Past Contributions

• The Brief: Sept. 22, 2015

  By Madlin Mekelburg and John Reynolds Sept. 22, 2015

  Immigration was the word of the day in Houston at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's annual convention, billed by the group as the nation's largest gathering of Hispanic business leaders. Full Story 

• The Brief: Sept. 21, 2015

  By Madlin Mekelburg and John Reynolds Sept. 21, 2015

  About one of every six employees at the state agency has left under the tenure of George P. Bush, with some wondering about the long-term effects on the agency. Full Story 

• U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer Will Not Run for Re-Election

  By John Reynolds, Madlin Mekelburg and Patrick Svitek Sept. 17, 2015

  Also, Ted Cruz pays homage to The Gipper with a new TV campaign ad, Carly Fiorina is coming to Texas and how Don Huffines scored that prime seat at the GOP debate. Full Story 

• Details Emerge Regarding Michigan’s K-12 Spending

  By Madlin Mekelburg Sept. 16, 2015

  Michigan’s Department of Education is reporting that per-pupil spending was virtually the same in 2013-14 compared to the 2008-09 school year. Full Story 

• The Bookshelf: Sept. 17, 2015

  By Madlin Mekelburg Sept. 16, 2015

  In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Something Must be Done About Prince Edward County. Full Story 

• Districts Question Success of School-Discipline Reform

  By Madlin Mekelburg Sept. 16, 2015

  Education experts have raised questions on zero-tolerance discipline policies, citing research that harsh discipline takes away time students could spend learning and targets students of color. Full Story 

• Chromebooks Dominate K-12 Market

  By Madlin Mekelburg Sept. 16, 2015

  A steady increase in demand for computing devices in the classroom has not only driven down the cost of devices, but also cleared the way for Chromebook tablets to dominate the market. Full Story 

• Lawsuit Challenges Boston Charter School Funding Cap

  By Madlin Mekelburg Sept. 16, 2015

  Three prominent Boston lawyers have filed a class-action lawsuit against a Massachusetts state law that limits the amount of money public school districts must direct to charter schools within their jurisdiction. Full Story 

• $50 Million Competition to Design Revamped High School

  By Madlin Mekelburg Sept. 16, 2015

  The school reform initiative XQ: The Super School Project is calling on teams of educators and students to submit design plans for a revamped high school. Full Story 

• Alabama Enforces Teaching of Evolution, Climate Change

  By Madlin Mekelburg Sept. 16, 2015

  In a state where only 21 percent of 10th graders meet or exceed national science competency standards, new standards in Alabama require schools to instruct students on theories of evolution and climate change. Full Story