Past Contributions

• The Bookshelf: Oct. 29, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman Oct. 28, 2015

  In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Bibliotech. Full Story 

• New Teachers Struggle, Find Support in Mentors

  By Eleanor Dearman Oct. 28, 2015

  Teacher turnover is a reality of U.S. education, where one in 10 teachers quit after their first year. Veteran teachers who offer mentorship and empathy can help younger peers facing disillusionment. Full Story 

• Event: A Symposium on Higher Education

  By Eleanor Dearman Oct. 28, 2015

  The Texas Tribune is pleased to present a daylong symposium, in partnership with Baylor University, on higher education in Texas. Full Story 

• Event: Public Education: The Next Five Years

  By Eleanor Dearman Oct. 28, 2015

  Public education takes the spotlight in this installment of a special statewide series of public events presented by the Texas Tribune looking ahead five years in eight major policy areas. Full Story 

• The Brief: Oct. 28, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman and John Reynolds Oct. 28, 2015

  As the leading contenders to become the Republican nominee for president meet this evening in Boulder for the third presidential debate, Texas Senator Ted Cruz has as much on the line as anyone tonight. Full Story 

• The Brief: Oct. 27, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman and John Reynolds Oct. 27, 2015

  A new World Health Organization study that categorizes red and processed meats as potential carcinogens has drawn a critic in Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller. Full Story 

• The Q&A: Robin Fuchs-Young

  By Eleanor Dearman Oct. 26, 2015

  In this week's Q&A, we interview Robin Fuchs-Young, a professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center. Full Story 

• The Brief: Oct. 26, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman and John Reynolds Oct. 26, 2015

  GOP presidential hopeful Ted Cruz is expected to announce this morning in Houston that he has secured the endorsement of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the biggest get yet for the Texas senator in his home state. Full Story 

• Hispanic Conservatives Plan to Call Out Presidential Field

  By Patrick Svitek, Abby Livingston and Eleanor Dearman Oct. 22, 2015

  Donald Trump's inflammatory rants on illegal immigration spur a meeting set to happen before next week's GOP presidential debate in Colorado. Full Story 

• Konni Burton-Organized SD-24 Forum Draws Three Candidates

  By Eleanor Dearman, Morgan Smith and Aman Batheja Oct. 22, 2015

  The forum, which had drawn opposition from the local county GOP, touched on topics like same-sex marriage, red light cameras, school choice and border security. Full Story