Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...to Pres. Obama Samantha Power, featuring her memoir, The Education of an Idealist; historian and National Book Award winner..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Demand and Supply

The CBAC makes its recommendations, and the school board ponders its options

"...campuses. This wasn't the only time-sensitive demand: IT firm Pearson School Systems announced that, as of 2012, it will..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Jon Pearson..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Defending the death penalty, the new Gov, the schools, and all that Jazz.

"...Education begins in the home; if that institution is not..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Column

Pat Forgione's Last Sales Job

AISD spins the wheel on bond election

"...retire next year. Under Chapter 41 of the Texas Education Code, school districts are classified as property-wealthy or property-poor:..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

2018 Texas Teen Book Festival Lineup

Tenth fest brings YA stars Marissa Meyer, Patrick Ness, & more

"...Have Anything Nice to Say) ● Lilliam Rivera (The Education of Margot Sánchez) ● Marissa Meyer (Archenemies) ● Mark..."

July 25, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...everything went wrong. Cast: Amir Asgharnejad, Brett Gelman, Adam Pearson, Annie Hamilton, Alexandra Marzella, Hugo Armstrong, Joe Hartzler, Andrew..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...State Auditor's office issued a report criticizing the Texas Education Agency for a lack of safeguards in its contract..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature

Quote of the Week

"...– Former Education Commissioner Robert Scott on Texas' $90 million testing contract..."

March 1, 2013 News Column

Headlines

"...expecting spirited discussions with keynote speakers U.S. Secre­tary of Education Arne Duncan and Pearson CEO Marjorie Scardino, both controversial..."

March 9, 2012 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...50%, and the city of Austin for its public education projects. – Rachel Proctor May..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...With more than 10 years of employment in higher education, an earned Ph.D. in computer science, college administration experience,..."

March 15, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Jon Pearson..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column

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A right, a left, another right: our letters column takes it on the chin.

"...Carl Pearson..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...tales of illegal immigrants whose dreams of prosperity, love, education, and security are quashed. (Dec. 10)..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Further Reflections

SXSW Film Festival

"...she can't afford than apply it toward a college education. The characters maintain our interest throughout this 75-minute-long feature..."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

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