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New academies with hands-on training a better fit than college for many Texas youth Houston Chronicle Straus, J. 03/04/2020 1 TX bill Career preparedness; Early college high schools; Straus, Joe, III
Don’t sanitize African American studies San Antonio Express News Cokley, K. 11/12/2019 1 TX bill Black or African American history; Slavery; Social studies education
King: RGV needs to do more to help those who are being left out Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 10/10/2018 1 TX bill Adult education; Career and technical education; Dual credit high school programs; Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program; Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District; South Texas College; Special education
Austin-area school districts lift college-ready rates to 63 percent Austin American Statesman Taboada, M. 08/01/2018 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) College preparedness
Lubbock area schools on board with counselors in Abbott’s safety plan Lubbock Avalanche Journal Michael, K. 06/24/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Children's mental health; Frenship Independent School District; Lubbock Independent School District; Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District; School counselors; School safety
Coding does not translate Dallas Morning News Bernate, E. 05/11/2018 1 TX bill Computer science education; Foreign language education; High school graduation requirements
PolitiFact: Abbott’s vow to cut tests is unfulfilled Austin American Statesman Selby, W. 02/10/2018 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Educational tests; Political fact-checking; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Insperity, GrowthForce and Houston CPA Society help Kingwood students impacted by Hurricane Harvey Houston Chronicle Staff 10/11/2017 1 TX bill Accounting; Educational technology; Gifts and donations; Humble Independent School District; Hurricane Harvey
How do you get accountability without testing? El Paso Times Soto Jr., M. 09/03/2017 1 TX bill Educational accountability; End-of-course tests
Bigger reduction in STAAR sought Dallas Morning News Ayala, E. 04/26/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) End-of-course tests; Isaac, Jason; Leach, Jeff; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Educators: Letter grades should be for students, not schools Houston Chronicle Webb, S. 01/02/2017 1 TX bill School ratings
Tassin: School accountability rating system doesn't make the grade Houston Chronicle Tassin, K. 12/26/2016 1 TX bill Educational accountability; School ratings
Border lawmaker’s bill looks to tie education and workforce Rio Grande Guardian Lavin-Castillo, M. 12/15/2016 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Apprenticeships; Border education; Career preparedness; Economic development incentives; Employers; Raymond, Richard Peña; Skilled workers; Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative
A 21st Century Education for Valley Students Rio Grande Guardian Stevens, J. 12/04/2016 1 TX bill Computer science education; Guerra, R.D. 'Bobby'
Area colleges see record dual-credit enrollments Longview News-Journal Staff 10/02/2016 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Dual credit high school programs; High school students; Kilgore College; LeTourneau University
Alamo Colleges to boost transfers San Antonio Express News Malik, A. 09/23/2016 1 TX bill Alamo Colleges; University graduates; University student transfers
Lawmakers rap standardized testing San Antonio Express News Huddleston, S. 09/15/2016 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Career and technical education; Educational tests; Larson, Lyle; Menéndez, José
Tell your representatives in Austin that ‘Math Matters’ Midland Reporter Telegram Hammond, B. 09/13/2016 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Math education
Businesses struggling to fill STEM worker gap San Antonio Express News Petersen, M. 08/07/2016 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) H-E-B; High tech employment; Manufacturing; Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education; Skilled workers; Toyota Motor Corp.
Hughes, Ellis talk to tea party group in Longview Longview News-Journal Evans, G. 08/02/2016 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Border security; Ellis, Keven; Hughes, Bryan
Here’s what should come next in funding Texas public schools Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kress, S. 06/05/2016 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational accountability; School finance lawsuits; Teacher training
‘Our children could get lost’ – RGV parents gather to discuss HB5 Rio Grande Guardian Bahena, S. 06/05/2016 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) College preparedness; High school graduation requirements; Parent-school relationships; Rio Grande Valley
Plugging the holes in state education funding San Antonio Express News Wells, M. 06/03/2016 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Educational attainment; School finance
Fewer Central Texas high school graduates considered college-ready Austin American Statesman Taboada, M. 05/31/2016 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) College preparedness; Developmental education; Dual credit high school programs; Texas Success Initiative
Texas needs to catch a falling STAAR Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 05/25/2016 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Educational test scores; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Parents sue TEA over STAAR tests Houston Chronicle Zelinski, A. 05/24/2016 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Educational test scores; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
High school graduates struggle to find well-paying jobs while pursuing a degree Amarillo Globe-News Stein, R. 05/23/2016 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Career and technical education; High school graduates; High school graduation requirements; Workforce
STAAR test isn't doing the job we're paying for Longview News-Journal Editorial 05/19/2016 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Foreign language study should be improved in Texas Galveston Daily News Smith, M. 05/17/2016 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Foreign language education
Texas Supreme Court upholds public school funding formula Amarillo Globe-News Stein, R. 05/14/2016 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) School finance lawsuits; Seliger, Kel; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, Texas
Meade urges legislators to support computer sciences Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 05/01/2016 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Computer science education; Workforce
STAAR system panned Dallas Morning News Ayala, E. 04/28/2016 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Educational accountability; Educational Testing Service; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Three state commissioners identify education, workforce needs in San Antonio San Antonio Express News Malik, A. 04/27/2016 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Alcantar, Andres; Paredes, Raymund; Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative; Workforce
Scoring flaws are noted on state exams Dallas Morning News Ayala, E. 04/23/2016 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Educational test scores; Educational Testing Service; End-of-course tests; Lewisville Independent School District; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
HB 5 graduation paths will prepare students for success Austin American Statesman Arnold, J. 04/12/2016 1 TX bill Career preparedness; College preparedness; High school graduation requirements
Arlington, Fort Worth school leaders work on campus turnaround plans Fort Worth Star-Telegram Peterson, T. 04/11/2016 1 TX bill Academically unacceptable schools; Arlington Independent School District; Aycock, Jimmie Don; Fort Worth Independent School District
State must remedy failure of HB 5 Austin American Statesman Editorial 04/02/2016 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) College preparedness; High school graduation requirements
College readiness standards need to be revised Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 03/31/2016 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) College preparedness; Developmental education; Dual credit high school programs
State won't force students to retest after computer problems Houston Chronicle Mellon, E. 03/31/2016 1 TX bill Educational Testing Service; Educational tests
Why aren’t Texas high school students prepared for college? Austin American Statesman Chang, J. 03/29/2016 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) ACT test; College preparedness; High school graduation requirements; Paredes, Raymund; Scholastic Assessment Test; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
Rigorous Texas student test was decades in the making Austin American Statesman Chang, J. 03/06/2016 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Academic performance; Educational tests; Hammond, Bill; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Quit the academic gobbledygook McAllen Monitor Sanchez, S. 03/04/2016 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Career preparedness; Curriculum; High school graduation requirements
Amid complaints, STAAR testing faces revamp Austin American Statesman Chang, J. 02/06/2016 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Educational accountability; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Students get inside look at careers San Antonio Express News Malik, A. 02/03/2016 1 TX bill Career preparedness
Williams: State's focus on academic rigor has Texas on right track Houston Chronicle McGaughy, L. 12/20/2015 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Educational accountability; No Child Left Behind Act; Williams, Michael L.
State's focus on academic rigor has Texas on right track Houston Chronicle McGaughy, L. 12/07/2015 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Educational accountability; No Child Left Behind Act; Williams, Michael L.
Group says new law lets Texas students get away with subpar work Austin American Statesman Chang, J. 11/20/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Texas Association of Business
Public schools not ready for harder standardized tests Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 11/20/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Deshotel, Joe; Educational tests
Educator: Reform needed in TX school testing El Paso Times Schladen, M. 11/16/2015 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Educational tests; Texas Commission on Next Generation Assessments and Accountability
Patrick Asks Senators to Study School Choice Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collier, K. 10/13/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Interim studies; Patrick, Dan; School choice
Texas plans to gradually increase STAAR passing standards Fort Worth Star-Telegram A.P. Wire 10/08/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Let’s be honest about the cost of a watered-down education Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hammond, B. 09/17/2015 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) College preparedness; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; School finance lawsuits
Taking Texas schools beyond overtesting and underfunding Houston Chronicle Malfaro, L. 08/31/2015 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Educational accountability; Educational tests
New survey finds colonia parents know little about House Bill 5 Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 08/24/2015 1 TX bill College preparedness; Colonias; High school graduation requirements
ACC, Manor ISD team up to open new job-training center for students Austin American Statesman Chang, J. 07/06/2015 1 TX bill Austin Community College; Career and technical education; Dual credit high school programs; Manor Independent School District
Coalition helping educators teach STEM skills San Antonio Express News Hathaway, G. 06/29/2015 1 TX bill Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education; Teacher training
Jimmie Don Aycock, beloved Texas legislator, hangs up his hat Austin American Statesman Collier, K. 06/02/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Education reform; Howard, Donna; Legislative turnover
Bill to give schools A-through-F grades wins preliminary House vote Austin American Statesman Collier, K. 05/16/2015 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; Phillips, Larry; School ratings; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Turner, Sylvester
School calendar year should be left alone Austin American Statesman Scott, R. 05/14/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) School year
Abbott signs bill easing testing ultimatum for high school seniors Austin American Statesman Collier, K. 05/12/2015 1 TX bill End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Seliger, Kel
Seniors at risk of not graduating await new law Houston Chronicle Mellon, E. 05/11/2015 1 TX bill End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Seliger, Kel; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Parents raise concerns as Austin district prepares ‘student sharing’ Austin American Statesman Chang, J. 05/09/2015 1 TX bill Austin Independent School District; High school graduation requirements
Bill to reduce end-of-course test graduation requirement sent to Abbott Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 04/30/2015 1 TX bill End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Seliger, Kel
House moves to end high-stakes writing tests Fort Worth Star-Telegram McCrimmon, R. 04/30/2015 1 TX bill End-of-course tests; VanDeaver, Gary
‘A-F’ ratings can help spur improvement, but will they leave struggling schools farther behind? Houston Chronicle Wermund, B. 04/26/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Ellis, Rodney; School ratings; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); West, Royce
LEADing the RGV — education/business leader summit a smart event McAllen Monitor Editorial 04/24/2015 1 TX bill Career preparedness; Curriculum; Workforce
Texas House OKs easing graduation test requirements Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 04/22/2015 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Huberty, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
Parents in opt-out movement flock to off-campus learning on test days Houston Chronicle Binkovitz, L. 04/22/2015 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Educational tests; Houston Independent School District; Parent-school relationships; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
As session winds down, prospects for deal to extend education waiver unclear Houston Chronicle McGaughy, L. 04/21/2015 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Farney, Marsha; Federal funds; Seliger, Kel; Teacher evaluations
North Texas parents joining movement to opt out of high-stakes testing Fort Worth Star-Telegram Jinkins, S. 04/18/2015 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; Parent-school relationships; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
HB 5 forces the community to do more facility-wise for the Class of 2018 Midland Reporter Telegram Cobb, M. 04/16/2015 1 TX bill High school graduation requirements; School buildings; Workforce
Local educators say say new Senate bill could cause confusion Waco Tribune Herald Butts, S. 04/16/2015 1 TX bill Educational accountability; School ratings; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Waco Independent School District
Test loophole would undercut strong efforts to improve schools Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 04/09/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; School finance
Anti-testing push continues at state and local levels Houston Chronicle McGaughy, L. 04/07/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Don’t reduce graduation requirements San Antonio Express News Bradley, D. 04/06/2015 1 TX bill End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
Texas Senate approves bill to give schools letter grades Austin American Statesman Collier, K. 03/31/2015 1 TX bill School ratings; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); West, Royce
Plan to give schools letter grades wins preliminary OK Houston Chronicle Ward, M. 03/31/2015 1 TX bill Patrick, Dan; Perry, Charles; School ratings; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); West, Royce; Whitmire, John
Board members lobby for funding, local control Dallas Morning News Oliver, K. 03/27/2015 1 TX bill Button, Angie Chen; Huffines, Don; Koop, Linda; Richardson Independent School District; School boards; Taylor, Van; Villalba, Jason
Test time: It's good, it's bad, it's mandatory Victoria Advocate Boyett, D. 03/23/2015 1 TX bill Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Victoria Independent School District
Texas Senate bill would exempt thousands of high school seniors from graduation exams Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 03/18/2015 1 TX bill End-of-course tests; Hancock, Kelly; High school graduation requirements; Nelson, Jane; Seliger, Kel
Democrats, Republicans argue over grading schools Austin American Statesman Collier, K. 03/13/2015 1 TX bill School ratings; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); West, Royce
HB 5 to affect high school freshman Dallas Morning News Sule, S. 03/13/2015 1 TX bill High school graduation requirements
The feds made us do it Dallas Morning News Williams, M. 03/11/2015 1 TX bill Educational tests; Special education; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Texas Senate bill would allow wiggle room on graduation requirement Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 03/10/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) End-of-course tests; Hammond, Bill; High school graduation requirements; Seliger, Kel; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
STAAR has gone too far in special ed Dallas Morning News Sisco, P. 03/07/2015 1 TX bill Educational tests; Special education; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
No Child Left Behind losing lustre in its home state San Antonio Express News McGaughy, L. 03/07/2015 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; Huberty, Dan; No Child Left Behind Act; Seliger, Kel; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Lawmakers add work, but no help San Antonio Express News Editorial 03/07/2015 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; School counselors
Lawmakers file major public education bills Corpus Christi Caller Times Waller, M. 03/04/2015 1 TX bill Patrick, Dan; Perry, Charles; Public schools; Seliger, Kel; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
School counselor bill offers training, no caseload relief San Antonio Express News Cesar, M. 03/04/2015 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; School counselors
High school grads must pass all state tests Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 03/02/2015 1 TX bill End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Seliger, Kel
Wimberley-based group gathers 16,000 signatures to change STAAR test Austin American Statesman Chang, J. 03/01/2015 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Educational tests; Elementary school students; Huberty, Dan; Isaac, Jason; Parent-school relationships; Seliger, Kel; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Texas law piling work on school counselors — lots of it. San Antonio Express News Vara-Orta, F. 03/01/2015 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; School counselors
