In#TxEd in the MediabyTexas AFT·May 18, 2020School calendar options have caused an uproarA lot of school employees have been in an uproar about headlines announcing possible changes to school calendars for next year. Let’s get…
In#TxEd in the MediabyTexas AFT·Feb 21, 2020As the funds dry up, Dallas ISD campuses benefiting from big investments slide backwardBut will new state money for flawed ACE program really make it sustainable?
In#TxEd in the MediabyTexas AFT·Dec 16, 2019Charter chain set to spend millions of dollars on luxury jetThe IDEA charter schools governing board recently approved two leases and related expenses that amount to at least $160,000 a month for a…
In#TxEd in the MediabyTexas AFT·Dec 4, 2019New study bolster’s TEA’s contention that STAAR reading test is at proper grade levelsNumerous media outlets have reported on a new University of Texas study commissioned by TEA to look at claims that STAAR Reading tests…
In#TxEd in the MediabyTexas AFT·Jul 30, 2019Reading beyond the headlines adds context to ‘warning’ language on TRS pension fundA story in the Quorum Report (a well-followed online news site for Texas politics) on July 23 seemed to sound an ominous alarm: “Much…
In#TxEd in the MediabyTexas AFT·Jul 20, 2019San Antonio hikes superintendent’s salary after ho-hum raise for teachers; Austin-area pay…San Antonio School Board insults district employees by hiking superintendent’s salary
In#TxEd in the MediabyTexas AFT·Feb 19, 2019Podcast gets it wrong on teacher pay; Teachers working 2nd jobs; School safety at the capitolTexas Tribune podcast bolsters erroneous information on Texas teacher pay
