Event: A Conversation on Higher Education Funding
The Texas Tribune presents a conversation on higher education funding with state Sens. Kel Seliger and Kirk Watson. Full Story
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Madlin Mekelburg
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Madlin Mekelburg was a reporting fellow for the Tribune in 2015 and 2016. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where she studied journalism and French. Madlin previously worked at the Houston Chronicle as both a metro intern in Houston and as an intern in their Austin bureau covering the Texas Legislature.
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Oklahoma Faces Education Crisis as Money Evaporates
Schools in Oklahoma are planning deep cuts for next year as a result of the state's worst-ever budget crisis. Public ed supporters have little hope for relief in a state that ranks low in teacher pay and student spending. Full Story
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Latest Report Shows Major Gains in U.S. School Safety
New data shows that public school safety is at an all-time high with recent drops in bullying rates as well as rates of theft and assault. Schools have helped, upping security with cameras and strict visitor procedures. Full Story
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The Q&A: Huriya Jabbar
In this week's Q&A, we interview Huriya Jabbar, an assistant professor of education policy and planning at the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story
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Black Fathers Disprove Stereotype of Absenteeism
A 2013 study showed that black dads are just as – if not more – involved in their children's lives as white and Latino fathers, counter to lingering stereotypes that black American families lack engaged male role models. Full Story
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The Bookshelf: May 12, 2016
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights The African American Male School Adaptability Crisis. Full Story
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English Language Learning Rules Hamper New York Schools
The New York legislature allocated $1 million for schools across the entire state to adopt rules aimed at accommodating English language learners that include hiring bilingual teachers, leaving schools scrambling to find qualified educators. Full Story
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Volunteers Serve as Alternative Art Education Resources
As schools around the country faced budget cuts over recent years, many discarded their internal arts programs first. A school in California found an alternative, contracting with nonprofit volunteers to offer art curriculum. Full Story
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The Brief: Battle Over Transgender Bathroom Policy Rages On
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick reiterated his request for Fort Worth ISD's chief official to resign over a bathroom policy aimed at accommodating transgender students. Policy supporters said Patrick shared "fake outrage" to score political points. Full Story
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Patrick Draws Fire for "Fake Outrage" Over FW Bathroom Policy
Transgender advocates derided Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Tuesday for what they described as his “fake outrage” over the Fort Worth school district’s new transgender bathroom guidelines, calling the Republican a shameless bully. Full Story
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