A bright outlook for STEM in Texas Corpus Christi Caller Times Bertram, V. 02/26/2015 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) High tech employment; Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education
State contract for next four years of STAAR to be awarded next month Dallas Morning News Weiss, J. 02/26/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Competitive bidding; Educational tests; Pearson; State government contracts; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
State exit exams eyed more students could graduate Laredo Morning Times Rayo, J. 02/26/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Seliger, Kel
Bill would ease testing requirements for Texas high school seniors Austin American Statesman Collier, K. 02/20/2015 1 TX bill Campbell, Donna; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Kolkhorst, Lois; Seliger, Kel; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
Proposal to help teens graduate needs fixing Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 02/20/2015 1 TX bill High school diplomas; High school graduation requirements; Seliger, Kel
Fort Bend districts seek state support Houston Chronicle Binkovitz, L. 02/18/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Early childhood education; Fort Bend Independent School District; Katy Independent School District; School buildings
South Texas community college students rally at Capitol Corpus Christi Caller Times Tamez-Robledo, N. 02/04/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Coastal Bend College; Community college finance; Del Mar College; Hunter, Todd
Texas education: top 5 issues at the Legislature Dallas Morning News Smith, D. 01/26/2015 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) 84th Legislature; Ellis, Rodney; Goldman, Craig; Grusendorf, Kent; Public schools; Turner, Chris
Senate rules change imperils minority rights across Texas El Paso Times Rodriguez, J. 01/25/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Rodríguez, José; Rules of the Texas Senate
Compared nationally, Texas big-city schools come up short Fort Worth Star-Telegram Norman, M. 01/23/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational tests; National Assessment of Educational Progress; School districts; State comparisons
Progress report on Higher Education Attainment Texas Tyler Morning Telegraph Khalaf, C. 01/20/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) University graduation rates
New WFISD school bond smaller than 2014 bond Wichita Falls Record News Sweeten-Shults, L. 01/19/2015 1 TX bill Bond elections; Wichita Falls Independent School District
Disciplining of black students at issue in Fort Bend ISD Houston Chronicle Binkovitz, L. 01/18/2015 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Black or African American students; Fort Bend Independent School District; Racial discrimination; School discipline
Nearly 10 percent of Class of 2015 at risk of missing graduation because of failed tests Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 01/16/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational test scores; End-of-course tests
If Texas Legislature wants to fix schools, try some real solutions Waco Tribune Herald Candelaria, N. 01/16/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Public schools; School vouchers
Cruz is focused on excellence for students, building consensus Austin American Statesman Editorial 01/14/2015 1 TX bill Austin Independent School District; School superintendents
Learning curve Amarillo Globe-News Editorial 01/12/2015 1 TX bill Educational tests
House Bill 5 causes little stir in local districts Waco Tribune Herald Butts, S. 01/11/2015 1 TX bill Curriculum; High school graduation requirements
Cortez: Students need better guidance on potential career paths Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 01/10/2015 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Career preparedness; Cortez, Ruben, Jr.; Exxon Mobil; Job training programs
Joe Straus proposes stipends for guidance counselor training Austin American Statesman Collier, K. 01/06/2015 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; School counselors; Straus, Joe, III
Texas Legislature unlikely to boost school funds in upcoming session Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 12/27/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Grusendorf, Kent; Patrick, Dan; School finance; Watson, Kirk
Improving education for Latinos is urged San Antonio Express News Brezosky, L. 12/18/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Achievement gaps; Hispanics or Latinos; Minority students
School counselors: More seniors opting for 2-year programs Houston Chronicle Binkovitz, L. 12/03/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Community college enrollment; Fort Bend Independent School District; High school graduation requirements; Higher education affordability
Texas education board seeks to restore power in approving textbooks Austin American Statesman Collier, K. 11/20/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Education, Texas State Board of; Textbooks
New curriculum requirements stir debate about college prep Houston Chronicle Binkovitz, L. 11/02/2014 1 TX bill Career preparedness; College preparedness; High school graduation requirements
Districts not showing significant gains in STAAR Dallas Morning News Hacker, H. 10/26/2014 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Davis, Wendy; Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Van de Putte, Leticia; Williams, Michael L.
Adult education resources not adequate to meet Texas' needs Houston Chronicle Purser, R. 10/26/2014 1 TX bill Adult education; Skilled workers
State representatives discuss school legislation with area superintendents Longview News-Journal Holland, R. 10/23/2014 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Paddie, Chris
Doing away with testing would hurt Texas children Dallas Morning News McKenzie, W. 10/22/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Educational tests
Looking for common ground in state policy: Q&A with state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, lieutenant governor candidate Waco Tribune Herald Editorial 10/22/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abortion; Border security; Lieutenant Governor campaigns and elections; Partisanship; Patrick, Dan; School finance; Van de Putte, Leticia
Lawmakers might address graduation hurdles Fort Worth Star-Telegram Smith, M. 10/17/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Huberty, Dan
Public education in Texas needs common-sense approach Amarillo Globe-News Seliger, K. 10/12/2014 1 TX bill High school graduation requirements; Seliger, Kel; Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Texas ISDs answer new mandate: rate yourselves San Antonio Express News Cesar, M. 10/08/2014 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; School districts; School ratings
Lawmakers: Bill 5 won't lower school standards Amarillo Globe-News Bryant, M. 10/03/2014 1 TX bill Duncan, Robert; High school graduation requirements; King, Ken; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Seliger, Kel; Smithee, John
Midland ISD Developing "Petroleum Academy" Fort Worth Star-Telegram Rocha, A. 09/22/2014 1 TX bill Career and technical education; Energy industry employment; Midland Independent School District
Senate candidates talk water, education, border and even marijuana at candidate forum Lubbock Avalanche Journal Poole, S. 09/03/2014 1 TX bill Arrington, Jodey; Garza, Epifanio 'Eppie' 'E.M.'; Jones, Delwin; McKennon, Kerry Douglas; Perry, Charles; Texas Senate campaigns; Wortham, Greg
Texas' new school district rating system gets mixed reviews Dallas Morning News Weiss, J. 09/02/2014 1 TX bill Dallas Independent School District; Educational accountability; Mesquite Independent School District; Plano Independent School District; Richardson Independent School District; School ratings
Valley takes regional approach to preparing more students for college Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 08/26/2014 1 TX bill College preparatory curriculum; College preparedness; Language arts; Math education
North Texas students are graduating with a plan Fort Worth Star-Telegram Smith, D. 08/18/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Arlington Independent School District; Birdville Independent School District; High school graduation requirements; Parent-school relationships; School counselors
House Bill 5 creates college feel at high school level Longview News-Journal Ortigo, B. 08/17/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Career and technical education; High school graduation requirements
New school law brings focus on ‘engagement’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Rigues, B. 08/15/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Parent-school relationships
Children should get the most value from their education Galveston Daily News Faircloth, W. 08/10/2014 1 TX bill Faircloth, Wayne; High school graduation requirements; Texas House campaigns
Record 88 percent of Texas high school students graduated on time in 2013 Dallas Morning News Weissert, W. 08/06/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) High school graduation rates
Keller school bonds could cook up careers Fort Worth Star-Telegram Engelland, S. 07/13/2014 1 TX bill Bond elections; Career and technical education; Keller Independent School District
State education rep, locals discuss new graduation requirements at Chamber luncheon Lubbock Avalanche Journal Gross, N. 07/09/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Career and technical education; High school graduation requirements; Rowley, Marty
