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New academies with hands-on training a better fit than college for many Texas youth
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Houston Chronicle
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Straus, J.
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03/04/2020
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1 TX bill
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Career preparedness; Early college high schools; Straus, Joe, III
|
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Don’t sanitize African American studies
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San Antonio Express News
|
Cokley, K.
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11/12/2019
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1 TX bill
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Black or African American history; Slavery; Social studies education
|
|
King: RGV needs to do more to help those who are being left out
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Rio Grande Guardian
|
Taylor, S.
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10/10/2018
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1 TX bill
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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
|
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Austin-area school districts lift college-ready rates to 63 percent
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Austin American Statesman
|
Taboada, M.
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08/01/2018
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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College preparedness
|
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Lubbock area schools on board with counselors in Abbott’s safety plan
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Michael, K.
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06/24/2018
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Children's mental health; Frenship Independent School District; Lubbock Independent School District; Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District; School counselors; School safety
|
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Coding does not translate
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Dallas Morning News
|
Bernate, E.
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05/11/2018
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1 TX bill
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Computer science education; Foreign language education; High school graduation requirements
|
|
PolitiFact: Abbott’s vow to cut tests is unfulfilled
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Austin American Statesman
|
Selby, W.
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02/10/2018
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Educational tests; Political fact-checking; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Insperity, GrowthForce and Houston CPA Society help Kingwood students impacted by Hurricane Harvey
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Houston Chronicle
|
Staff
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10/11/2017
|
1 TX bill
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Accounting; Educational technology; Gifts and donations; Humble Independent School District; Hurricane Harvey
|
|
How do you get accountability without testing?
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El Paso Times
|
Soto Jr., M.
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09/03/2017
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1 TX bill
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Educational accountability; End-of-course tests
|
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Bigger reduction in STAAR sought
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Dallas Morning News
|
Ayala, E.
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04/26/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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End-of-course tests; Isaac, Jason; Leach, Jeff; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Educators: Letter grades should be for students, not schools
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Houston Chronicle
|
Webb, S.
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01/02/2017
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1 TX bill
|
School ratings
|
|
Tassin: School accountability rating system doesn't make the grade
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Houston Chronicle
|
Tassin, K.
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12/26/2016
|
1 TX bill
|
Educational accountability; School ratings
|
|
Border lawmaker’s bill looks to tie education and workforce
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Rio Grande Guardian
|
Lavin-Castillo, M.
|
12/15/2016
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Apprenticeships; Border education; Career preparedness; Economic development incentives; Employers; Raymond, Richard Peña; Skilled workers; Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative
|
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A 21st Century Education for Valley Students
|
Rio Grande Guardian
|
Stevens, J.
|
12/04/2016
|
1 TX bill
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Computer science education; Guerra, R.D. 'Bobby'
|
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Area colleges see record dual-credit enrollments
|
Longview News-Journal
|
Staff
|
10/02/2016
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Dual credit high school programs; High school students; Kilgore College; LeTourneau University
|
|
Alamo Colleges to boost transfers
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San Antonio Express News
|
Malik, A.
|
09/23/2016
|
1 TX bill
|
Alamo Colleges; University graduates; University student transfers
|
|
Lawmakers rap standardized testing
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San Antonio Express News
|
Huddleston, S.
|
09/15/2016
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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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)
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High school graduation requirements; Math education
|
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Businesses struggling to fill STEM worker gap
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Petersen, M.
|
08/07/2016
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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H-E-B; High tech employment; Manufacturing; Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education; Skilled workers; Toyota Motor Corp.
|
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Hughes, Ellis talk to tea party group in Longview
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Longview News-Journal
|
Evans, G.
|
08/02/2016
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
|
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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)
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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)
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Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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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
|
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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
|
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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
|
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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
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San Antonio Express News
|
Malik, A.
|
04/27/2016
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Alcantar, Andres; Paredes, Raymund; Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative; Workforce
|
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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
|
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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
|
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State won't force students to retest after computer problems
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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)
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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
|
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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
|
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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)
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Educational accountability; No Child Left Behind Act; Williams, Michael L.
|
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Group says new law lets Texas students get away with subpar work
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Austin American Statesman
|
Chang, J.
|
11/20/2015
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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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
|
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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)
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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
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational tests; National Assessment of Educational Progress; School districts; State comparisons
|
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Progress report on Higher Education Attainment Texas
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
|
Khalaf, C.
