The Bookshelf: Jan. 14, 2015
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Your Water Footprint. 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.
Past Contributions
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![Your Water Footprint: The Shocking Facts About How Much Water We Use to Make Everyday Products by Stephen Leahy]()
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The Q&A: Greg Flores
In this week's Q&A, we interview Greg Flores, vice president of state legislative affairs for the San Antonio Water System. Full Story
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The Q&A: William Fulton
In this week's Q&A, we interview William Fulton, director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University. Full Story
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15 Education Predictions for 2015
From the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind, to blended learning and kindergarten entry exams, this collection of predictions from unique voices in U.S. education illustrates a dichotomy of optimism and reservations. Full Story
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How Private Interests Are Changing the Education Landscape
Policymakers and activists largely favor increased involvement from the private sector in the nationwide push for public school reform. Full Story
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The Bookshelf: Jan. 8, 2015
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights The Test. Full Story
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![The Test: Why Our Schools Are Obsessed with Standardized Testing—But You Don’t Have to Be by Anya Kamenetz]()
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Idaho Funds New Gardening Programs in K-12 Schools
The Idaho Department of Education began the year by announcing a $20,000 initiative to fund hands-on gardening programs in schools across the state. Full Story
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Top Lawyer at State Health Agency Resigns Over Contract
Jack Stick, the top lawyer for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, is resigning his post amid a crumbling state contract with data warehouse 21CT. Full Story
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At UT-Austin, Brains Aren't All That's Scattered
Lose 100 brains and the whole world seems to freak out. But what of the pediments, bricks, flags, clock faces and who knows what else that have gone missing from the university over the years? Full Story
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The Q&A: Janice Magness
In this week's Q&A, we interview Janice Magness of the Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research. Full Story
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