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Gingrich’s Loss Could be Perry’s Campaign
Former aides to governor leave Newt’s team, sparking more talk of a primary run By PEGGY FIKAC AUSTIN — Another breathless round of will-he-or-won’t-he about Gov. Rick Perry‘s possible presidential ambitions began Thursday, sparked by the mass resignation of Republican Newt Gingrich‘s top campaign staff. Among the departing were Dave Carney, Perry’s lead political consultant, … Continue reading
Downtown College Prep Changes Lives
By Tom Vander Ark Tears were flowing on Tuesday morning. The few seniors that had not met all of the graduation requirements were making a case for an exception and constructing next steps with a panel of staff members. The bar is set very high: not only does every student need to successfully complete a … Continue reading
Don’t Believe Higher Ed Critics, Education Reform Works
By Jonathan Alter America’s education-reform movement – – the most significant social movement of our time — is just completing another productive school year, with hundreds of districts beefing up accountability and standards. Amid grim news about budget cuts, the year brought new awareness that relying on seniority alone in determining teacher layoffs is mindless. … Continue reading
Review of Teacher Education Colleges a Worthy Project
STATE schools Superintendent Janet Barresi isn’t just making waves locally. She’s part of a national cadre of superintendents stirring up controversy at the national level, too. The nine state school chiefs who have dubbed themselves “Chiefs for Change” are supporting a review of traditional teacher education programs that we suspect will be enlightening even if … Continue reading
Success in Education Reform Requires Radical Change
Phil G. Busey Sr. Special to The Sun EDMOND — Education is in crisis. Outdated educational methods and systems are failing. We simply do not produce the quality students needed for America’s future success. We talk a good game but statistics show otherwise. We wrestle with dismal teacher pay and low per pupil expenditures. However, … Continue reading
Faculty Performance Disputed, Powers Struggles to Defend UT Values
By Huma Munir President William Powers Jr. came out against what he called “flawed” productivity analyses of the University that have been cropping up since the system released data on faculty performance last month. Powers addressed the issue in a column which the Austin American-Statesman and The Dallas Morning News published and which he distributed … Continue reading
Student Debt Bankrupting a Generation
In 2006, Nereid Lake was a single mom with an undergraduate degree in French linguistics from Simon Fraser University and well on her way to a master’s degree in linguistics when Canada Student Loans informed her she had exceeded the lifetime lending limit of the federal program and would have to leave university — without … Continue reading
Student Debt Is On The Rise
Higher education is an investment – and like many good investments – individuals must often think long-term to reap the benefits. College graduates often have better employment opportunities, financial stability, and retirement quality of like than individuals without a degree. However, today’s students face rising tuition and other college costs. The New York Times recently … Continue reading
Abilene area Universities – Online Offerings An Important Part of Future
By Brian Bethel Some public universities in Texas have turned to private companies to help bump up the number of students taking online classes. The Dallas Morning News reported Monday that the University of Texas at Arlington has used Dallas-based Academic Partnerships for education and nursing programs. The company markets the program, recruits students, provides … Continue reading
What’s a College Education Really Worth?
By Naomi Schaefer Riley Did Peter Thiel pop the bubble? That was the question on the minds of parents, taxpayers and higher education leaders late last month when the co-founder of PayPal announced that he was offering $100,000 to young people who would stay out of college for two years and work instead on scientific … Continue reading
Four U.S. Senate Candidates Tout Strengths at Forum
By Jason Embry Some of the Republicans in a fluid field of candidates planning to run for the U.S. Senate next year shared a stage Wednesday in what often seemed a race to see who could give the most strident criticism of President Barack Obama. Ted Cruz, Elizabeth Ames Jones, Tom Leppert and Roger Williams … Continue reading
Incoming M.D. Anderson Chief Sets Challenge for Institution
By TODD ACKERMAN Dr. Ronald DePinho challenged University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center scientists to develop new approaches to cancer treatment Wednesday, the day before his selection as the Houston research hospital’s next president is expected to be finalized. In his first speech to faculty and staff, DePinho said that if M.D. Anderson wants … Continue reading
Why Perry Should Run for President
By Alan Blakemore GOP primary voters across America are still looking for their presidential candidate — but if Gov. Rick Perry jumps into the race, he would immediately be a leading contender for the party’s nomination. He would appeal to all segments of the Republican electorate and would come armed with a record of economic … Continue reading
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Times of Florida
- Rick Scott, Florida Governor, Cuts College Funding, Vetoes Unlimited Tuition Hike Bill
- La Raza Launches Campaign to Register Hispanic Voters
- Next Generation: What Does the Future Hold for Hispanic College Graduates?