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01/20/2015
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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University graduation rates
|
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New WFISD school bond smaller than 2014 bond
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Wichita Falls Record News
|
Sweeten-Shults, L.
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01/19/2015
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1 TX bill
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Bond elections; Wichita Falls Independent School District
|
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Disciplining of black students at issue in Fort Bend ISD
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Houston Chronicle
|
Binkovitz, L.
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01/18/2015
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Black or African American students; Fort Bend Independent School District; Racial discrimination; School discipline
|
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Nearly 10 percent of Class of 2015 at risk of missing graduation because of failed tests
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Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
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01/16/2015
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational test scores; End-of-course tests
|
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If Texas Legislature wants to fix schools, try some real solutions
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Waco Tribune Herald
|
Candelaria, N.
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01/16/2015
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Public schools; School vouchers
|
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Cruz is focused on excellence for students, building consensus
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Austin American Statesman
|
Editorial
|
01/14/2015
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1 TX bill
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Austin Independent School District; School superintendents
|
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Learning curve
|
Amarillo Globe-News
|
Editorial
|
01/12/2015
|
1 TX bill
|
Educational tests
|
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House Bill 5 causes little stir in local districts
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Waco Tribune Herald
|
Butts, S.
|
01/11/2015
|
1 TX bill
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Curriculum; High school graduation requirements
|
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Cortez: Students need better guidance on potential career paths
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Rio Grande Guardian
|
Taylor, S.
|
01/10/2015
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Career preparedness; Cortez, Ruben, Jr.; Exxon Mobil; Job training programs
|
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Joe Straus proposes stipends for guidance counselor training
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Austin American Statesman
|
Collier, K.
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01/06/2015
|
1 TX bill
|
Aycock, Jimmie Don; School counselors; Straus, Joe, III
|
|
Texas Legislature unlikely to boost school funds in upcoming session
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Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
12/27/2014
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Grusendorf, Kent; Patrick, Dan; School finance; Watson, Kirk
|
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Improving education for Latinos is urged
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San Antonio Express News
|
Brezosky, L.
|
12/18/2014
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Achievement gaps; Hispanics or Latinos; Minority students
|
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School counselors: More seniors opting for 2-year programs
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Houston Chronicle
|
Binkovitz, L.
|
12/03/2014
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Community college enrollment; Fort Bend Independent School District; High school graduation requirements; Higher education affordability
|
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Texas education board seeks to restore power in approving textbooks
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Austin American Statesman
|
Collier, K.
|
11/20/2014
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Education, Texas State Board of; Textbooks
|
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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
|
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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
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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
|
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Lawmakers might address graduation hurdles
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Smith, M.
|
10/17/2014
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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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
|
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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
|
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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
|
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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
|
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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
|
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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
|
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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
|
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North Texas students are graduating with a plan
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Smith, D.
|
08/18/2014
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Arlington Independent School District; Birdville Independent School District; High school graduation requirements; Parent-school relationships; School counselors
|
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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
|
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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
|
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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
|
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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
|
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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
|
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State education rep, locals discuss new graduation requirements at Chamber luncheon
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
|
Gross, N.
|
07/09/2014
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Career and technical education; High school graduation requirements; Rowley, Marty
|
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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)
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Abbott, Greg; Academic performance; Davis, Wendy; Education reform; Extracurricular activities; High school athletics; Hobby, William Pettus, Jr. 'Bill'; Perot, H. Ross, Sr.; White, Mark
|
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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'
|
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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
|
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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
|
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High school courses point students from classes to jobs
|
Abilene Reporter-News
|
Waller, M.
|
04/27/2014
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Career and technical education; High school graduation requirements; San Angelo Independent School District
|
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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)
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Career and technical education; High school graduation requirements; Texas State Technical College; University of Texas of the Permian Basin
|
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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)
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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
|
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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
|
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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
|
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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.
