Pulling From TEA Report, Ratliff Argues Public Schools Better Than Charters

Ratliff gets rebuke from federal education heads for saying public schools outperform charters

"...stance taken by State Board of Education Vice Chair Thomas Ratliff, and he says he's got the numbers to..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Finding an SBOE Balance: District Roundup

SBOE contests around the state

"...up to Red River). In the Republic­an primary, moderate Thomas Ratliff used both his well-known name – his father..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

SBOE: Without Darkness, There Can Be No Light

Centrists on path to loosen right-wingers' hold

"...mere 860 were the edge in favor of moderate Thomas Ratliff, son of former Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff. And..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

State Board of Education Rejects Racist Mexican-American Textbook

Board votes unanimously to dump controversial, error-riddled book

"...the book’s publishing company. Board members, including Republican member Thomas Ratliff, R-Mount Pleasant, grilled Dunbar on the integrity of..."

Nov. 16, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Top 10 Education Stories

"...Educa­tion­al Testing Service. State Board of Education Vice Chair Thomas Ratliff warned that the change doesn't matter, because opponents..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: August 26

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Dan Patrick and State Board of Education vice chairman Thomas Ratliff debated whether CSCOPE was a useful tool for..."

Aug. 26, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...both ends of the political spectrum. Republican SBOE nominee* Thomas Ratliff condemned the move as "'social investing' rather than..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature

Creationist McLeroy Booted From SBOE Chair

Senate Dems successfully block Perry's nomination

"...2007. (At press time Wednesday, moderate Republican and lobbyist Thomas Ratliff – son of former Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Quick Election Round-Up: State

Statewide and local primary results

"...in danger – the creationism-promoting arch-conservative currently trails moderate Thomas Ratliff, son of former Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff, at..."

March 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

SBOE Member Wants to “Deny Hispanics” Vote on Racist Mexican-American Textbooks

Education watchdog reveals e-mail exchange after public info request

"...In an exchange with moderate Republican Thomas Ratliff, R-Mount Pleasant, Bradley indicates that he would prefer..."

Sept. 21, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Refugees, Republicans, & Rhetoric

Refugee politics take center stage

"...– rejected a proposal offered up by moderate Republican Thomas Ratliff of Mount Pleasant that would ensure textbooks get..."

Nov. 22, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Abbott Sides With Homeschoolers

Gov appoints Bahorich as chair of SBOE

"...Her positions are so extreme that board vice-chair Thomas Ratliff, who had been expected to run to replace..."

June 22, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Quote of the Week

"...– State Board of Education Vice Chair Thomas Ratliff, offering his opinion of the debate over teaching..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Column

Save Texas Schools Gets Back in the Game

Protesters call foul on education funding

"...stage with Republicans like State Board of Education member Thomas Ratliff, union leaders, school administrators and students who addressed..."

March 24, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...McLeroy (who lost his primary to the more moderate Thomas Ratliff). More than 100 religious leaders from Christian, Jewish,..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature

Oops!

"...referred in "Naked City" ("SBOE Draws Bipartisan Fire") to Thomas Ratliff as a Republican member of the State Board..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Column

SBOE: Reading, Writing, and Fighting Socialism

SBOE passes new education standards along party lines

"...as said, McLeroy was defeated by the more middle-of-the-road Thomas Ratliff, and Dunbar's seat will be fought over by..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

April 13 primary run-offs – early voting April 5-9

"...Don McLeroy by an active supporter of public education, Thomas Ratliff, suggests that even GOP voters can only stomach..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...THE PLUTONIUM CIRCUSD: George Ratliff. This is a reprint of the Austin Chronicle review..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Risk Immersion

Time again to sink deeply into FronteraFest's exhilarating experiments in performance

"..."The Alcoholic Drama" by Thomas LeVrier. One act, three actresses. Directed by Chase Hodgson...."

Jan. 16, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...also gather at car wrecks." -- State Sen. Bill Ratliff, R-Mount Pleasant, commenting on the crowds gathered to wish..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

TCB

The ongoing liquor-fueled legend of the Hickoids, Neil Diamond's people make the Diamond Smugglers' life hell, and Pete Townshend will be at SXSW anyway, anyhow, anywhere

"...a favor to old friend and Veronica creator Rob Thomas, who has also used songs from the Wannabes, the..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

The Gift of Giving

Contribution & Expenditure Reports: July-December, '95

"...beer distributor Roy Butler of Capitol Beverage, $250; Shannon Ratliff, McGinnis, Lochridge, and Kilgore, $250; Ramada Inn South President..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Improv … Tragedy? Absurdity? WTF, Institution Theater?

If it bends, it's funny; if it breaks Beckett, what is it?

"...Theatre," says director Olmstead. "It was hosted by John Ratliff; and during the suggestions portion, a young man gave,..."

July 18, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Save Texas Schools Declares Independence

Have Texas lawmakers made 'adequate yearly progress'?

"...words came from GOP State Board of Education member Thomas Rat­liff: "Every time the state board of education or..."

March 30, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Painting by Numbers

Wherein we recall how we got here ... and contemplate the baleful map-drawing future

"...Senate. Dem­ocrats, with the help of moderate Republican Bill Ratliff, used Senate rules to kill it again, so Perry..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

FronteraFest Schedule

"...Glamping Trip. David Lee Hess, Lisa Jackson, and John Ratliff create improv using personal monologues as a starting point...."

Jan. 8, 2010 Arts Feature

Developing Stories: Concord – At Last

Up from the muck at Concordia

"...attorneys Andy Sarwal and Richard Suttle), Concordia University President Thomas Cedel, hard-pressed city staff (who put in long overtime..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Shortcuts

"...sales agents; preparing a press kit, etc. IFFM alums Thomas Pallotta (The High Road), George Ratliff (Purgatory County), and..."

March 7, 1997 Screens Column

If They Can Make It There...

"...all categories from the documentary to the student short. Thomas Pallotta's feature The High Road -- a dark comedy..."

Aug. 16, 1996 Screens Feature

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