Teacher Diversity Gap Growing at Elementary, Secondary Schools
Both minority and non-minority students would benefit from a more diverse teacher corps, according to a new report from the National Education Association. Full Story
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John Reynolds
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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.
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![PSJA Southwest High School english teacher, Cindie Rivera, talks to small groups on Greek and Roman mythology in her classroom at PSJA Southwest High School in Pharr, Texas Tuesday November, 23, 2010.]()
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Digital Learning Tools Should Be Used With Care, Experts Say
Many experts believe that an influx of digital reading devices in schools may be causing as much harm as good. Full Story
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First Lady Stresses Higher Education During Texas Visit
In an effort to improve domestic college attendance records, first lady Michelle Obama, during a recent San Antonio visit, encouraged high school students to pursue college. Full Story
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In Texas, Teachers Are in Short Supply
Nearly 50 percent of first-time teachers in Texas quit the field within their first five years. The trend is leaving a gap in important specializations like bilingual education, special education, math, science and computer science. Full Story
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The Q&A: John Kuhn
In this week's Q&A, we interview John Kuhn, superintendent of the Perrin-Whitt CISD. Full Story
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The Bookshelf: May 15, 2014
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Place, Not Race. Full Story
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The Brief: May 14, 2014
Wichita Falls is catching more than a little flak for its plan to take treated sewer water and use it for drinking water, a plan that got put on the fast track with the current drought. But the wisecracks hide an important fact — wastewater reuse is already common across the state. Full Story
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The Brief: May 13, 2014
Texas' "sriracha delegation" on Monday made its long-awaited visit to California to woo the makers of the popular hot sauce, but it was no clearer at the conclusion of the visit what might come of it. Full Story
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New Dewhurst Web Video: "Dan is Not the Man"
Former lite guv candidate Jerry Patterson appears with a few of his favorite firearms and also explains why he is not supporting Dan Patrick in the May 27 runoff in a new David Dewhurst campaign web video. Full Story
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The Brief: May 12, 2014
The Tribune's Aman Batheja has taken an in-depth look at Midland oilman Tim Dunn, who is best known in the Capitol for his funding of the conservative activist group Empower Texans. Full Story
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