Opinion: Another Unfair Burden Put on Texas’ Public Schools

Greg Abbott and Mike Morath have put Texas schools in an impossible decision: shift to online learning, which is not as effective, or put students and families at risk by returning in the fall.

"...immediately shifted to teaching online. To Commissioner of Education Mike Morath, no teaching was occurring because there was no..."

July 3, 2020 Column by Alyssa Potasznik

Abbott Appoints New Education Commissioner

Education advocates criticized Morath for attempting to quietly privatize Dallas ISD

"...as Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Dallas ISD trustee Mike Morath as the new Texas education commis­sion­er, replacing the..."

Dec. 25, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Data Integrity Issues Plague STAAR Testing

Education commissioner cancels June retest dates

"...bulk of school tests for Texas students: Education Commissioner Mike Morath has basically scrapped much of this year's exams..."

June 17, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Amid COVID Chaos, STAAR Scores Take Dive

Number of students taking standardized tests also drops

"...The declining scores alarm people like Education Com­mis­sioner Mike Morath, especially among the younger students; the earlier the..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Teachers Unions File Suit

Believe Senate Bill 1882 will lead to "charterization" of public school system

"...Association filed a joint lawsuit against Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath over legislation that they say allows charter networks..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

24-Texas Teachers Talk of “Trauma” at TribFest

Educators discuss the challenges of reopening schools, TEA head defends decision to administer STAAR tests

"..."Anybody" presumably includes Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath, Checka's panelmate in the "Public Education in the..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Will School Funding Take a Beating From a Pandemic-Pressed Budget?

Pandemic-pressed budget puts 2019's funding gains at risk

"...accountability for the Texas Education Agen­cy and its commissioner, Mike Morath, who currently has broad latitude to make decisions..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Opinion: Even Post-COVID, A-F School Ranking System Should Get an F

We should take this moment to evaluate the utility of the A-F system as a whole, as it does not sufficiently capture the nuance of the work being done in our schools

"...Designed by the administration of current Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath, the ostensible purpose of these rankings has been..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Column by Rolf Straubhaar

Austin ISD Receives "B" Grade from Texas Education Agency

District's overall score was 89%

"...or sanction from the state's education agency. TEA Commissioner Mike Morath said the A-F system will not see any..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Campuses: Mostly in Good Standing

97% of district schools reach state targets for accountability

"...especially after recent ambiguous statements from Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath...."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Another Failing Grade

When the school's grading system itself gets an "F"

"...Commissioner Mike Morath said in a statement that the standards are..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

No Quick Answers on STAAR Glitch

District and state officials remain in the dark on STAAR malfunction

"...some or all of their answers. Texas' Education Commissioner Mike Morath called the failure "unacceptable," adding that ETS "is..."

April 15, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Addressing Sexual Assault by Student-Athletes

Campaign hopes to eradicate rapes on high school campuses

"...justice and accountability for one’s behavior. Commissioner of Education Mike Morath said Friday that while sexual assault is not..."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...Education Commissioner Mike Morath lived up to his combative reputation by launching..."

March 11, 2016 News Feature

Opinion: Want to Correct “Learning Loss” in Texas Schools? Listen to Texas Students.

To improve students' experience in school and their capacity to learn, student voices need to be amplified

"...TEA Commissioner Mike Morath recently called "learning loss" the "largest problem facing..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Column by Haley DeVos-Roy

AISD Decides: Back-to-School Means On Campus, In Person, No Virtual Learning

District cites funding fears after Lege's failure to act

"...Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, means that unless Education Commissioner Mike Morath granted a waiver, districts would receive no funding..."

June 18, 2021 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Graduations Presage AISD's Return to In-Person Learning

As COVID-19 case counts drop and vaccination rates rise, the district looks to the fall

"...this fall. Its failure means that, unless Education Com­mis­sioner Mike Morath grants a waiver, school districts must pay to..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...deputy chief of staff to Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath, Delgado will be responsible for AISD's Parent Engagement..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature

Inside the Facebook Wars Dividing Thousands of AISD Parents

Who comes first in Austin schools?

"...has no connection to Casis, had emailed TEA Commis­sion­er Mike Morath and AISD Super­in­ten­dent Stephanie Elizalde to request a..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Public Notice: Heads Up, Pandemic Parents:

Do You Want a Public School to Come Back To?

"...Given all that, maybe TEA Commissioner Mike Morath could at least pitch in on a few..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Ted Cruz, Julián Castro Lead Texas Tribune Festival Lineup

September politico fest draws 400 speakers

"...former commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command • Mike Morath, Texas education commissioner • Betsy Price, mayor of..."

Aug. 1, 2019 News Post by Kimberley Jones

What Follows Five Years of Failure at Mendez Middle School?

Making the grade

"...next five years at least, according to TEA Commissioner Mike Morath, A-F will be the measure by which Texas..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Looking at the Lege After a Flaccid Special Session

Alpha males Abbott and Patrick can't get their red meat passed

"...attack on teacher employment rights. However, Texas Educa­tion Commissioner Mike Morath got involved and pushed for increased merit pay,..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Headlines

"...the new Texas Education Agency commissioner. Dallas ISD trustee Mike Morath, who has spent much of his political career..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature

Women on the Verge

Interview with Filmmaker Rebecca Miller

"...into the artistic life. Her parents are photographer Inge Morath and dramatist Arthur Miller. At the time of her..."

Feb. 23, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten