Williams for Education Commissioner: Uh, Why?

Former Railroad Commissioner an inexplicable choice to lead schools

"...Welcome to the era of Commissioner of Education Michael Williams. No, do not adjust your..."

Sept. 2, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Scott Quitting Texas Education Agency

Controversial schools commissioner to leave July 2

"...appointee causes nary a flutter, but not so today. Commissioner of Education Robert Scott – possibly Texas' most widely-known..."

May 1, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Appoints New Education Commissioner

Education advocates criticized Morath for attempting to quietly privatize Dallas ISD

"...There are some clenched jaws in Texas education circles as Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Dallas..."

Dec. 25, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD Receives "B" Grade from Texas Education Agency

District's overall score was 89%

"...School District received a "B" letter grade from the Texas Education Agency in a report released Wednesday for a..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Will Texas Do Better?

Ongoing lawsuits are keeping everything in limbo, but after that …

"...Last session, education issues split the House viciously. Republicans held their noses..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ted Cruz, Julián Castro Lead Texas Tribune Festival Lineup

September politico fest draws 400 speakers

"...the very tip of the iceberg of this year’s Texas Tribune Festival lineup...."

Aug. 1, 2019 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Court Rules Texas School Finance Unconstitutional

Dietz says current system fails students, must be rebuilt

"...In a long-awaited turn for Texas education, Judge John Dietz today issued his final ruling..."

Aug. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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.

"...In 10 years of teaching, I have seen Texas enact policies that have eroded families' trust in public..."

July 3, 2020 Column by Alyssa Potasznik

Will Texas Do Better?

As the 83rd Legislature slouches toward Austin, hope dances a two-step with apprehension

"...the arrival of the Legis­lat­ure with a mixture of Texas welcome and political trepidation, and the 83rd session, which..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Dems Fired Up, Ready to Go in Congressional Races

Four top prospects bring Big Blue Energy to TribFest

"...a year to go (!) but for so many Texas Democrats, victory is so close they can also taste..."

Sept. 28, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Top 10 Education Stories

School finance lawsuits, AISD board shakeup, and more

"...of political nepotism, Gov. Rick Perry appointed former Railroad Commissioner and failed U.S. Senate candidate Michael Wil­liams as the..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Higher-Ed Commissioner Raymund Paredes Retires

Steps down after 15 years helping Texans access postsecondary education

"...After 15 years as the state's commissioner of higher education, Raymund Paredes announced last week that..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Disputed fed ed funding comes to Texas

"...After a long fight, Texas looks likely to receive a delayed $830 million in..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry Signs Education Bill: Now What?

Gov signs off on HB5 after veto speculation

"...system, it's one of the most significant pieces of education legislation in decades...."

June 10, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

An Education Only a Boss Could Love

Public schools lurch a little closer to privatization with HB 2

"...The House education bill introduced last week drew instant criticism from teachers..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...Samantha Smoot, executive director of the Texas Freedom Network since 1998, recently announced her resignation, effective..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Chronicle Endorsements: State of Texas

Senate, House, State Board of Education, and more races

"...Rampant gerrymandering makes most Texas Senate seats so secure that endorsements are almost irrelevant...."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Kashmere HS Marching Band Saves Texas Schools?

Public education needs more ‘Thunder Soul’

"...With legislative discourse choking public education, activists, parents, and students descend on the capitol tomorrow..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...first week of December, early voting in the 2020 Texas primaries is only a couple of months away. It..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Austin, Texas Cities Promise Legal Fight Against SB 4

City Council to vote on SB 4 lawsuit resolution Thursday

"...Local leaders from across Texas banded together Tuesday (May 16) on the Capitol‘s south..."

May 16, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Cheese in the Heart of Texas

Austin's getting cheesy

"...the Americas. With more than 1,200 members, ACS provides education, business development, and networking for cheesemakers, retailers, and cheese..."

July 31, 2009 Food Feature by MM Pack

Lege Goes to School: Education Bills

"...community schools: Lawmakers have filed a broad slate of education bills, some of which fix what they've earlier broken,..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Scrap It or Cap It? What to Do With Texas' Top Ten Percent Law.

Some want to do away with the post-'Hopwood' admissions law, but UT officials and others say it works

"...who testified at last Wednesday's Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education hearing regarding the Top Ten Percent law governing Texas..."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Save Texas Schools Rally

February 23, 2013. 13 photos.

"...ISD’s Eastside Memorial High’s Panther Band join the Save Texas Schools March and Rally 2013...."

Feb. 27, 2013 Photo Gallery

Texas House District 47: Workman’s Blues

Can anybody beat Paul Workman?

"...told me last week. The local real estate agent, education business entrepreneur, and former systems analyst with the Attor­ney..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Education Reforms Not Unachievable

"...Dear Editor, I have seen reasonable criticisms of the education reforms I promoted in the special session. And I..."

Aug. 16, 2006 Postmarks

Texas Tribune Fest Held This Weekend

Nancy Pelosi, Julián Castro to join Trib Fest

"...music, comics, posters, or books, statewide news outlet the Texas Tribune will hold its fifth annual Texas Tribune Festival..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Carving Up Texas

A Preview of Redistricting at the Lege

"...a certain way over the flat surface we call Texas, into 15 (state Board of Education) or 31 (state..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Texas Backward

County takes one small step toward sanity on gun control

"...– not renewed but not quite canceled, in a Commissioners Court nonaction that might – or might not –..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Column by Michael King

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