John Reynolds

John Reynolds was the newsletters editor for the Tribune from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a reporter for Quorum Report, a non-partisan online political newsletter focusing on the ins and outs under the Dome, for more than seven years – covering the waterfront from health and human services and redistricting to pensions and elections. A native of Atlanta, Ga., he started his journalistic career one day after the attacks of Sept. 11 in Lubbock, Texas, where he rotated through a slew of beats at The Avalanche-Journal. He received his undergraduate degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and studied at the University of Georgia's graduate school in journalism. When not at work, he actively attempts to convince himself he is adept at tennis with varying levels of success. And he has adopted the Austin custom of appreciating smoked meats and listening to music in grassy/muddy fields.

Past Contributions

Hotlist Races by the 8-Day Numbers

By John Reynolds Oct. 30, 2014

Where the candidates in the Legislature's most-watched races stand on the campaign fundraising side with just a few days to go before the general election. Full Story

Credit: Graphic by Todd Wiseman
CD-23 Challenger Will Hurd Wins Endorsement of Bob Gates

By John Reynolds Oct. 30, 2014

The endorsement is the only one of the cycle by the former secretary of defense and CIA director. Full Story
New in Trib+Edu: Increased Activity Helps Tackle ADHD

By John Reynolds Oct. 30, 2014

In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: increased activity could help alleviate ADHD, states are not restoring education funding to pre-recession levels and an interview with Rebecca Callahan, researcher at the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story

Credit: Illustration by Jacob Villanueva
The Brief: Oct. 30, 2014

By John Reynolds Oct. 30, 2014

Questions continue to be raised about a giant water pipeline project that would pump roughly 16 billion gallons of groundwater annually from Burleson County to San Antonio. Full Story

Credit: Gabriel Cristóver Pérez
New Vocabulary Changes Perceptions of Public Education

By John Reynolds Oct. 29, 2014

As charter schools proliferate in struggling urban areas, policymakers are substituting new words for old terms to inject a sense of esteem into the concept of public education. Full Story

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Post-Recession, School Funding Fails to Rise to Former Levels

By John Reynolds Oct. 29, 2014

Many states slashed education budgets during the throes of the 2007-09 recession, but seven years later school funding has failed to return to former levels. Full Story

Credit: Graphic by Todd Wiseman
Physical Education Could Be Key to Improving ADHD

By John Reynolds Oct. 29, 2014

The number of children taking medication for ADHD has increased in recent years, but new research suggests that physical activity has the potential to improve mental focus, memory and cognitive flexibility. Full Story
Study Questions Efficacy of Parent-Teacher Involvement

By John Reynolds Oct. 29, 2014

A study co-authored by UT sociology professor Keith Robinson reveals that many forms of parental involvement in schools, including parent-teacher conferences and volunteering in class, make negligible contributions to academic success. Full Story

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Tech Company Taps High School for Future Talent

By John Reynolds Oct. 29, 2014

While demand for workers skilled in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is at an all-time high, technology firms are struggling to find enough experienced workers to fill positions. Full Story
The Bookshelf: Oct. 30, 2014

By John Reynolds Oct. 29, 2014

In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights The Opportunity Equation. Full Story