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Whitmire, Jackson Lee discuss approaches to HISD, state takeover
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Houston Chronicle
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Kelly, S.
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11/26/2023
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1 TX bill
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Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Ellis, Rodney; Houston Independent School District; Houston, Texas; Lee, Sheila Jackson; Mayoral campaigns and elections; Miles, Mike; School district conservatorships; Thompson, Senfronia; Turner, Sylvester; Whitmire, John
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Texas school districts obtain this designation to bypass teacher certification and calendar laws
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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11/22/2023
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Districts of innovation; Houston Independent School District; Miles, Mike; School district conservatorships
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Dozens of Houston ISD advocates plead with powerless state board to end takeover
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Houston Chronicle
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Kelly, S.
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11/17/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Citizen political participation; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Education, Texas State Board of; Houston Independent School District; Miles, Mike; Morales Shaw, Penny; Morath, Mike; School district conservatorships
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5 takeaways from Tuesday's Houston mayoral debate
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Houston Chronicle
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McGuinness, D.
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10/12/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Campaign debates; Garcia, Annie; Kaplan, Lee; Khan, M.J.; Lee, Sheila Jackson; Whitmire, John
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These HISD advocates are fighting Superintendent Mike Miles' systemic reforms — one door at a time
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Houston Chronicle
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Kelly, S.
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08/26/2023
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1 TX bill
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Citizen political participation; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Houston Independent School District; Miles, Mike; New Education System; School district conservatorships
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Jackson Lee turns HISD into signature issue
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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07/31/2023
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Garcia, Gilbert; Houston Independent School District; Lee, Sheila Jackson; Mayoral campaigns and elections; Miles, Mike; New Education System; School district conservatorships; School libraries and librarians; Turner, Sylvester; Whitmire, John
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Texas Education Agency takes over Houston schools. Here's why some lawmakers are worried.
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Austin American Statesman
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Heath, K.
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03/16/2023
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Allen, Alma A.; Bettencourt, Paul; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; Reynolds, Ron; School district conservatorships
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Texas announces takeover of Houston schools, stirring anger
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Dallas Morning News
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Lozano, J.
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03/16/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Dutton, Harold, Jr.; House, Millard, II; Houston Independent School District; Morath, Mike; School boards; School district conservatorships; Walle, Armando
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TEA takes over Houston ISD despite community outrage, academic gains
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Houston Chronicle
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Carballo, R.
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03/16/2023
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; Reynolds, Ron; School district conservatorships
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HISD parents worry state takeover would deepen inequities, drain funding: 'Everybody's scared'
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Houston Chronicle
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Carballo, R.
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03/13/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Educational tests; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships; Special education
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HISD TAKEOVER: Lawmaker has no regrets over HB 1842 amendment
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Houston Chronicle
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Dutton, H.
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03/12/2023
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1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Houston Independent School District; School district conservatorships
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Uncertified teachers filling holes in schools across the South
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Dallas Morning News
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Richman, T.
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10/16/2022
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Dallas Independent School District; Teacher certification; Teacher quality
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Dallas schools will again seek state law exemptions to allow earlier school year start
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Dallas Morning News
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Donaldson, E.
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10/16/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Dallas Independent School District; Districts of innovation
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Lake Travis school board moves to keep 'district of innovation' status
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Austin American Statesman
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Asch, S.
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02/01/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Districts of innovation; Lake Travis Independent School District; School boards
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A through F grading system for Texas public schools is one more way to stigmatize poor neighborhoods
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Dallas Morning News
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Lieber, D.
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10/30/2020
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Low-income students; School ratings; Segregation; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Thoughts on state assessment
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Victoria Advocate
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Shepherd, Q.
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07/21/2020
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; Educational tests; Victoria Independent School District
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We recommend Harold V. Dutton, Jr. in Democratic primary for House District 142
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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06/26/2020
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1 TX bill
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Davis, Jerry; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Endorsements; Texas House candidates
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Dallas teachers could get $28M more in stipends
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Dallas Morning News
|
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02/10/2020
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Dallas Independent School District; School finance; School ratings; Teacher incentive plans
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Dutton battles to extend Lege career in primary defined by HISD takeover clash
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Houston Chronicle
|
Scherer, J.
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02/07/2020
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Bonton, Richard; Davis, Jerry; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Houston Independent School District; School boards; Texas House campaigns
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State takeover of Houston public schools is about race and politics not students
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Houston Chronicle
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Morel, D.
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01/19/2020
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Black or African American voters; Hispanic or Latino voters; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships
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TEA appeals injunction blocking it from taking over Houston ISD board
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Houston Chronicle
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Webb, S.
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01/10/2020
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Education Agency, Texas; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships; Shepherd Independent School District
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San Antonio’s troubled Rodriguez Elementary School is converting to Montessori and dual language
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San Antonio Express News
|
Malik, A.
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12/26/2019
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1 TX bill
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Dual language programs; Educational accountability; Elementary education; Low-income students; San Antonio Independent School District
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Houston ISD takes its fight against state takeover to federal court
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Houston Chronicle
|
Zelinski, A.
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12/06/2019
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Education Agency, Texas; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships; Yeakel, Lee
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Texas Education Agency should choose winning HISD trustees for board of managers
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Houston Chronicle
|
Cruz, J.
