Past Contributions

• The Q&A: Jill Allor

  By Sanya Mansoor June 21, 2017

  In this week’s Q&A, we interview Jill Allor, a professor with the Department of Teaching and Learning at Southern Methodist University. Full Story 

• The Q&A: Marcus Gary

  By Sanya Mansoor June 13, 2017

  In this week’s Q&A, we interview Marcus Gary, field operations supervisor at the Edwards Aquifer Authority and chairman of the South Central Texas Water Research Interest Group. Full Story 

• For daily fantasy sports sites, legal limbo in Texas set to continue

  By Sanya Mansoor June 1, 2017

  A bill that would have affirmed the legality of some popular fantasy sports sites in Texas died this legislative session, continuing a murky legal landscape for players in the state. Full Story 

• The Brief: The Legislature went after ethics reform this session. Did they do enough?

  By Sanya Mansoor and Bobby Blanchard June 1, 2017

  Lawmakers passed broad reforms this year that would increase transparency and conduct among their own ranks. But watchdog groups say they didn't go far enough. Full Story 

• The Brief: The 85th Texas legislative session ends with threats of violence

  By Sanya Mansoor and Bobby Blanchard May 30, 2017

  Accusations of racism, threats and violence shot through the lower chamber on a tense last day of the regular legislative session. Full Story 

• The Brief: It's the last day of the 85th Texas legislative session. Ready for a special session?

  By Sanya Mansoor and Bobby Blanchard May 29, 2017

  The threat of legislative overtime looms over lawmakers' heads, as the two chambers struggled to reach consensus on key bills. Full Story 

• The Brief: Bill that would overhaul school finance is declared dead

  By Sanya Mansoor and Bobby Blanchard May 25, 2017

  After Rep. Dan Huberty said he wouldn't accept the Senate's changes to House Bill 21, the lower chamber voted to seek a conference committee. Sen. Larry Taylor, chairman for the Senate Education Committee, was not on board. Full Story 

• The Bookshelf: May 25, 2017

  By Sanya Mansoor May 24, 2017

  In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Addicted to Reform. Full Story 

• The Q&A: Jonathan Schwartz

  By Sanya Mansoor May 24, 2017

  In this week’s Q&A, we interview Jonathan Schwartz, associate dean of graduate studies for the College of Education at the University of Houston. Full Story 

• Massachusetts charter school rescinds hair policy after uproar

  By Sanya Mansoor May 24, 2017

  A charter school in Massachusetts has reversed a policy that banned students from wearing hair extensions on campus. Full Story