The Brief: April 2, 2014
The Dallas Morning News has taken another look at wage disparities between men and women, this time expanding the focus to look at trends across the country and not just in Texas. 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.
The Dallas Morning News has taken another look at wage disparities between men and women, this time expanding the focus to look at trends across the country and not just in Texas. Full Story
In this week's Q&A, we interview Michael Marder of the UT-Austin's physics department and UTeach Science Program. Full Story
GOP candidate for governor, Greg Abbott, posted a new web ad on Tuesday, characterizing the education plan of his Democratic rival, Wendy Davis, as high on spending and low on proposals. Full Story
The Democratic nominee for comptroller goes on the attack in an ad set to air in the Houston media market. Full Story
The focus of the governor's race swung back to public education on Monday with GOP candidate Greg Abbott rolling out a pre-K proposal in a Weslaco elementary school. Full Story
Responding to a decision by their state Supreme Court that found a spending gap between property-rich and property-poor schools, leaders of the Kansas Senate are looking at boosting support for local schools. Full Story
Fellowships offered by organizations like the Thiel Foundation and Enstitute are attempting to woo business-savvy high school students away from the traditional college track. Full Story
School districts in Michigan and California report that they may be unprepared to move forward with new online versions of standardized tests. Full Story
Last overhauled in 2005, the SAT exam, required for admission to most colleges, will debut major changes in the spring of 2016. Full Story
Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams said more than 70 school districts have shown an interest in signing up for a statewide pilot program for evaluating teachers. Full Story