Texas' school reform law of 1984 still touches millions of students Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 07/07/2014 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Academic performance; Davis, Wendy; Education reform; Extracurricular activities; High school athletics; Hobby, William Pettus, Jr. 'Bill'; Perot, H. Ross, Sr.; White, Mark
Texas Exams May Delay Graduation for Some in 2015 Lubbock Avalanche Journal Smith, M. 06/27/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Ratliff, Thomas 'Tom'
Gregg County looks good as first in state for jobs initiative Longview News-Journal Editorial 06/24/2014 1 TX bill Career preparedness; Job training programs; Kilgore College; Longview Independent School District
STAAR scores should not raise alarms Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 06/14/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; High school graduation rates; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
High school grads have more options than ever this year Fort Worth Star-Telegram Smith, D. 06/02/2014 1 TX bill Career and technical education; High school graduates
Common Core fuss a moot point in Texas San Antonio Express News Paredes, R. 06/01/2014 1 TX bill Curriculum
Save training for workplace; schools should focus on education Austin American Statesman Young, J. 05/08/2014 1 TX bill High school graduation requirements
Abbott plan touts ratings for schools Abilene Reporter-News Waller, M. 05/04/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Aycock, Jimmie Don; e-government; Government transparency; Gubernatorial campaigns; School ratings
High school courses point students from classes to jobs Abilene Reporter-News Waller, M. 04/27/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Career and technical education; High school graduation requirements; San Angelo Independent School District
Texas’ eighth-graders beginning to draft graduation plans Fort Worth Star-Telegram Smith, D. 04/27/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; School counselors
Lawmakers mull curriculum overhaul Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 04/26/2014 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Allen, Alma A.; Aycock, Jimmie Don; Curriculum; Davis, Wendy; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; Van de Putte, Leticia
House Bill 5 brings opportunity for technical colleges McAllen Monitor Hamilton, R. 04/22/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Career and technical education; High school graduation requirements; Texas State Technical College; University of Texas of the Permian Basin
End-of-course exams will test Texas students and its educational system Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 04/18/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan
Texas senators voice concern over poor high school test scores Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 04/15/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Van de Putte, Leticia
Testing overhaul discussion veers into political realm Houston Chronicle A.P. Wire 04/15/2014 1 TX bill Davis, Wendy; Educational test scores; Educational tests; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Van de Putte, Leticia
Testing system shaken to its core Dallas Morning News Weiss, J. 04/01/2014 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational accountability; Educational tests; Eissler, Rob; Patrick, Dan; Pearson; Ratliff, Bennett; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Straus, Joe, III; Texans Advocating for Meaningful Student Assessment
State officials recognize Permian Basin’s strong economy Midland Reporter Telegram Ottens, C. 04/01/2014 1 TX bill High school graduation requirements; Williams, Michael L.; Workforce
School district must be more active in workforce preparation Midland Reporter Telegram Editorial 04/01/2014 1 TX bill Career and technical education; Craddick, Tom; Midland Independent School District; Seliger, Kel; Workforce
How Texas’ testing bubble popped Dallas Morning News Weiss, J. 03/30/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Academic performance; Educational tests; Eissler, Rob; Shapiro, Florence; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Texans Advocating for Meaningful Student Assessment
Eyes on Texas for test strategy Dallas Morning News Weiss, J. 03/30/2014 1 TX bill Educational tests; Teacher evaluations
Algebra 2 importance overstated, Texas higher education chief says Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 03/27/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Paredes, Raymund; Villarreal, Mike
Local groups build a case for tougher graduation plan San Antonio Express News Cesar, M. 03/17/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Math education; Perez, Marisa B.
Academic shift is crucial for Texas Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 03/16/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational attainment; High school graduation requirements; Math education
Austin snubs extra algebra test for some eighth-graders, following Texas Education Agency’s lead Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 03/11/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Austin Independent School District; End-of-course tests; Math education; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Massive Texas manufacturing investments projected San Antonio Express News Hendricks, D. 03/07/2014 1 TX bill Career and technical education; Manufacturing; Natural gas reserves; Skilled workers
Nelsen: Valley could lose its college-ready culture Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 03/05/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) College preparedness; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Nelsen, Robert S.; University of Texas Pan American
Education reform big, bold, together Dallas Morning News Editorial 02/28/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational attainment
For good of Texas students, put Algebra II back in plan Lubbock Avalanche Journal Editorial 02/26/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Math education; Patrick, Dan
Despite state action, Algebra 2 likely to be a must for many students Houston Chronicle Mellon, E. 02/21/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) High school graduation rates; Houston Independent School District; Math education
Algebra 2 no longer required in Texas, but don’t expect college without it Fort Worth Star-Telegram Smith, D. 02/18/2014 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) College preparedness; High school graduation requirements; Math education
Newly empowered Texas school districts adjusting graduation requirements Dallas Morning News Weiss, J. 02/17/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Math education; School districts
Seliger, Canon differ on education reforms Midland Reporter Telegram Duvall, T. 02/17/2014 1 TX bill Canon, Mike; Public schools; Seliger, Kel; Texas Senate campaigns
March 4 primary will tell all in District 83 race between Perry and Massengale Lubbock Avalanche Journal Rangel, E. 02/15/2014 1 TX bill Massengale, Steve; Perry, Charles; School finance; Texas House campaigns
SBOE makes right call on reforms San Antonio Express News Dewey, J. 02/12/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Curriculum
Deciding not to take Algebra II adds up to what? Corpus Christi Caller Times Editorial 02/05/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Math education
Schools to encourage algebra II despite recent SBOE decision not to require it Lubbock Avalanche Journal Gross, N. 02/04/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Math education
Legislature makes progress for public education Midland Reporter Telegram Seliger, K. 02/04/2014 1 TX bill High school graduation requirements; School finance; Seliger, Kel
Efficiency will help fix public education Midland Reporter Telegram Canon, M. 02/04/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Teacher quality
Algebra II vote supported by local school districts Midland Reporter Telegram Duvall, T. 02/02/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Math education
State board votes to drop algebra II graduation requirement Amarillo Globe-News Bryant, E. 02/01/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Math education
More control for school districts with Texas’ new graduation requirements Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 02/01/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Math education; School districts
Texas education board overhauls graduation requirements Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 02/01/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) High school graduation requirements
Texas board alters textbook review rules Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weissert, W. 02/01/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Math education; Religious conservatives (Politics); Textbooks
State nixes Algebra 2 for most students, offers other math options San Antonio Express News Fetcher, J. 02/01/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Patrick, Dan; Textbooks
Texas State Board of Education gives high school students new math options beyond algebra 2 Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 01/31/2014 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Math education
Texas to offer 2 new algebra II alternatives Dallas Morning News A.P. Wire 01/31/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bradley, David; High school graduation requirements; Math education
