Past Contributions

• The Brief: July 10, 2015

  By Polo Rocha July 10, 2015

  New textbooks in Texas are facing criticism over its portrayal of the Civil War and race issues, part of a larger national debate on the Civil War and Confederate icons. Full Story 

• TW Explainer: How Is a Statewide Office Vacancy Filled?

  By Polo Rocha July 9, 2015

  The rules are a little different for completing the terms of statewide executive officials who leave office early. Full Story 

• The Brief: July 9, 2015

  By Polo Rocha July 9, 2015

  Colleges across Texas are boosting their efforts to address sexual assault, partly due to a new state law that aims to better inform students of campus policies and revamp policies if needed. Full Story 

• The Q&A: Bradley Davis

  By Polo Rocha July 8, 2015

  In this week’s Q&A, we interview Bradley Davis, a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington. Full Story 

• Districts Rate the Computing Devices They Use to Teach

  By Polo Rocha July 8, 2015

  One-to-one computing initiatives are taking off in districts across the country, but the brands and categories that educators use are far from standardized. Full Story 

• Despite National Award, Gay Teacher Ostracized by Colleagues

  By Polo Rocha July 8, 2015

  An openly gay Missouri teacher who sponsors a nationally recognized Gay Straight Alliance chapter has resigned from the school and switched districts due to discrimination he's faced from some parents and colleagues. Full Story 

• Map Shows District-Level Graduation Rates Across Country

  By Polo Rocha July 8, 2015

  While most reports on graduation rates are limited to comparisons by state averages, a new analysis maps out district-level achievement nationwide. Full Story 

• Fewer New York City Students Held Back, Sent to Summer School

  By Polo Rocha July 8, 2015

  New data shows New York City public schools have seen a drop in the number of students who are either required to attend remedial classes during the summer or had to repeat a grade. Full Story 

• Strict School Vaccination Law Passes in California

  By Polo Rocha July 8, 2015

  A freshman senator and pediatrician from Sacramento won an early career victory with the passing of Senate Bill 277, which eliminates the ability of parents to opt out of vaccinating schoolchildren. Full Story 

• The Bookshelf: July 9, 2015

  By Polo Rocha July 8, 2015

  In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Most Likely To Succeed. Full Story