- Luidia finds that tight budgets change, don’t eliminate tech implementations
- Romney’s Attack on Latinos Sends the Right Off a Cliff
- In our schools: Keys to helping non-native speakers learn
- Florida GOP moving forward with several bills to increase state funding for charter schools
- Jeb Bush foundation helps shape Florida education policy
- Latino swing voters and higher ed
- Florida Set for New Cut in Spending on Colleges – Tuition Increase
Americans For Prosperity – Texas
- Blogger provides fresh perspective of UT President Powers’ astroturf campaign to keep his job
- Texas primary ballot initiatives - non-binding polls
- Harmony Schools on CBS 60 Minutes - Turkish English teachers are needed
- School Board members censure fellow member - for dissent
- TPPF's Tom Lindsay and Maverick Owner Mark Cuban provide insight which could rock UT's ivory tower
- UT Regents Commended for Standing Up to Powers
- Texas to FWS: Leave Texas -- and the Lizard -- Alone
- San Antonio pushing almost $.5 Billion bond initiative
- AFP is the messenger of news Obama doesn't want out
- Local Governments Racking up Debt: House Ways & Means Committee Hearing - Testimony by Peggy Venable
Univision Austin
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- Jennifer López no usa sostén
- Las bodas más caras de la historia
- Importante cierre de autopista en Houston este fin de semana
- "Tiempo de Danzón" en Dallas
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- Permiten cazar con silenciador en Texas
Times of Florida
- Rick Scott, Florida Governor, Cuts College Funding, Vetoes Unlimited Tuition Hike Bill
- La Raza Launches Campaign to Register Hispanic Voters
- Next Generation: What Does the Future Hold for Hispanic College Graduates?
- Luidia finds that tight budgets change, don’t eliminate tech implementations
- Romney’s Attack on Latinos Sends the Right Off a Cliff
- In our schools: Keys to helping non-native speakers learn
- Florida GOP moving forward with several bills to increase state funding for charter schools
- Jeb Bush foundation helps shape Florida education policy
- Latino swing voters and higher ed
- Florida Set for New Cut in Spending on Colleges – Tuition Increase
AgendaWise Reports
- Speaker Struas stragglers marked
- Murphy Turner connected to shadow PACs
- Trina Lanza on her priorities for the 83rd Legislature
- Diane Patrick on her priorities for the 83rd Legislature
- Straus the weak
- Diane Patrick on her vote for speaker
- Trina Lanza on her vote for speaker
- Vicki Truitt’s Trouble
- Mark Shelton on the expansion of gambling
- Mark Shelton on his priorities for the 83rd Legislature
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Freedomworks.org Texas
- Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey endorses Matt Beebe for State Representative in Texas House District 121
- FreedomWorks Grassroots Training in Round Rock, Tx on Feb. 18th
- FreedomWorks Grassroots Events in Texas - January 2012
- FreedomWorks grassroots training in Shreveport, Louisiana on Oct. 8th!
- Another One Bites the (Fracking) Dust
- In the Shadow of the Senate: A New Tax Emerges
- Join FreedomWorks and local Houston-area groups for grassroots training on July 16th
- Texas to TSA: "Come and Take It."
- Join FreedomWorks and Houston Tea Party on July 16th!
- The Light Bulb Resistance Movement
Freedomworks.org Florida
- CPAC Florida Recap
- Champions of Freedom Rout Competition in Florida
- Champions of Freedom Rout Competition in Florida
- FreedomWorks Kicks Off 'Give Us Liberty' Tour in Florida this week!
- What Do Rep. Allen Boyd's (D-FL) Constituents Think About Health Care Vote?
- Florida State Legislature is Back, and So Is the Need for Insurance Reform
- Florida State Legislature is Back, and So Is the Need for Insurance Reform
- Woman's year-ago protest launched tea party movement in Florida
STEM
- STEM Ed Update: Sign-on Letter on Federal Budget, Upcoming Events, NEW STEM Reports
- Coalition Issues Core Policy Principles for 2012
- Coalition Testifies to House Approps on NSF’s Education Programs
- Quotes on STEM Education from the 2/28 House Markup of ESEA Legislation
- The White House Invites You to Join on a Budget Call to Discuss STEM Education
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