The Q&A: Todd Caldwell
In this week's Q&A, we interview Todd Caldwell, a hydrologist and geoscientist at the Bureau of Economic Geology at the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story
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Christine Ayala
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Christine Ayala was a Texas Tribune fellow, focusing on reporting and newsletter production, in 2014 and 2015. Before joining the Tribune, Christine interned for the Austin American-Statesman features desk and Dallas Morning News public safety desk. At the University of Texas at Austin, she reported and edited for The Daily Texan.
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The Bookshelf: Feb. 11, 2015
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Betting the Farm on a Drought. Full Story
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New Finance Magazine Targets Grades 4-6
Financial literacy is not typically included in elementary curriculum guidelines, but NBC financial editor Jean Chatzky is challenging that precedent with her new money magazine for kids, called Your $. Full Story
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Obama Budget Aims to Increase Education Funding
President Obama on Monday delivered to Congress his 2016 budget proposal, which includes a $3.6 billion increase in discretionary funds for the Department of Education. Full Story
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UT Education Alumnus Named AISD Superintendent
After a protracted search, Austin Independent School District’s Board of Trustees named Paul Cruz the district’s first Hispanic superintendent. Full Story
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International STEM Rankings Show U.S. Far From Top
A new report by the Pew Research Center measured and compared perceptions of science and society in the U.S. Full Story
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The Bookshelf: Feb. 5, 2015
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Loving Learning. Full Story
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Top K-12 Tech Picks
Much like the latest cellphone models, classroom technology seems to develop overnight. Here are eight tools and platforms that may be of interest to teachers and education leaders in the coming year. Full Story
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The Q&A: Sarah Powell
In this week's Q&A, we interview Sarah Powell, a University of Texas assistant professor in the Department of Special Education. Full Story
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Kentucky Students Aim to Influence Superintendent Selection
A group of middle and high school students in Kentucky have organized to influence the appointment of Fayette County’s next superintendent. Full Story
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