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Three years into the HISD takeover, the costs are coming into focus.

Approximately three years after the state seized control of Houston ISD, Texas officials have increasingly held up the district as evidence that state intervention works. There’s numbers they can point to as HISD had 56 F-rated campuses before the takeover and has five this year, while many schools operating under state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles’ New Education System (NES) have posted significant gains under the state accountability system. But three years is also

Bo French leads the charge on racism.

What should've been a joyous occasion for University of Texas students has instead put into focus the racist and hateful rhetoric and behavior of Bo French, Republican nominee for Railroad Commissioner.

Sep 17

Texas AFT, Texas AFL-CIO unveil slate of State Board of Education endorsements

Texas AFT and the Texas AFL-CIO release their full slate of endorsement for the State Board of Education.

Jul 24

Ballot spotlight: Texas Attorney General

The Attorney General position has been among the main tools used by far-right groups and politicians to weaponize the law, especially against public and higher education. Who should come after Paxton? Nathan Johnson.

Jul 24

Ballot spotlight: Texas Railroad Commissioner

Underreported and underappreciated, the Railroad Commissioner does have a role to play in education and keeping a dangerous candidate out of that office is crucial.

Jul 10