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Also, Perry sets Sept. 9 for SD-28 special election, and all hail Abbott, king of the Alamo Drafthouse PSA. Full Story
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.
Also, Perry sets Sept. 9 for SD-28 special election, and all hail Abbott, king of the Alamo Drafthouse PSA. Full Story
Top-of-the-ticket candidates have taken different political paths over the years, as their fundraising balances demonstrate. Full Story
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: poor districts can't afford good textbooks, new teacher evaluations delayed and an interview with HD Chambers, Alief ISD superintendent. Full Story
The Rick Perry Presidential Watch has revved up in a big way. Full Story
Trib+Edu is taking a quick summer recess. We'll be back Aug. 21. Thanks for reading! Full Story
A broad survey of middle and high school students found that when asked to rank achievement, happiness and empathy in order of importance, most participants chose high achievement as their most important value. Full Story
School and parental nurturing roles in academic achievement may not be as all-important as previously thought, according to a recent psychological study published by Nature Communications. Full Story
Journalist and parent Meredith Broussard investigates the causes behind poor schools’ low performance on standardized tests. Full Story
Good news for the future of Texas primary education — four of the top 10 spots in the recently released National Council for Teacher Quality rankings were captured by Texas universities, including the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University. Full Story
Thanks to a new technology pilot program currently being implemented in the district, students in the Round Rock Independent School District will soon have access to a greater array of digital learning tools. Full Story