Past Contributions

• New Names Crop Up in SD-24 Race

  By John Reynolds and Polo Rocha July 23, 2015

  Also, a handful of Texans figure prominently in Rick Santorum's presidential fundraising efforts. Full Story 

• High-Speed Rail Effort Gets $75M Shot in the Arm

  By John Reynolds and Polo Rocha July 23, 2015

  Also, a hearing date is set for examination of Planned Parenthood's practices in Texas. Full Story 

• The Brief: July 23, 2015

  By Polo Rocha July 23, 2015

  Sandra Bland, who was found hanged in her cell last week, apparently told officers while she was being booked that she had previously attempted to commit suicide. Full Story 

• Department of Education Denying Some ELL Waiver Requests

  By Polo Rocha July 22, 2015

  Despite approving a similar request from Florida, the U.S. Department of Education is denying requests from a number of states hoping for flexibility on English language learners' test scores. Full Story 

• NSA Cyber Security Camps Target Next Generation of Hackers

  By Polo Rocha July 22, 2015

  The National Security Administration offered up a second year of GenCyber, a free summer camp aimed at exposing middle and high school students to the technology and ethics behind modern cyber warfare. Full Story 

• Report Finds Higher Grad Rates but Also More Poverty

  By Polo Rocha July 22, 2015

  The number of American children living in poverty stood at 22 percent in 2013, a 4-point increase since 2008 and a cause for concern despite some positive findings in areas like high school graduation rates. Full Story 

• The Q&A: Jacqueline R. Stillisano

  By Polo Rocha July 22, 2015

  In this week’s Q&A, we interview Jacqueline R. Stillisano, a director at Texas A&M's Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture and co-director of its Education Research Center. Full Story 

• Wisconsin Bill Would Require K-12 Financial Literacy Classes

  By Polo Rocha July 22, 2015

  A Wisconsin Republican state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require K-12 education to include coursework preparing students to be financially literate by graduation. Full Story 

• Denver Schools Lead in Restorative Justice Methods

  By Polo Rocha July 22, 2015

  In partnership with a local nonprofit and area police, the Denver Public Schools district is among the leading examples of schools shifting their disciplinary focus from punishment to restorative support. Full Story 

• The Bookshelf: July 23, 2015

  By Polo Rocha July 22, 2015

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