Algebra 2 may be canned as requirement for all high school students to graduate Lubbock Avalanche Journal Gross, N. 01/31/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Math education
Texas State Board of Education defers decisions on math, speech Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 01/30/2014 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) High school graduation rates; Math education
Texas Board of Education votes again to drop algebra II mandate Dallas Morning News Weissert, W. 01/30/2014 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Math education
Trend-starting Texas drops algebra II mandate Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weissert, W. 01/26/2014 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Curriculum; High school graduation requirements; Math education; State comparisons
New high school graduation requirements will cost districts, expert says San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 01/24/2014 1 TX bill High school graduation requirements; School finance lawsuits
Texas school districts, state again battle in court over funding Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 01/22/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Davis, Wendy; Dewhurst, David; School finance lawsuits; Van de Putte, Leticia
Public school finance trial reopens in Austin San Antonio Express Fechter, J. 01/22/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) School finance lawsuits
Texas school finance case returns to court Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 01/21/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Dietz, John; School finance lawsuits
School finance trial back in court San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 01/21/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Dietz, John; School finance lawsuits
Lewisville ISD sets new graduation requirements Dallas Morning News Hundley, W. 01/18/2014 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Lewisville Independent School District
Algebra II must be a grad requirement San Antonio Express News Hinojosa, D. 01/07/2014 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Math education
Texas school system saw major changes in 2013 El Paso Times Smith, M. 12/30/2013 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Educational accountability; High school graduation requirements
Texas high school teachers fight plan to scale back social studies Dallas Morning News Hundley, W. 12/27/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Lewisville Independent School District; Social studies education; Teachers
Legislative issues top education events in 2013 Dallas Morning News Hobbs, T. 12/24/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Dallas Independent School District; High school graduation requirements; Miles, Mike; School safety
TODAY’S FINALIST: TAMSA Dallas Morning News Editorial 12/23/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Citizen political participation; End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan; Texans Advocating for Meaningful Student Assessment
Charter school crackdown coming - but will it be fair? San Antonio Express News Cesar, M. 12/22/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Charter schools; Educational test scores; Knowledge is Power Program; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
New Fort Worth program will graduate bilingual students Fort Worth Star-Telegram Smith, D. 12/16/2013 1 TX bill Bilingual education; Dual language programs; Fort Worth Independent School District
State board should reconsider stance on algebra II requirement El Paso Times Rodriguez, J. 12/08/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; College preparedness; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Patrick, Dan; Rodríguez, José
Area school districts offer more options as they strive to meet new requirements Fort Worth Star-Telegram Engelland, S. 12/08/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Hardy, Patricia 'Pat'; High school graduation requirements; School districts
Texas students still struggling on slashed battery of state exams Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 12/05/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Austin schools urged to place students on toughest track to graduation Austin American Statesman Taboada, M. 12/03/2013 1 TX bill Austin Independent School District; High school graduation requirements
Texas high schools have little time to make some big changes in course offerings Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 12/02/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Curriculum; High school graduation requirements; School districts
In Austin schools, student transfers present options, challenges Austin American Statesman Wermund, B. 11/26/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Austin Independent School District; Student transfers
Texas Board of Education drops 2 classes in preliminary graduation plan El Paso Times Hinojosa, A. 11/26/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Math education
East Texas educators welcome algebra II option Longview News-Journal Evans, G. 11/24/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Math education; Ratliff, Thomas 'Tom'
Texas education board backs off of Algebra 2 mandate Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 11/22/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Math education
Texas education board approves compromise on Algebra II requirement Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 11/22/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Patrick, Dan
Texas Board of Ed votes to drop algebra II mandate Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weissert, W. 11/22/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Patrick, Dan; Rowley, Marty
Ed board votes to drop algebra II requirement Houston Chronicle Staff 11/22/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Patrick, Dan; Textbooks
SBOE pulls back on Algebra 2 San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 11/22/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Patrick, Dan; Ratliff, Thomas 'Tom'; Rowley, Marty; Textbooks
State Board of Education weighs rigor vs. flexibility in graduation plans Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 11/21/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Patrick, Dan
Texas House, Senate education chairs fight Algebra II requirement Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 11/21/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Education, Texas State Board of; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Patrick, Dan
Education chairmen urge SBOE to drop Algebra 2 San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 11/21/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Education, Texas State Board of; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Miller, Geraldine 'Tincy'; Patrick, Dan; Villarreal, Mike
Texas PTAs should hold firm on Algebra II requirement Houston Chronicle Hinojosa, D. 11/20/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Math education; Minority students; Parent-teacher associations; Texas PTA
Algebra II plan sparks battle San Antonio Express News Mellon, E. 11/17/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Cargill, Barbara; High school graduation requirements; Math education
State Board of Education to consider new high school requirements Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 11/13/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Career preparedness; College preparatory curriculum; High school graduation requirements; Math education
Summits, survey to guide Garland ISD to strategic plan Dallas Morning News Leszcynski, R. 11/12/2013 1 TX bill Garland Independent School District; High school graduation requirements; School districts
Texas graduation plans get makeover Victoria Advocate Editorial 10/30/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) High school graduation requirements
Texas debates whether to require Algebra II in all high school tracks Dallas Morning News Ayala, E. 10/19/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Hardy, Patricia 'Pat'; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Patrick, Dan; Ratliff, Thomas 'Tom'
New district evaluation process offers a welcome opportunity San Antonio Express News Stelmazewski, D. 10/17/2013 1 TX bill Educational accountability; School districts
Lawyer updates Fort Bend leaders on state finance lawsuit Houston Chronicle Peyton, L. 10/10/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Fort Bend Independent School District; School finance lawsuits
2 local school districts balk at double-testing Houston Chronicle Mellon, E. 09/23/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Clear Creek Independent School District; Educational tests; La Porte Independent School District; School ratings
Panel discusses state's testing San Antonio Express News Cesar, M. 09/20/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational tests; Pearson; Villarreal, Mike
Smaller districts in Texas counting on flexibility to make school reform succeed Dallas Morning News Ayala, E. 09/03/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; Broadband infrastructure; Distance education; High school graduation requirements; Rural Internet access; Rural schools
1 state law & 1 federal law = 2 math tests for 8th graders Houston Chronicle Mellon, E. 09/03/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational tests; Math education; Middle school students
As Texas implements reforms, RGV rep on State Board of Education gets public input McAllen Monitor Armendariz, J. 08/27/2013 1 TX bill Cortez, Ruben, Jr.; High school graduation requirements; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.
