives; Fraser, Troy; Gattis, Dan; Isett, Carl; Legislative process; Rose, Patrick; Voter identification; Watson, Kirk
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Officials: Pearce Middle probably didn't improve enough to stay open
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Austin American Statesman
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Staff
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05/21/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Austin Independent School District
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There's no stopping new reality
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Dallas Morning News
|
McKenzie, W.
|
05/19/2009
|
1 TX bill
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Academic promotion and retention; Demographics; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; Hispanic or Latino students; Shapiro, Florence
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Why trade one test's stress for another's?
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Dallas Morning News
|
Nelson, M.
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05/16/2009
|
1 TX bill
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College preparedness; Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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With time short in the Texas Legislature, bills' fate becoming clearer
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Montgomery, D.
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05/15/2009
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Berman, Leo; Burnam, Lon; Davis, Wendy; Gubernatorial vetoes; Legislative deadlines; Ogden, Steve; Orr, Rob; Perry, Rick; Pickett, Joe; Smith, Todd; Strama, Mark; Truitt, Vicki
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A Texan approach
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Dallas Morning News
|
Spellings, M.
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05/14/2009
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Academic promotion and retention; Career preparedness; College preparedness; Education reform; No Child Left Behind Act; Shapiro, Florence; Spellings, Margaret
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Legislature must be better, faster in final weeks of session
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Beaumont Enterprise
|
Editorial
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05/13/2009
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1 TX bill
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81st Legislature; Legislative deadlines
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Time dwindling for passing laws
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San Antonio Express News
|
Editorial
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05/11/2009
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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81st Legislature; Legislative deadlines
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Bills pile up as Capitol crunch time approaches
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Austin American Statesman
|
Embry, J.
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05/10/2009
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Kronberg, Harvey; Legislative deadlines; Legislative process; Perry, Rick
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New school plan better than old
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San Angelo Standard Times
|
Editorial
|
05/08/2009
|
1 TX bill
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College preparedness; Educational accountability; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
|
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Keep high-stakes testing sidelined
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San Antonio Express News
|
Editorial
|
05/07/2009
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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College preparedness; Educational accountability; Educational tests; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Don't lower standards for students
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Dallas Morning News
|
McKenzie, W.
|
05/05/2009
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; High school students; High schools; National Assessment of Educational Progress; Shapiro, Florence; Texas High School Project
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Accountability that helps students
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Austin American Statesman
|
Editorial
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05/04/2009
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academic promotion and retention; Academically unacceptable schools; Educational accountability; School ratings; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Teens may feel picked on by lawmakers
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Dallas Morning News
|
Hoppe, C.
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05/04/2009
|
1 TX bill
|
Carona, John; Cellular telephones; Harris, Chris; Helmet laws; Laubenberg, Jodie; Parents; Pickett, Joe; Rodeos; Tanning salons; Teenagers; Traffic safety
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Mixed outlook for D-FW bills in the Texas Legislature
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Montgomery, D.
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05/04/2009
|
1 TX bill
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Burnam, Lon; Davis, Wendy; Education; Environment; Hancock, Kelly; Municipalities; Nelson, Jane; North Texas; Shelton, Mark; Transportation; Truitt, Vicki; Veasey, Marc
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End to TAKS madness?
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Waco Tribune Herald
|
Editorial
|
05/02/2009
|
1 TX bill
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College preparedness; Educational accountability; Educational tests; Poverty; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Polytechnic High would keep its name under new legislation
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Montgomery, D.
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05/01/2009
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Educational accountability; Veasey, Marc
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Quick opinion
|
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
|
Editorial
|
05/01/2009
|
1 TX bill
|
Educational accountability
|
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Separate bills would ease school standards
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Austin American Statesman
|
Alexander, K.
|
04/30/2009
|
1 TX bill
|
Academic promotion and retention; Academically unacceptable schools; College preparedness; Dukes, Dawnna; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; Ogden, Steve; Shapiro, Florence; Watson, Kirk; West, Royce
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School accountability gets green light
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Austin Chronicle
|
Whittaker, R.
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04/30/2009
|
1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Dukes, Dawnna; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; High school graduation requirements; Shapiro, Florence; Watson, Kirk
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Bills cut emphasis on TAKS
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Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
04/30/2009
|
1 TX bill
|
Academic performance; Academic promotion and retention; Classroom instruction; College preparedness; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; Elementary school students; Middle school students; School ratings; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Texas Legislature OKs bills de-emphasizing TAKS
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El Paso Times
|
Grissom, B.
|
04/30/2009
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academic promotion and retention; Classroom instruction; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; Grade-point averages; Márquez, Marisa; Shapleigh, Eliot; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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House, Senate pass bills to lessen importance of TAKS test
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Castro, A.
|
04/30/2009
|
1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; School ratings; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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House, Senate closer to school reform plan
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Houston Chronicle
|
Staff
|
04/30/2009
|
1 TX bill
|
Career preparedness; College preparedness; Shapiro, Florence
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Lawmakers OK reforms to measure school success
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San Antonio Express News
|
Elliott, J.
|
04/30/2009
|
1 TX bill
|
College preparedness; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; Shapiro, Florence
|
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High stakes as students at low-ranked schools tackle TAKS
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Austin American Statesman
|
Heinauer, L.
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04/29/2009
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Academically unacceptable schools; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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No logic to lower bar
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Dallas Morning News
|
Editorial
|
04/29/2009
|
1 TX bill
|
Anchía, Rafael; Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
|
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Keep Texas' standards high
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Dallas Morning News
|
McKenzie, W.
|
04/28/2009
|
1 TX bill
|
Academic promotion and retention; College preparedness; Public schools
|
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Senate bill could eliminate artistic endeavors from curriculum
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Wichita Falls Record News
|
Editorial
|
04/28/2009
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Arts education; High school graduation requirements; Recommended High School Program
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Kindergarten jump-start
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Austin American Statesman
|
Bloom, M.
