Sales Tax Plan Would Challenge Local Control in Texas School Districts
Replacing property taxes with sales taxes sounds simple, but would have huge consequences for the state's school districts and for other local governments. Full Story
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UH Changes Spark Confusion in Victoria
The University of Houston System's plan to convert a teaching center in Sugar Land to a branch campus of its flagship was welcomed by locals but prompted questions in Victoria, where leaders fear what the change means for UH-Victoria. Full Story
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Analysis: Abbott Aims Big on Education Reform, but He Must Aim Carefully
Gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott says he's looking “to make Texas the No. 1 education system in the United States within 10 years.” He has to find a way to suggest improvements while not criticizing his ally Rick Perry. Full Story
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Report: Public School Enrollment Tops 5 Million in Texas
Surpassing the 5 million mark, student enrollment in Texas public schools has hit a new record, according to the Texas Education Agency. And Hispanic enrollment continues to mark the majority. Full Story
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Changes to Alamo Colleges Curriculum Prompt Questions
The accrediting body for four of the colleges in Alamo Community College District has raised questions about plans for a new mandatory "Learning Frameworks" course designed to better prepare students for the workforce. Full Story
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Conflict in Laws Could Mean "Double-Testing" for Some Eighth-Graders
Federal and state officials are in talks to work out a conflict in testing requirements under the state’s new high school graduation standards and federal education law that could mean "double-testing" eighth-graders. Full Story
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As UT Inquiries Mount, So Have Frustrations
More than 2,000 pages of heavily redacted email documents — many pages were blacked out entirely — clearly reveal growing tensions among regents and top administrators at the University of Texas System and its flagship university. Full Story
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Rift Between UT-Austin, UT System Appears to Deepen
Though 2013 ended with signals that the years-long rift between the UT-Austin administration and the UT System Board of Regents might be mended, a review of documents suggests that doesn't appear to be in the cards. Full Story
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In Cigarroa's Wake, Major Gains, Significant Discord
Francisco Cigarroa's improbable tenure as chancellor of the University of Texas System was as notable for its achievement as it was for its discord. In some ways, his arrival was more surprising than his departure. Full Story
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Neal Smatresk: The TT Interview
The president of the University of North Texas on his institution's unique approach to fixed-rate tuition, how he hopes to get students to graduate on time and what the school is going to do about its revenue shortfalls. Full Story
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Report: Many Youths Still Detained for Minor Infractions
The number of youths detained for minor infractions has fallen nationally and in Texas, but thousands of youths remain in detention for misbehaviors like violating curfew, according to a report released this week. Full Story
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President Out at University of Houston-Victoria
Philip Castille, the president of the University of Houston-Victoria, resigned on Tuesday, according to the University of Houston System. Full Story
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Charter School Serving Dropouts Fights Closure
As six charter schools face automatic closure under a new Texas law, the state is facing questions over the guidelines used to decide which schools to close. Full Story
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Wendy Davis Weighs in on UT Chancellor Search
In a letter to Paul Foster, the chair of the University of Texas System Board of Regents, gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis encouraged him to lead an "open, transparent and thorough national search" for a new chancellor. Full Story
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Two Lawmakers Renew Calls for Action Against UT Regent
Two members of the House Select Committee on Transparency in State Agency Operations indicated on Friday that they would like more action taken against a University of Texas System regent. Full Story
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Early College High Schools Proliferate Amid Effort to Raise Enrollment
The number of early college high schools, which allow students to get a head start on college credits without paying tuition, has surged in Texas. Full Story
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Despite New Law, Algebra II Remains a University Admission Requirement
Though a new law removes algebra II as a core requirement for a high school diploma, many Texas universities say they have no plans to change their admissions standards to drop the advanced math course. Full Story
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UT System Revives Plan for $100 Million Austin Office
The University of Texas System is revisiting a plan to build a new system office in downtown Austin that is projected to cost about $102 million. Full Story
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Lawmakers' Role in UT Admissions Under the Microscope
A document obtained by the Tribune could shed light on an inquiry being conducted by the University of Texas System into the influence of legislators on the admissions process at its flagship university. Full Story
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Faculty Association Sues Over Job Losses in Brownsville
The Texas Faculty Association filed a lawsuit against the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College on Thursday on behalf of three former faculty members alleging wrongful termination and age discrimination. Full Story
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