Legislative changes bring opportunities for learning Houston Chronicle Smith, G. 08/25/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational technology; High school graduation requirements; Texas High Performance Schools Consortium
New education laws TBD by state agencies; everyone needs to get involved McAllen Monitor Editorial 08/25/2013 1 TX bill Career and technical education; Cortez, Ruben, Jr.; High school graduation requirements
Education, water high priorities for local legislators in 83rd session Waco Tribune Herald Butts, S. 08/25/2013 1 TX bill Anderson, Charles 'Doc'; Birdwell, Brian; Curriculum; End-of-course tests; Kacal, Kyle; Water finance
Austin adjusts after high schools dinged for too many students on minimum graduation plan Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 08/23/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Austin Independent School District; High school graduation requirements; School ratings
Legislation will prepare students for both the workforce and continued education Lubbock Avalanche Journal Gross, N. 08/22/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Career and technical education; High school graduation requirements
High school counselors face learning curve as state law assigns new roles Dallas Morning News Weiss, J. 08/20/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; School counselors
It’s education, dummy, not ventriloquism Austin American Statesman Young, J. 08/17/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
Some educators cheer state law's new focus on career education, but shift relies on districts Dallas Morning News Leszcynski, R. 08/13/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Career and technical education; Teacher shortages
Sen. Dan Patrick Q&A: Demystifying HB 5, the new education law about to go into effect Dallas Morning News McKenzie, W. 08/11/2013 1 TX bill End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; School ratings
School ratings are mostly good news Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 08/09/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) School ratings
1 in 5 HISD schools falls short in new ratings Houston Chronicle Mellon, E. 08/09/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) School ratings
State rolling out new school-rating system Houston Chronicle Mellon, E. 08/07/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) School ratings
Texas high school students to learn new graduation plan Dallas Morning News Weiss, J. 08/06/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; High school students
State to relax test standards this year Houston Chronicle Mellon, E. 08/05/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Williams, Michael L.
Legislature's changes to Texas education go far beyond zapping of 10 STAAR tests Dallas Morning News Weiss, J. 08/04/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; College preparatory curriculum; Curriculum; Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; School districts; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Van de Putte, Leticia
Texas faces long odds in getting test exemption for top achievers Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 07/30/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational tests; No Child Left Behind Act; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Devil is in details of new testing, graduation rules Houston Chronicle Mellon, E. 07/24/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; Cargill, Barbara; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
Texas education board getting mixed signals Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 07/23/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Van de Putte, Leticia
At iSchool, 'i' stands for innovation - and independence Houston Chronicle Lee, R. 07/22/2013 1 TX bill Early college high schools; Lone Star College System
What next for the academic pro-testing crowd? Dallas Morning News McKenzie, W. 07/21/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Educational accountability; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
Lawmaker: Let school boards decide on curriculums Austin American Statesman Staff 07/20/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; Curriculum
TEA may seek waiver to reduce testing San Antonio Express News Cesar, M. 07/20/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Educational tests; No Child Left Behind Act
Some State Board of Education members unhappy with new laws Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 07/18/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; Bradley, David; Hardy, Patricia 'Pat'; High school graduation requirements; Paredes, Raymund; Van de Putte, Leticia; Williams, Michael L.
New legislation passes the test Amarillo Globe-News Editorial 07/16/2013 1 TX bill Educational tests; High school graduation requirements; Seliger, Kel
STAAR failure rates demand better learning or test changes Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 07/10/2013 1 TX bill Educational test scores; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Many students struggle to pass STAAR even on 2nd attempt Austin American Statesman Taboada, M. 07/06/2013 1 TX bill Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Texas must avoid a return to the vocational track Fort Worth Star-Telegram Welner, K. 06/30/2013 1 TX bill Career and technical education; Educational attainment; High school graduation requirements
Students in high school fare worse on STAAR San Antonio Express News Cesar, M. 06/30/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Big changes in store for Texas public schools, but not yet Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 06/23/2013 1 TX bill Charter schools; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
Lake Travis students face fewer statewide exams Austin American Statesman Anderson, D. 06/20/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational tests; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Howard, Donna; Patrick, Dan; Ratliff, Bennett; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Strama, Mark; Texans Advocating for Meaningful Student Assessment
Leander ISD Superintendent champion calls HB 5 ‘hugely positive’ Austin American Statesman Bonham, H. 06/19/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
After 3 decades, Texas Legislature rolls back high-stakes school testing Dallas Morning News Weiss, J. 06/17/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; Eissler, Rob; Patrick, Dan; Shapiro, Florence; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Straus, Joe, III
For students to succeed, stop teaching the test Austin American Statesman Editorial 06/13/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Writing instruction
Students get reprieve from tests no longer required by state Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 06/13/2013 1 TX bill End-of-course tests
Lawmakers listened on high-stakes testing San Antonio Express News Gottardy, B. 06/12/2013 1 TX bill Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
San Antonio led way to what became HB 5 San Antonio Express News Hendricks, D. 06/12/2013 1 TX bill Aerospace industry; Career and technical education; High school graduation requirements
Texas students still struggle on STAAR writing tests Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 06/11/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Educational test scores; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Writing instruction
Perry signs education laws, adds road funding to special session Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 06/11/2013 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Career and technical education; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Perry, Rick; Van de Putte, Leticia
New testing reform law the right move for students Austin American Statesman Editorial 06/11/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
Gov. Perry signs Texas education bill Corpus Christi Caller Times Waller, M. 06/11/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
Texas high school students struggle on key STAAR exams Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 06/11/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Texas trade-job students deserve quality courses Dallas Morning News Editorial 06/11/2013 1 TX bill Career and technical education; Curriculum; Paredes, Raymund; Williams, Michael L.
STAAR passing rates rise in reading, biology El Paso Times Kreighbaum, A. 06/11/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Perry signs high school curriculum overhaul law Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weissert, W. 06/11/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational test scores; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Schools' testing scores improve San Antonio Express News Cesar, M. 06/11/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Perry signs bill to limit high school testing San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 06/11/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Van de Putte, Leticia
Students struggle on tougher state exams San Antonio Express News Mellon, E. 06/11/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
School finance suit waits on Perry San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 06/10/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Perry, Rick; School finance lawsuits; Van de Putte, Leticia
Who wielded the most influence in Austin? Not who you’d expect Dallas Morning News McKenzie, W. 06/09/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; Ritter, Allan; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Parents, students mount rebellion against tests Austin American Statesman Young, J. 06/08/2013 1 TX bill Educational tests; Strama, Mark
Anti-testing politics threaten actual learning Dallas Morning News Irby, R. 06/08/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational accountability; Educational tests
Gov. Rick Perry might veto bill reducing tests El Paso Times Schladen, M. 06/07/2013 1 TX bill Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
Perry should veto testing bill Austin American Statesman Kendrick, D. 06/06/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) College preparedness; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
Perry could help students with strategic vetoes of education bills Dallas Morning News McKenzie, W. 06/04/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational tests
Coalition of statewide organizations representing parents, school officials and students urge Perry to sign HB 5 San Antonio Express News Cesar, M. 06/04/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
