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Week two of Early Voting: Last call

Over 6.2 million Texans have voted so far - how big will the number get and what does it mean for public education? Plus, learn how you can help boost turnout on Tuesday.

UT Austin President delivers “State of the University Address,” Texas AAUP-AFT leaders say faculty & students remain sidelined

Photo credit: CCR Studios On Wednesday, UT Austin President Jim Davis––who served as deputy general for Ken Paxton before becoming the university’s Vice President for Legal Affairs––delivered a “State of the University Address,” where he skirted by all the controversies that have kept the university in headlines across the nation. Despite several major overhauls rolled out this year, Davis floats through his 20-minute speech, speaking to anything but the restructurings that s

Oct 23

Senate Education hearings: the fast and the furious

Interim Senate hearings on the state of education and the voucher rollout leave a lot to be desired as we careen towards the start of bill filing.

Oct 16

Ballot Spotlight: Texas Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor enjoys broad power in Texas, particularly in the State Senate. Find out why Dan Patrick is the wrong choice for this position and Vikki Goodwin is the right person to replace him this November.

Aug 6

How much further can Texas push religion into public schools?

Just when it seemed Texas lawmakers had exhausted every possible way to insert religion into public education, Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick is asking them to find more. What could possibly be left to do?

Jul 30

Agency cuts forecast a big funding fight in the 90th legislative session.

3% state agency funding cuts, despite exempting public education, will have consequences in the year to come.

Jul 24