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12/03/2013
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1 TX bill
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Austin Independent School District; High school graduation requirements
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Texas high schools have little time to make some big changes in course offerings
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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12/02/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Curriculum; High school graduation requirements; School districts
|
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In Austin schools, student transfers present options, challenges
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Austin American Statesman
|
Wermund, B.
|
11/26/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Austin Independent School District; Student transfers
|
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Texas Board of Education drops 2 classes in preliminary graduation plan
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El Paso Times
|
Hinojosa, A.
|
11/26/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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High school graduation requirements; Math education
|
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East Texas educators welcome algebra II option
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Longview News-Journal
|
Evans, G.
|
11/24/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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High school graduation requirements; Math education; Ratliff, Thomas 'Tom'
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Texas education board backs off of Algebra 2 mandate
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Austin American Statesman
|
Alexander, K.
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11/22/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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High school graduation requirements; Math education
|
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Texas education board approves compromise on Algebra II requirement
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Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
11/22/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Patrick, Dan
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Texas Board of Ed votes to drop algebra II mandate
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Weissert, W.
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11/22/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Patrick, Dan; Rowley, Marty
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Ed board votes to drop algebra II requirement
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Houston Chronicle
|
Staff
|
11/22/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Patrick, Dan; Textbooks
|
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SBOE pulls back on Algebra 2
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San Antonio Express News
|
Fechter, J.
|
11/22/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Patrick, Dan; Ratliff, Thomas 'Tom'; Rowley, Marty; Textbooks
|
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State Board of Education weighs rigor vs. flexibility in graduation plans
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Austin American Statesman
|
Alexander, K.
|
11/21/2013
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Patrick, Dan
|
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Texas House, Senate education chairs fight Algebra II requirement
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Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
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11/21/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Education, Texas State Board of; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Patrick, Dan
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Education chairmen urge SBOE to drop Algebra 2
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San Antonio Express News
|
Fechter, J.
|
11/21/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Education, Texas State Board of; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Miller, Geraldine 'Tincy'; Patrick, Dan; Villarreal, Mike
|
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Texas PTAs should hold firm on Algebra II requirement
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Houston Chronicle
|
Hinojosa, D.
|
11/20/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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High school graduation requirements; Math education; Minority students; Parent-teacher associations; Texas PTA
|
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Algebra II plan sparks battle
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San Antonio Express News
|
Mellon, E.
|
11/17/2013
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Cargill, Barbara; High school graduation requirements; Math education
|
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State Board of Education to consider new high school requirements
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Austin American Statesman
|
Alexander, K.
|
11/13/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Career preparedness; College preparatory curriculum; High school graduation requirements; Math education
|
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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
|
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Texas graduation plans get makeover
|
Victoria Advocate
|
Editorial
|
10/30/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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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)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Hardy, Patricia 'Pat'; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Patrick, Dan; Ratliff, Thomas 'Tom'
|
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New district evaluation process offers a welcome opportunity
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Stelmazewski, D.
|
10/17/2013
|
1 TX bill
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Educational accountability; School districts
|
|
Lawyer updates Fort Bend leaders on state finance lawsuit
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Houston Chronicle
|
Peyton, L.
|
10/10/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Fort Bend Independent School District; School finance lawsuits
|
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2 local school districts balk at double-testing
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Mellon, E.
|
09/23/2013
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Clear Creek Independent School District; Educational tests; La Porte Independent School District; School ratings
|
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Panel discusses state's testing
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San Antonio Express News
|
Cesar, M.
|
09/20/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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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
|
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1 state law & 1 federal law = 2 math tests for 8th graders
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Houston Chronicle
|
Mellon, E.
|
09/03/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational tests; Math education; Middle school students
|
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As Texas implements reforms, RGV rep on State Board of Education gets public input
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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)
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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
|
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Education, water high priorities for local legislators in 83rd session
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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
|
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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)
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Austin Independent School District; High school graduation requirements; School ratings
|
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Legislation will prepare students for both the workforce and continued education
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
|
Gross, N.
|
08/22/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Career and technical education; High school graduation requirements
|
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High school counselors face learning curve as state law assigns new roles
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Dallas Morning News
|
Weiss, J.
|
08/20/2013
|
1 TX bill
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; School counselors
|
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It’s education, dummy, not ventriloquism
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Austin American Statesman
|
Young, J.
