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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.
The University of Texas at Austin’s president laid out on Wednesday how the state’s new campus carry law will be implemented there, and few seem to be happy with the course of action taken. Full Story
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The Walton Family Foundation, a charitable arm of Wal-Mart, has released another public criticism of cyber charter schools. Full Story
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In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights There is Life After College. Full Story
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Last fall, dozens of Department of Defense Education Activity elementary schools phased in a rebranded version of Common Core math curriculum that has received positive feedback from teachers and parents. Full Story
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Presidential candidates have mentioned education-related policy issues throughout their campaigns, but whether the candidate or their children attended public school could impact their K-12 policy views. Full Story
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While distracting noises are often unavoidable aspects of modern living, a recent study by doctors at Boys Town National Research Hospital illustrates how children attempt to concentrate in a noisy environment. Full Story
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Disturbing footage of a Brooklyn classroom shows a teacher lashing out against a confused first-grade girl. Full Story
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The United Nation’s Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent released a preliminary report that highlighted extreme barriers to racial equality in American schools. Full Story
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In this week's Q&A, we interview Jackie Lain, the president, CEO and founder of Learning List. Full Story
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Some Texas officials are pushing back against criticism of the way the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in remote West Texas was handled. Full Story
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