Texas House Bill 5 awaits Gov. Rick Perry's signature: Less testing gets accolades from El Paso educators El Paso Times Hinojosa, A. 06/03/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 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
Area schools back dropping mandated tests from 15 to 5; Perry now holds the key Abilene Reporter-News Bethel, B. 05/31/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
Bill Hammond says only 25 percent of Texas high-school graduates are career- or college-ready Austin American Statesman Owen, S. 05/30/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) ACT test; Career preparedness; College preparedness; Hammond, Bill; Political fact-checking; Scholastic Assessment Test
Leticia Van de Putte says Algebra II required for Texas students to qualify for college admission under "top 10 percent" law Austin American Statesman Selby, W. 05/27/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) ACT test; Automatic admissions; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Political fact-checking; Recommended High School Program; Scholastic Assessment Test; Van de Putte, Leticia
Legislature OKs bills expanding Texas charter schools, cutting high-stakes tests Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 05/27/2013 1 TX bill Charter schools; Educational tests; Patrick, Dan
Texas lawmakers’ educational reforms remain up in the air Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 05/27/2013 1 TX bill Charter schools; Davis, Wendy; Dewhurst, David; Educational tests; Ellis, Rodney; End-of-course tests; Filibusters; Hancock, Kelly; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
Legislature OKs major testing, charter school bill San Antonio Express News Weissert, W. 05/27/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Charter schools; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
Deal reached on testing, charter schools Austin American Statesman Staff 05/26/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; Charter schools; Educational tests; Patrick, Dan
Legislature may erase several high school tests, sparking debate about rigor in Texas schools Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 05/26/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) 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
Revised House bill for education changes is revealed San Antonio Express News Cesar, M. 05/26/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; Van de Putte, Leticia
Panel agrees on testing, diploma plans Austin American Statesman Staff 05/25/2013 1 TX bill End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
Texas lawmakers agree to reduced high school testing Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 05/25/2013 1 TX bill End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
Lawmakers near agreement on education testing, graduation and curriculum changes San Antonio Express News Cesar, M. 05/25/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; Van de Putte, Leticia
Charter school, testing bills will pass or die together Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 05/23/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; Charter schools; Educational tests
Dynamic economy and jobs require flexibility Austin American Statesman Newton, W. 05/21/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Career and technical education; High school graduation requirements
Diagnostic tests for Algebra II and English III make sense Dallas Morning News Editorial 05/19/2013 1 TX bill End-of-course tests; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Senate, House close to a budget Galveston Daily News Williams, T. 05/17/2013 1 TX bill End-of-course tests; Teacher retirement; Teacher Retirement System of Texas; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Texas education reform bill should set minimum standard higher Fort Worth Star-Telegram Van de Putte, L. 05/16/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; Van de Putte, Leticia
Fewer state school tests will help our kids learn Houston Chronicle Kellner, L. 05/11/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) College preparedness; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
School testing: Easing up dangerous El Paso Times Editorial 05/10/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
Revised graduation standards aren’t loss of rigor Fort Worth Star-Telegram Cavazos, M. 05/10/2013 1 TX bill Career and technical education; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
Texas Legislature gets it right on high school tests Dallas Morning News Blow, S. 05/09/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Career and technical education; College preparedness; High school graduation requirements
Texas lawmakers put teens in charge of educational rigor Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 05/09/2013 1 TX bill Educational technology; High school graduation requirements; Manor Independent School District; New Tech Network; Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education; Technology education
Major testing measure clears Texas Senate Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 05/07/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
House Bill 5 approved by Texas Senate Bryan Eagle Conrad, B. 05/07/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
Texas Senate votes to roll back high-stakes testing in high school Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 05/07/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Dewhurst, David; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; School ratings; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Texas Senate agrees on education bill to cut school testing El Paso Times Schladen, M. 05/07/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational tests; Patrick, Dan; Rodríguez, José
Senate approves education bill Fort Worth Star-Telegram Montgomery, D. 05/07/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Davis, Wendy; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; School ratings; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
Senate approves testing overhaul Houston Chronicle Cesar, M. 05/07/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; School ratings; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Texas Senate OKs testing standards overhaul San Antonio Express News Weissert, W. 05/07/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; School ratings; Van de Putte, Leticia; West, Royce
Legislators should listen to minority parents and leaders Dallas Morning News McKenzie, W. 04/30/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Minority students; Van de Putte, Leticia
Texas House votes to reduce state exams in lower grades Fort Worth Star-Telegram Smith, M. 04/30/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational tests; Lavender, George; Patrick, Diane; Ratliff, Bennett; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Moms’ group shakes up status quo on Texas’ testing regimen Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 04/29/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; Hammond, Bill; Howard, Donna; Texans Advocating for Meaningful Student Assessment
Onward, through the Texas school accountability fog Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 04/28/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational accountability; School ratings; Williams, Michael L.
Don’t lower education standards Austin American Statesman Moran, M. 04/25/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) High school graduation requirements; Hispanic or Latino students; League of United Latin American Citizens
The world needs more than scientists Austin American Statesman Floyd, R. 04/20/2013 1 TX bill Arts education; High school graduation requirements
Panel backs revamped graduation standards Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 04/18/2013 1 TX bill End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
Patrick: Texas not ‘dumbing down’ education standards Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 04/17/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) End-of-course tests; Hammond, Bill; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
Bill to overhaul high school requirements clears hurdle San Antonio Express News Cesar, M. 04/17/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Top state senator says no testing retreat in Texas San Antonio Express News Weissert, W. 04/17/2013 1 TX bill Career and technical education; College preparedness; End-of-course tests; Hammond, Bill; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; Van de Putte, Leticia
Reducing social studies will stunt Texas students Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hardy, P. 04/16/2013 1 TX bill End-of-course tests; Social studies education
Con: 'Fewer tests serves most children best' Victoria Advocate Astrain, C. 04/15/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational tests; End-of-course tests
Pro: More tests provide way to assess achievement Victoria Advocate Astrain, C. 04/15/2013 1 TX bill Educational tests; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Strama, Mark
Texas Senate should amend House assault on rigor Dallas Morning News Editorial 04/14/2013 1 TX bill Curriculum; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
Too much inflexibility harms students San Antonio Express News Woods, B. 04/14/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Curriculum; High school graduation requirements
Time is at hand to better prepare students for job market Waco Tribune Herald Rivero, H. 04/14/2013 1 TX bill Career and technical education; College preparatory curriculum; High school graduation requirements
Texas rethinking its testing, curriculum standards Houston Chronicle Weissert, W. 04/13/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational accountability; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
Texas should keep its school testing standards Houston Chronicle Finn Jr., C. 04/11/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
Senate votes to delay Texas school ratings until 2014 Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 04/09/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Deuell, Bob; School ratings
Education issues present a problem for Rick Perry Dallas Morning News McKenzie, W. 04/09/2013 1 TX bill Higher education accountability; Perry, Rick; Public schools; University of Texas at Austin
Grading Texas school reform on an old-style scale Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 04/05/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Educational accountability; School ratings; Williams, Michael L.