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08/17/2013
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
|
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Some educators cheer state law's new focus on career education, but shift relies on districts
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Dallas Morning News
|
Leszcynski, R.
|
08/13/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Career and technical education; Teacher shortages
|
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Sen. Dan Patrick Q&A: Demystifying HB 5, the new education law about to go into effect
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Dallas Morning News
|
McKenzie, W.
|
08/11/2013
|
1 TX bill
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End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; School ratings
|
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School ratings are mostly good news
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Editorial
|
08/09/2013
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
School ratings
|
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1 in 5 HISD schools falls short in new ratings
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Mellon, E.
|
08/09/2013
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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School ratings
|
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State rolling out new school-rating system
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Houston Chronicle
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Mellon, E.
|
08/07/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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School ratings
|
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Texas high school students to learn new graduation plan
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Dallas Morning News
|
Weiss, J.
|
08/06/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; High school students
|
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State to relax test standards this year
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Houston Chronicle
|
Mellon, E.
|
08/05/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Williams, Michael L.
|
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Legislature's changes to Texas education go far beyond zapping of 10 STAAR tests
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Dallas Morning News
|
Weiss, J.
|
08/04/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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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
|
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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)
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Educational tests; No Child Left Behind Act; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Devil is in details of new testing, graduation rules
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Houston Chronicle
|
Mellon, E.
|
07/24/2013
|
1 TX bill
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Cargill, Barbara; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
|
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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
|
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At iSchool, 'i' stands for innovation - and independence
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Lee, R.
|
07/22/2013
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1 TX bill
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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)
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Educational accountability; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
|
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Lawmaker: Let school boards decide on curriculums
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Austin American Statesman
|
Staff
|
07/20/2013
|
1 TX bill
|
Aycock, Jimmie Don; Curriculum
|
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TEA may seek waiver to reduce testing
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Cesar, M.
|
07/20/2013
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Educational tests; No Child Left Behind Act
|
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Some State Board of Education members unhappy with new laws
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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.
|
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New legislation passes the test
|
Amarillo Globe-News
|
Editorial
|
07/16/2013
|
1 TX bill
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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
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Many students struggle to pass STAAR even on 2nd attempt
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Austin American Statesman
|
Taboada, M.
|
07/06/2013
|
1 TX bill
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Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
|
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Texas must avoid a return to the vocational track
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Welner, K.
|
06/30/2013
|
1 TX bill
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Career and technical education; Educational attainment; High school graduation requirements
|
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Students in high school fare worse on STAAR
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San Antonio Express News
|
Cesar, M.
|
06/30/2013
|
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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Big changes in store for Texas public schools, but not yet
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Alexander, K.
|
06/23/2013
|
1 TX bill
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Charter schools; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
|
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Lake Travis students face fewer statewide exams
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Anderson, D.
|
06/20/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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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
|
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After 3 decades, Texas Legislature rolls back high-stakes school testing
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Dallas Morning News
|
Weiss, J.
|
06/17/2013
|
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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For students to succeed, stop teaching the test
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Editorial
|
06/13/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational test scores; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Writing instruction
|
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Students get reprieve from tests no longer required by state
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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
|
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Texas students still struggle on STAAR writing tests
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Alexander, K.
|
06/11/2013
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Educational test scores; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Writing instruction
|
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Perry signs education laws, adds road funding to special session
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Austin American Statesman
|
Tilove, J.
|
06/11/2013
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Career and technical education; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Perry, Rick; Van de Putte, Leticia
|
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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
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
|
Waller, M.
|
06/11/2013
|
1 TX bill
|
Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
|
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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Austin American Statesman
|
Selby, W.
|
05/27/2013
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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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)
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College preparedness; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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School testing: Easing up dangerous
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El Paso Times
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Editorial
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05/10/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
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Revised graduation standards aren’t loss of rigor
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Cavazos, M.
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05/10/2013
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1 TX bill
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Career and technical education; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
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Texas Legislature gets it right on high school tests
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Dallas Morning News
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Blow, S.
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05/09/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Career and technical education; College preparedness; High school graduation requirements
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Texas lawmakers put teens in charge of educational rigor
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Editorial
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05/09/2013
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1 TX bill
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Educational technology; High school graduation requirements; Manor Independent School District; New Tech Network; Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education; Technology education
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Major testing measure clears Texas Senate
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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05/07/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
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House Bill 5 approved by Texas Senate
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Bryan Eagle
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Conrad, B.
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05/07/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
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Texas Senate votes to roll back high-stakes testing in high school
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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05/07/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Dewhurst, David; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; School ratings; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
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Texas Senate agrees on education bill to cut school testing
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El Paso Times
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Schladen, M.
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05/07/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational tests; Patrick, Dan; Rodríguez, José
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Senate approves education bill
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Montgomery, D.
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05/07/2013
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Davis, Wendy; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; School ratings; Williams, Thomas 'Tommy'
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Senate approves testing overhaul
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Houston Chronicle
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Cesar, M.
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05/07/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; School ratings; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Texas Senate OKs testing standards overhaul
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San Antonio Express News
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Weissert, W.
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05/07/2013
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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; Patrick, Dan; School ratings; Van de Putte, Leticia; West, Royce
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Legislators should listen to minority parents and leaders
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Dallas Morning News
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McKenzie, W.
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04/30/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Minority students; Van de Putte, Leticia
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Texas House votes to reduce state exams in lower grades
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Smith, M.
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04/30/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational tests; Lavender, George; Patrick, Diane; Ratliff, Bennett; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Moms’ group shakes up status quo on Texas’ testing regimen
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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04/29/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; Hammond, Bill; Howard, Donna; Texans Advocating for Meaningful Student Assessment
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Onward, through the Texas school accountability fog
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Editorial
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04/28/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; School ratings; Williams, Michael L.
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Don’t lower education standards
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Austin American Statesman
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Moran, M.
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04/25/2013
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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High school graduation requirements; Hispanic or Latino students; League of United Latin American Citizens
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The world needs more than scientists
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Austin American Statesman
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Floyd, R.
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04/20/2013
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1 TX bill
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Arts education; High school graduation requirements
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Panel backs revamped graduation standards
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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04/18/2013
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1 TX bill
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End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
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Patrick: Texas not ‘dumbing down’ education standards
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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04/17/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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End-of-course tests; Hammond, Bill; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
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Bill to overhaul high school requirements clears hurdle
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San Antonio Express News
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Cesar, M.
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04/17/2013
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1 TX bill
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Top state senator says no testing retreat in Texas
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San Antonio Express News
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Weissert, W.
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04/17/2013
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1 TX bill
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Career and technical education; College preparedness; End-of-course tests; Hammond, Bill; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; Van de Putte, Leticia
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Reducing social studies will stunt Texas students
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Hardy, P.
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04/16/2013
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1 TX bill
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End-of-course tests; Social studies education
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Con: 'Fewer tests serves most children best'
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Victoria Advocate
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Astrain, C.
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04/15/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational tests; End-of-course tests
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Pro: More tests provide way to assess achievement
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Victoria Advocate
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Astrain, C.
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04/15/2013
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1 TX bill
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Educational tests; End-of-course tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Strama, Mark
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Texas Senate should amend House assault on rigor
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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04/14/2013
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1 TX bill
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Curriculum; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
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Too much inflexibility harms students
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San Antonio Express News
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Woods, B.
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04/14/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Curriculum; High school graduation requirements
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Time is at hand to better prepare students for job market
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Rivero, H.
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04/14/2013
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1 TX bill
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Career and technical education; College preparatory curriculum; High school graduation requirements
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Texas rethinking its testing, curriculum standards
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Houston Chronicle
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Weissert, W.
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04/13/2013
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational accountability; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements
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Texas should keep its school testing standards
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Houston Chronicle
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Finn Jr., C.
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04/11/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
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Senate votes to delay Texas school ratings until 2014
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Dallas Morning News
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Stutz, T.
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04/09/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Deuell, Bob; School ratings
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Education issues present a problem for Rick Perry
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Dallas Morning News
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McKenzie, W.
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04/09/2013
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1 TX bill
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Higher education accountability; Perry, Rick; Public schools; University of Texas at Austin
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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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Legislature's actions important for schools
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Victoria Advocate
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Editorial
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04/03/2013
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1 TX bill
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Raise Your Hand Texas
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STAAR tests begin next week amid uncertainty for 5th-, 8th-graders
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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04/01/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academic promotion and retention; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Student Success Initiative; Tutoring; West, Royce
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2 key reasons I voted against HB5
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Dallas Morning News
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Strama, M.
