Farewell to Linda Bridges, Hero of Texas Schools

Teachers union leader passes, leaving legacy of advocacy

"...and overshadowed for many by the devastating news that Linda Bridges, president of the state's largest teaching union, had..."

Jan. 14, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Bridges to Forever

The theme for the coming week is public input

"...Participants include Mayor Steve Adler and Capital Metro CEO Linda Watson, in a panel discussion on "Mobility ATX user..."

June 19, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Mountain Between Us

This is what a boring plane crash movie looks like

"...by: Hany Abu-Assad. Starring: Idris Elba, Kate Winslet, Beau Bridges, Dermot Mulroney and Linda Sorensen...."

Oct. 6, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Education of Greg Abbott

Attorney general in hot water over school plan

"...Cue eye-rolling from Texas American Federation of Teachers President Linda Bridges, who said, "With champions like Greg Abbott, early-childhood..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Teachers Want Books Checked at Pension Fund

TRS internal investigation isn't credible, union president says

"...On Oct. 25, Linda Bridges, president of teachers' union Texas AFT, called for..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Guv's '65 Percent' mandate called arbitrary and a distraction

"...whim rather than research. Texas Federation of Teachers President Linda Bridges says such decisions force districts to cut funding..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Top 10 Education Stories

"...Elemen­tary rendered unusable after the Halloween storms. 9) Farewell, Linda..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

School Finance: Abbott Doubles Down

Refuses to drop his appeal of court's ruling

"...Linda Bridges, president of the Texas branch of the American..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas School Funding

Still unconstitutional

"...summed up by Texas American Federation of Teachers President Linda Bridges. Point one: "The kids are worth it, and..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Strayhorn Leaves GOP Primary and Goes Indie

Comptroller decides to keep fighting Perry into November

"...school finance. Strayhorn's new independent status, said TFT head Linda Bridges, "improves the prospects for a productive debate on..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

House Gives Perry the Finger

House Bills 2 and 3 die; it's back to square one

"...first opportunity to afford health insurance, said TFT President Linda Bridges. "It's a crime to take away something so..."

July 29, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...position of president Saturday. Former Corpus Christi chapter president Linda Bridges will replace Cole. The union, according to a..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Judge: Texas School Finance System Unconstitutional

Now what? Legislators, education advocates and think tanks respond

"...Texas AFT President Linda Bridges wrote that Dietz ruling shows "the state’s system..."

Feb. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Poverty Knocks at Texas' Door

State's top guns order more cuts

"...the educational system. Texas American Federation of Teachers President Linda Bridges called this proposal "a glib request to 'tighten..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Poverty Knocks

Texas' financial black hole widens

"...the rest of the educational system. Texas AFT President Linda Bridges called this proposal "a glib request to 'tighten..."

May 29, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...Linda Bridges, president of the state's biggest teachers' union, Texas..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature

Davis Enters Race, Mudslinging Begins

A governor's race with lots of buzz

"...Calling her "a champion for public education," Texas AFT president Linda Bridges said, "With Davis at the helm, we'll finally..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dietz Rules Against School Finance System

Judge rules school finance unconstitutional

"...In a statement, Texas American Fed­er­ation of Teachers President Linda Bridges wrote, "Today's ruling should spur the Legislature to..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

LegeLines

Odds and ends from the Capitol

"...the $500-per-student cut passed last session. Texas AFT President Linda Bridges drily commented, "The best that can be said..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

State Budget Estimate Up, But Much Already Spent

Texas prepares for second half of grand bait and switch

"...Texas AFT president Linda Bridges backed that call, and said, "Today’s revenue forecast..."

Jan. 7, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Pride: Not So Special Tally

Perry always declares victory, even when he loses

"...powers to unilaterally renegotiate teacher contracts. Texas AFT President Linda Bridges said that package "will roll Texas back toward..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Quote of the Week

"...chose not to do it." – Texas AFT President Linda Bridges, on conference committee rejection of a state budget..."

July 1, 2011 News Column

Drop in the Bucket: Disputed Fed Ed Funding Comes to Texas

Disputed fed ed funding comes to Texas

"...next budget cycle. In a statement, Texas AFT Presi­dent Linda Bridges said that would insure the money is "used..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The State of Perry's Smile

Governor proposes less for arts, more for big business

"...legislative agenda. When it was delivered, Texas AFT president Linda Bridges summed the whole thing up best: "Gov. Perry,"..."

Feb. 9, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry vs. Texas Teachers

Is the governor standing between educators and federal stimulus money?

"...Brad Willingham and Texas American Federation of Teachers President Linda Bridges, who sided with Perry in rejecting those funds,..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...– Linda Bridges, president of Texas office of American Federation of..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature

Fed School Funding

Teachers' unions say Race to the Top places too much emphasis on testing

"...House Bill 3 in 2009. Still, Texas AFT President Linda Bridges discounted Perry's concerns about the Common Core Standards..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Out of the Race to the Top

Legislators, educators respond to lost federal funds

"...a targeted campus, without discretion." However, Texas AFT President Linda Bridges added that this means they are opposing the..."

Jan. 14, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

School Bill Put to the Test

Omnibus school bill doesn't make the grade, critics say

"...Linda Bridges, president of the Texas affiliate of the American..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

TEA: Neeley Steps Down

Official story: Forced out when informed by governor's staff that he's ready for new leadership at Texas Education Agency

"...handed down from the governor and legislative leadership," said Linda Bridges, president of the Texas chapter of American Federation..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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