Legislature's actions important for schools Victoria Advocate Editorial 04/03/2013 1 TX bill Raise Your Hand Texas
STAAR tests begin next week amid uncertainty for 5th-, 8th-graders Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 04/01/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Academic promotion and retention; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Student Success Initiative; Tutoring; West, Royce
2 key reasons I voted against HB5 Dallas Morning News Strama, M. 04/01/2013 1 TX bill Achievement gaps; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Strama, Mark
New education collaborative speaks as one voice to state lawmakers Waco Tribune Herald Editorial 04/01/2013 1 TX bill School boards; School superintendents
Lawmakers seek flexibility, balance for education Corpus Christi Caller Times Waller, M. 03/31/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Career and technical education; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Hunter, Todd; Patrick, Dan
Strama stood up for Texas students Dallas Morning News Editorial 03/30/2013 1 TX bill Strama, Mark
Reducing high school rigor a bad move San Antonio Express News Hammond, B. 03/30/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Educational accountability; Hammond, Bill; High school graduation requirements; Strama, Mark
School reform is finally happening Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 03/28/2013 1 TX bill Career and technical education; High school graduation rates
Texas house cuts end-of-course exams to 5 from 15 Corpus Christi Caller Times Waller, M. 03/28/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; Gonzalez, Naomi; High school graduation requirements; Strama, Mark
El Paso Rep. Naomi Gonzalez votes against Texas bill easing curriculum standard El Paso Times Schladen, M. 03/28/2013 1 TX bill End-of-course tests; Gonzalez, Naomi; High school graduation requirements; Strama, Mark
Local educators sound off on bill that would slash 10 end-of-course exams Laredo Morning Times Velasquez, J. 03/28/2013 1 TX bill End-of-course tests
East Texas education officials cheer curriculum reform Longview News-Journal Jones, P. 03/28/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Career and technical education; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
Area school boards agree on wish list to send to legislators Waco Tribune Herald Gragg, W. 03/28/2013 1 TX bill End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; School boards; School superintendents
Texas House votes to reduce high-stakes testing, change graduation requirements Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 03/27/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Branch, Dan; Deshotel, Joe; Educational tests; End-of-course tests; Gonzalez, Naomi; High school graduation requirements; Strama, Mark
House votes to revamp high school testing, graduation requirements Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 03/27/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Branch, Dan; Educational tests; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Strama, Mark
Texas House passes bill to reduce end-of-course exams in public schools Fort Worth Star-Telegram Montgomery, D. 03/27/2013 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Career and technical education; Educational tests; End-of-course tests; Gonzalez, Naomi; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; Patrick, Diane; Strama, Mark
House ed bill reduces high-stakes exams Houston Chronicle Mellon, E. 03/27/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; Gonzalez, Naomi; High school graduation requirements; Strama, Mark; Turner, Sylvester; Villarreal, Mike
House OKs testing, graduation standards overhaul San Antonio Express News Weissert, W. 03/27/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Curriculum; Deshotel, Joe; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; McClendon, Ruth Jones; School ratings; Strama, Mark; Turner, Sylvester
Graduation changes could disqualify students from automatic college admission Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 03/26/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Automatic admissions; Aycock, Jimmie Don; Branch, Dan; High school graduation requirements; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Seliger, Kel; University of Texas at Austin; Villarreal, Mike
Texas House debating reducing number of end-of-course exams students must take to graduate Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 03/26/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
Texas education chief: Cut fewer end-of-course exams than House bill proposes Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 03/26/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) End-of-course tests; Williams, Michael L.
Legislators set to weaken Texas education Dallas Morning News McKenzie, W. 03/26/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
Texas moms unite to rein in state's end-of-course testing Fort Worth Star-Telegram Montgomery, D. 03/26/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; Nelson, Jane; Patrick, Diane; Williams, Michael L.
Texas House bill gives students more room to feel good Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 03/26/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
Where school choice doesn't mean vouchers Fort Worth Star-Telegram Sorum, M. 03/26/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Curriculum; Educational tests; Fort Worth Independent School District
Vote no to drastically reduced testing in Texas Austin American Statesman Editorial 03/24/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Curriculum; End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan
Career training good for students, employers and Texas Austin American Statesman Workman, P. 03/22/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Career and technical education; Gonzales, Larry; High school graduation requirements; Rodriguez, Eddie; Skilled workers; Workman, Paul
Trading standardized tests for flexibility, new accountability Fort Worth Star-Telegram Aycock, J. 03/21/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
Legislators move to reduce exams for Texas students Houston Chronicle Mellon, E. 03/21/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
Texas lawmakers now tackling big challenges San Antonio Express News Straus, J. 03/21/2013 1 TX bill Educational accountability; Government transparency; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
Panel OKs fewer high-stakes tests Austin American Statesman Staff 03/20/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) End-of-course tests
Senate panel votes to roll back student testing in Texas high schools Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 03/20/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan; West, Royce
Senate panel OKs bill reducing student testing San Antonio Express News A.P. Wire 03/20/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan
PRO/CON VIEW: Should Algebra II be mandatory in Texas high schools? Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 03/19/2013 1 TX bill Curriculum; Math education
State's lawmakers are tested by issue of testing San Antonio Express News Mellon, E. 03/17/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational tests; End-of-course tests
STAAR tests to be released early Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 03/13/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Texas House panel votes to scale back high school testing Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 03/13/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
Texas Senate considers changes to school testing San Antonio Express News Tomlinson, C. 03/13/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Academic performance; Duncan, Robert; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; Planned Parenthood; Seliger, Kel; Sex education; West, Royce
Career education plan stirs fear of minority 'tracking' Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 03/11/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Career and technical education; High school graduation requirements; Minority students; Racial discrimination; Rodriguez, Eddie; Van de Putte, Leticia
Legislature likely to debate statewide property tax to fund public schools Lubbock Avalanche Journal Rangel, E. 03/02/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; Duncan, Robert; King, Ken; Ogden, Steve; Perry, Charles; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; School finance; Smithee, John; Statewide property taxes
Testing in Texas has gone too far, say key insiders San Antonio Express News Mellon, E. 02/26/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan
Legislative session provides anxious moments for MISD Midland Reporter Telegram Moriak, M. 02/25/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Charter schools; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
Testing critics crowd House, Senate education panel hearings Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 02/20/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; Hammond, Bill; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Texas must emphasize more vocational education McAllen Monitor Janes, J. 02/18/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Career and technical education; Pauken, Tom; Skilled workers
TEXAS LEGISLATURE: Testing reform garners bipartisan support San Angelo Standard Times Waller, M. 02/17/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; School ratings; Straus, Joe, III
Graduation mandates up for debate Houston Chronicle Mellon, E. 02/16/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Developmental education; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
Williams worried about looser graduation standards Austin American Statesman Staff 02/15/2013 1 TX bill High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; Williams, Michael L.
Bills would aid school course flexibility San Antonio Express News Mellon, E. 02/15/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Developmental education; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
High school graduation proposals prompt warning Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 02/14/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Paredes, Raymund; Patrick, Dan; Science education
Superintendents criticize high-stakes state tests Fort Worth Star-Telegram Jinkins, S. 02/14/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; School superintendents
Texas kids need less testing, more teaching Houston Chronicle Editorial 02/14/2013 1 TX bill Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Education chief advocates fewer mandatory tests Houston Chronicle Staff 02/13/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests
Time to end testing obsession Houston Chronicle Van de Putte, L. 02/12/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; End-of-course tests; Patrick, Diane; Seliger, Kel; Van de Putte, Leticia; Villarreal, Mike
Reset state’s testing system Austin American Statesman Editorial 02/08/2013 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Seliger, Kel; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Lawmaker proposes revamping public schools Amarillo Globe-News Rangel, E. 02/07/2013 1 TX bill Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational accountability; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements; King, Ken; Patrick, Dan
House education leaders call for sharp reduction in STAAR tests Austin American Statesman Alexander, K. 02/07/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Senate, House committee move to roll back high-stakes testing in Texas schools Dallas Morning News Stutz, T. 02/07/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
Bill is a step back from rigorous public schools in Texas Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 02/07/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Curriculum; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
Bill would reduce number of test needed to graduate from Texas high schools Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tomlinson, C. 02/07/2013 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
Legislature moving on education bills, if not funding Houston Chronicle Mellon, E. 02/07/2013 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements