Arizona Weighs Using Trust Fund Now, Later to Fund K-12
Arizona Treasurer Jeff DeWitt opposes a new measure that if approved by voters will increase the percentage of money K-12 education receives from the state's land trust. Full Story
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Jacob Sanchez
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Jacob Sanchez was a newsletters fellow for the Tribune in 2016. At St. Edward’s University, he studied political science and journalism. Previously, Sanchez was an editorial intern at The Texas Observer, and an intern for The Quay County Sun and Clovis News Journal. Sanchez was the print editor-in-chief at Hilltop Views, the student newspaper at St. Edward’s. Sanchez is from the small West Texas town of Fort Stockton.
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In Nod to Finnish System, Program Gives Kids Four Breaks for Recess
LiiNK, a new program developed by Texas Christian University and modeled after the Finland school system, is being deployed to kindergarten and first grade classrooms across Texas. Full Story
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President’s Budget Includes Computer Science Funding for All
President Barack Obama is pushing an initiative called “Computer Science for All,” a $4 billion program meant to ensure all students — especially girls and minorities — have access to and are skilled at using computer technology. Full Story
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The Bookshelf: Feb. 4, 2016
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Pushout. Full Story
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New Stories of Discrimination at Nation's Oldest High School
Decades after beginning to admit more minority students, two black students at Boston Latin, the nations's oldest high school, recently began a social media campaign that ignited new stories of discrimination at the school. Full Story
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Texas Among Five States That Over-Report College Readiness
According to two new reports, five states — including Texas — have been over-reporting their students' college readiness and academic success. Full Story
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The Q&A: Patriann Smith
In this week's Q&A, we interview Patriann Smith, an assistant professor of language, diversity and literacy studies at Texas Tech University. Full Story
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The Brief: Zika Virus Infection in Dallas Spread Through Sex
The latest instance in Texas of an infection by Zika virus has surfaced in Dallas County. Grabbing headlines this time, though, were the circumstances of the infection. Full Story
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The Brief: Evangelicals, Conservatives Key to Cruz Iowa Win
Ted Cruz walked away with a victory in the Iowa Republican caucuses on Monday night, describing the win as a “victory for the grassroots.” Full Story
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Number of Unvaccinated Children Soars in Texas
The number of children who are not vaccinated in Texas has jumped from 10,000 in 2007 to roughly 41,000 during the last school year, prompting concerns among health officials about the spread of disease. Full Story
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