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04/01/2013
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1 TX bill
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Achievement gaps; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Strama, Mark
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New education collaborative speaks as one voice to state lawmakers
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Editorial
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04/01/2013
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1 TX bill
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School boards; School superintendents
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Lawmakers seek flexibility, balance for education
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Waller, M.
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03/31/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Career and technical education; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Hunter, Todd; Patrick, Dan
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Strama stood up for Texas students
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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03/30/2013
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1 TX bill
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Strama, Mark
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Reducing high school rigor a bad move
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San Antonio Express News
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Hammond, B.
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03/30/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; Hammond, Bill; High school graduation requirements; Strama, Mark
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School reform is finally happening
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Beaumont Enterprise
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Editorial
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03/28/2013
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1 TX bill
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Career and technical education; High school graduation rates
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Texas house cuts end-of-course exams to 5 from 15
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Waller, M.
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03/28/2013
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1 TX bill
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; Gonzalez, Naomi; High school graduation requirements; Strama, Mark
|
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El Paso Rep. Naomi Gonzalez votes against Texas bill easing curriculum standard
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El Paso Times
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Schladen, M.
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03/28/2013
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1 TX bill
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End-of-course tests; Gonzalez, Naomi; High school graduation requirements; Strama, Mark
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Local educators sound off on bill that would slash 10 end-of-course exams
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Laredo Morning Times
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Velasquez, J.
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03/28/2013
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1 TX bill
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End-of-course tests
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East Texas education officials cheer curriculum reform
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Longview News-Journal
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Jones, P.
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03/28/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Career and technical education; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
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Area school boards agree on wish list to send to legislators
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Gragg, W.
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03/28/2013
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1 TX bill
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End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; School boards; School superintendents
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Texas House votes to reduce high-stakes testing, change graduation requirements
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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03/27/2013
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Branch, Dan; Deshotel, Joe; Educational tests; End-of-course tests; Gonzalez, Naomi; High school graduation requirements; Strama, Mark
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House votes to revamp high school testing, graduation requirements
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Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
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03/27/2013
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Branch, Dan; Educational tests; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Strama, Mark
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Texas House passes bill to reduce end-of-course exams in public schools
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Montgomery, D.
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03/27/2013
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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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
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House ed bill reduces high-stakes exams
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Houston Chronicle
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Mellon, E.
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03/27/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; Gonzalez, Naomi; High school graduation requirements; Strama, Mark; Turner, Sylvester; Villarreal, Mike
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House OKs testing, graduation standards overhaul
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San Antonio Express News
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Weissert, W.
|
03/27/2013
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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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
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Graduation changes could disqualify students from automatic college admission
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Austin American Statesman
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Alexander, K.
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03/26/2013
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Automatic admissions; Aycock, Jimmie Don; Branch, Dan; High school graduation requirements; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Seliger, Kel; University of Texas at Austin; Villarreal, Mike
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Texas House debating reducing number of end-of-course exams students must take to graduate
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Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
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03/26/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
|
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Texas education chief: Cut fewer end-of-course exams than House bill proposes
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Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
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03/26/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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End-of-course tests; Williams, Michael L.
|
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Legislators set to weaken Texas education
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Dallas Morning News
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McKenzie, W.
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03/26/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational accountability; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
|
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Texas moms unite to rein in state's end-of-course testing
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Montgomery, D.
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03/26/2013
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1 TX bill
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; Nelson, Jane; Patrick, Diane; Williams, Michael L.
|
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Texas House bill gives students more room to feel good
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Editorial
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03/26/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
|
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Where school choice doesn't mean vouchers
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Sorum, M.
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03/26/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Curriculum; Educational tests; Fort Worth Independent School District
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Vote no to drastically reduced testing in Texas
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Austin American Statesman
|
Editorial
|
03/24/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Curriculum; End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan
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Career training good for students, employers and Texas
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Austin American Statesman
|
Workman, P.
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03/22/2013
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Career and technical education; Gonzales, Larry; High school graduation requirements; Rodriguez, Eddie; Skilled workers; Workman, Paul
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Trading standardized tests for flexibility, new accountability
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Aycock, J.