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04/24/2009
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Curriculum; Hays Consolidated Independent School District; Kindergarten; Low-income students; Reading education
|
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Senate Bill may stave off Pearce, Reagan closures
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Austin American Statesman
|
Alexander, K.
|
04/17/2009
|
1 TX bill
|
Academically unacceptable schools; Dukes, Dawnna; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; Johnston High School; Shapiro, Florence; Watson, Kirk
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Don't give up on our schools
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Austin American Statesman
|
Dukes, D.
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04/16/2009
|
1 TX bill
|
Austin, Texas; Dukes, Dawnna; Educational accountability; Howard, Donna
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LegeLines
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Austin Chronicle
|
Whittaker, R.
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04/16/2009
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Coal-fired power plants; Economic stabilization; Educational accountability; Highway finance; King, Phil; Medicaid eligibility; Motor vehicle pollution; Ogden, Steve
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Tough decisions for tough times
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Austin American Statesman
|
Straus, J.
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04/15/2009
|
1 TX bill
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Education; Health insurance; Legislature, Texas; Natural disasters; Partisanship; State budgets; Straus, Joe, III
|
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Science is failing to inspire some
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Houston Chronicle
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Berger, E.
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04/10/2009
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational test preparation; Educational tests; Science education
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LegeLines
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Austin Chronicle
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Whittaker, R.
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04/09/2009
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Maldonado, Diana; Straus, Joe, III
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Some reforms left behind
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Austin Chronicle
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Whittaker, R.
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04/02/2009
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Career preparedness; College preparedness; Curriculum; Dukes, Dawnna; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; Howard, Donna; School ratings; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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The halfway point
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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03/29/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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81st Legislature; Branch, Dan; Carona, John; Davis, Yvonne; Eissler, Rob; Miklos, Robert; Shapiro, Florence
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Prudently change accountability rules
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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03/29/2009
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1 TX bill
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Curriculum; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; School dropouts; School ratings; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Say goodbye to the destested TAKS test
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Houston Chronicle
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Casey, R.
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03/28/2009
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1 TX bill
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Career preparedness; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; School dropout statistics; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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When to stop punishing schools
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Austin Chronicle
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Whittaker, R.
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03/26/2009
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1 TX bill
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Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; House Committee on Public Education; Senate Committee on Education
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Schools tops Legislature list
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Amarillo Globe-News
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Rangel, E.
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03/22/2009
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1 TX bill
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Caraway, Barbara Mallory; Davis, Wendy; Educational accountability; Educational test preparation; Eissler, Rob; Jones, Delwin; Seliger, Kel; Shapiro, Florence
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Less stress on TAKS results?
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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03/18/2009
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1 TX bill
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Academic promotion and retention; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; Elementary education; End-of-course tests; High schools; Middle schools; School ratings; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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State urged to ease school accountability rules
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Houston Chronicle
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Castro, A.
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03/18/2009
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1 TX bill
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Educational accountability; Ratliff, Bill; School ratings; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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No retreat on standards
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Dallas Morning News
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McKenzie, W.
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03/17/2009
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1 TX bill
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Career preparedness; College preparedness; Curriculum; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Stamped as 'college material'?
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Young, J.
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03/17/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Automatic admissions; Developmental education; Educational tests; End-of-course tests; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills; University admissions
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Needed makeover for school accountability
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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03/16/2009
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1 TX bill
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Career preparedness; College preparedness; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Improvements could save Texas standardized testing from a world of hate
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Editorial
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03/16/2009
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1 TX bill
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Career preparedness; College preparedness; Curriculum; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; End-of-course tests; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Lawmakers overhaul TAKS
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Amarillo Globe-News
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Bernet, B.
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03/15/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academic promotion and retention; Career and technical education; Eissler, Rob; High school graduation rates; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Are we still accountable?
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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03/15/2009
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1 TX bill
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Career preparedness; College preparedness; Curriculum; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; Shapiro, Florence
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School bill put to the test
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Austin Chronicle
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Whittaker, R.
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03/12/2009
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1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Career preparedness; College preparedness; Dukes, Dawnna; Educational accountability; Eissler, Rob; Howard, Donna; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Sing a song
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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A.P. Wire
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03/10/2009
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1 TX bill
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Arts education; Legislators
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TAKS: Bill would eliminate a much-maligned test
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Longview News-Journal
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Editorial
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03/10/2009
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1 TX bill
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Career preparedness; College preparedness; Educational tests; Eissler, Rob; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Student testing: Tweak rating method for Texas schools
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El Paso Times
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Editorial
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03/09/2009
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1 TX bill
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Educational accountability; School ratings; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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After changes, Texas schools still need accountability
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Beaumont Enterprise
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Editorial
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03/08/2009
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1 TX bill
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Educational accountability; Educational test scores; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Bill seeks less clout for TAKS
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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03/06/2009
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Career preparedness; College preparedness; Education reform; Educational accountability; Educational test scores; Eissler, Rob; Kress, Sandy; No Child Left Behind Act; School districts; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Getting testy
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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A.P. Wire
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03/06/2009
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1 TX bill
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Educational accountability; Educational tests; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Texas Legislature considers changes to school accountability system
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Castro, A.
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03/06/2009
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1 TX bill
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Academic promotion and retention; Career and technical education; College preparedness; Educational accountability; Ratliff, Bill; School ratings; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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Legislators may make TAKS a thing of the past
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Houston Chronicle
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Scharrer, G.
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03/05/2009
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; Educational tests; Eissler, Rob; Shapiro, Florence; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
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