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03/21/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements
|
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Legislators move to reduce exams for Texas students
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Houston Chronicle
|
Mellon, E.
|
03/21/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
|
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Texas lawmakers now tackling big challenges
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San Antonio Express News
|
Straus, J.
|
03/21/2013
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1 TX bill
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Educational accountability; Government transparency; Straus, Joe, III; Water finance
|
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Panel OKs fewer high-stakes tests
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Austin American Statesman
|
Staff
|
03/20/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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End-of-course tests
|
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Senate panel votes to roll back student testing in Texas high schools
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Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
03/20/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan; West, Royce
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Senate panel OKs bill reducing student testing
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San Antonio Express News
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A.P. Wire
|
03/20/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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End-of-course tests; Patrick, Dan
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PRO/CON VIEW: Should Algebra II be mandatory in Texas high schools?
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Beaumont Enterprise
|
Editorial
|
03/19/2013
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1 TX bill
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Curriculum; Math education
|
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State's lawmakers are tested by issue of testing
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San Antonio Express News
|
Mellon, E.
|
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
|
Alexander, K.
|
03/13/2013
|
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 House panel votes to scale back high school testing
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Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
03/13/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
|
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Texas Senate considers changes to school testing
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San Antonio Express News
|
Tomlinson, C.
|
03/13/2013
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Duncan, Robert; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; Planned Parenthood; Seliger, Kel; Sex education; West, Royce
|
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Career education plan stirs fear of minority 'tracking'
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Austin American Statesman
|
Alexander, K.
|
03/11/2013
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Career and technical education; High school graduation requirements; Minority students; Racial discrimination; Rodriguez, Eddie; Van de Putte, Leticia
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Legislature likely to debate statewide property tax to fund public schools
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
|
Rangel, E.
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03/02/2013
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1 TX bill
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Duncan, Robert; King, Ken; Ogden, Steve; Perry, Charles; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; School finance; Smithee, John; Statewide property taxes
|
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Testing in Texas has gone too far, say key insiders
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San Antonio Express News
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Mellon, E.
|
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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Legislative session provides anxious moments for MISD
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Midland Reporter Telegram
|
Moriak, M.
|
02/25/2013
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Charter schools; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
|
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Testing critics crowd House, Senate education panel hearings
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Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
02/20/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; End-of-course tests; Hammond, Bill; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Texas must emphasize more vocational education
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McAllen Monitor
|
Janes, J.
|
02/18/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Career and technical education; Pauken, Tom; Skilled workers
|
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TEXAS LEGISLATURE: Testing reform garners bipartisan support
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San Angelo Standard Times
|
Waller, M.
|
02/17/2013
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; End-of-course tests; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; School ratings; Straus, Joe, III
|
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Graduation mandates up for debate
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Houston Chronicle
|
Mellon, E.
|
02/16/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Developmental education; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
|
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Williams worried about looser graduation standards
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Austin American Statesman
|
Staff
|
02/15/2013
|
1 TX bill
|
High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan; Williams, Michael L.
|
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Bills would aid school course flexibility
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San Antonio Express News
|
Mellon, E.
|
02/15/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Developmental education; High school graduation requirements; Patrick, Dan
|
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High school graduation proposals prompt warning
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Alexander, K.
|
02/14/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; High school graduation requirements; Math education; Paredes, Raymund; Patrick, Dan; Science education
|
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Superintendents criticize high-stakes state tests
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Jinkins, S.
|
02/14/2013
|
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
|
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
|
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Time to end testing obsession
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Van de Putte, L.
|
02/12/2013
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Aycock, Jimmie Don; Educational tests; End-of-course tests; Patrick, Diane; Seliger, Kel; Van de Putte, Leticia; Villarreal, Mike
|
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Reset state’s testing system
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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
|
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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
|
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House education leaders call for sharp reduction in STAAR tests
|
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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Senate, House committee move to roll back high-stakes testing in Texas schools
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Dallas Morning News
|
Stutz, T.
|
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; Patrick, Dan
|
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Bill is a step back from rigorous public schools in Texas
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Editorial
|
02/07/2013
|
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.
|
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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