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11/24/2019
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Education Agency, Texas; Houston Independent School District; School board campaigns and elections; School boards; School district conservatorships
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Houston ISD litigation could impact Harlandale
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San Antonio Express News
|
Editorial
|
11/23/2019
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Education Agency, Texas; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships
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Houston ISD has failed its students for too long, and the law calls for a state takeover
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Dallas Morning News
|
Editorial
|
11/21/2019
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Education Agency, Texas; Houston Independent School District; Morath, Mike; School boards; School district conservatorships
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Texas residents fight off state plan to replace school board
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Austin American Statesman
|
A.P. Wire
|
11/20/2019
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Education Agency, Texas; Houston Independent School District; Morath, Mike; School boards; School district conservatorships
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Teachers union seeks to join suit
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Houston Chronicle
|
Carpenter, J.
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11/20/2019
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Education Agency, Texas; Houston Independent School District; Morath, Mike; North Forest Independent School District; Organized labor; School boards; School district conservatorships; Teachers; Voting Rights Act of 1965
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Something stinks about the takeover of HISD
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Houston Chronicle
|
Capo, Z.
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11/15/2019
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships
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TEA denies Houston ISD’s appeal of Wheatley rating, bringing takeover closer
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Houston Chronicle
|
Carpenter, J.
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11/06/2019
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships; School ratings
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State investigators recommend stripping HISD board
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Houston Chronicle
|
Carpenter, J.
|
11/01/2019
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1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Bettencourt, Paul; Dávila, Diana (HISD); Education Agency, Texas; Houston Independent School District; Morath, Mike; Open meetings; School boards; School district conservatorships; School district purchasing
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Leadership void
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
|
09/26/2019
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Dávila, Diana (HISD); Houston Independent School District; Lathan, Grenita; School boards; School district conservatorships
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State takeovers of schools still very relevant
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Houston Chronicle
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Hill, P.
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09/19/2019
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Education Agency, Texas; Houston Independent School District; School district conservatorships
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CFISD pursues special state status
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Houston Chronicle
|
Pryce, C.
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09/18/2019
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District; Districts of innovation
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Questions swirl as fate of HISD board remains uncertain. Here are a few answers.
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Houston Chronicle
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Carpenter, J.
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08/18/2019
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Bettencourt, Paul; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; Huberty, Dan; Morath, Mike; School boards; School district conservatorships; School ratings
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State intervention best option for Houston ISD. Now tell us the plan.
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
|
08/18/2019
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; Huberty, Dan; School boards; School district conservatorships; School ratings
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Multiple Austin-area schools receive F’s from the state
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Austin American Statesman
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Taboada, M.
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08/16/2019
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Austin Independent School District; Leander Independent School District; Manor Independent School District; Morath, Mike; Pflugerville Independent School District; Round Rock Independent School District; School ratings
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Texas schools receive new A-F grades — see how yours rated
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Dallas Morning News
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Ayala, E.
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08/16/2019
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Dallas Independent School District; Educational accountability; Irving Independent School District; Morath, Mike; Patrick, Dan; School ratings
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‘Poverty Is Not Destiny’: Area fares better than Texas’ average on new A-to-F grading system
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Houston Chronicle
|
Webb, S.
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08/16/2019
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Aldine Independent School District; Educational accountability; Goose Creek Independent School District; Houston Independent School District; Low-income students; School ratings; Waller Independent School District
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Near Miss: Despite district’s success, Wheatley’s grade puts board closer to state takeover
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Houston Chronicle
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Carpenter, J.
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08/16/2019
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; Huberty, Dan; School ratings
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HISD awaits fate as state releases ratings
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Houston Chronicle
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Webb, S.
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08/15/2019
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1 TX bill
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Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; School ratings
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HISD board failed to make children a priority
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Houston Chronicle
|
Deigaard, S.
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08/15/2019
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships
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Back to school already? For some, it’s earliest start in years
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Houston Chronicle
|
Webb, S.
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08/13/2019
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1 TX bill
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Humble Independent School District; New Caney Independent School District; School year
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The students at HISD deserve a new board
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Houston Chronicle
|
Harvey, B.
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08/01/2019
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Greater Houston Partnership; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships
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Takeovers by state harm public schools
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Houston Chronicle
|
Capo, Z.
|
07/26/2019
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; School ratings
|
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For HISD’s low-rated schools, ‘squeaking by’ not enough to stop sanctions in 2020
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Houston Chronicle
|
Carpenter, J.
|
07/13/2019
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District
|
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‘We’ve taken flight’: Kashmere High to break dismal streak
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Houston Chronicle
|
Carpenter, J.
|
07/02/2019
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1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Educational accountability; Educational test scores; High school graduation rates; Houston Independent School District; Parent-school relationships
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It didn’t make the grade, so school is shut down
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San Antonio Express News
|
Malik, A.
|
05/30/2019
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; San Antonio Independent School District
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Takeover by state would only make HISD worse
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Houston Chronicle
|
Mallet-Fontenot, C.
|
05/04/2019
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Education Agency, Texas; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships
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SAISD to vote on 18 schools’ operating contracts
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San Antonio Express News
|
Malik, A.
|
03/25/2019
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Charter schools; Education partnerships; San Antonio Independent School District
|
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HISD won’t tolerate a takeover of schools
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Houston Chronicle
|
Skillern-Jones, R.
|
01/16/2019
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Education partnerships; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Turner, Sylvester
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TEA had option to flip HISD board
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Houston Chronicle
|
Carpenter, J.
|
01/10/2019
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Academically unacceptable schools; Bettencourt, Paul; Education Agency, Texas; Houston Independent School District; Morath, Mike; School boards; School district conservatorships
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HISD tweet
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Editorial
|
01/07/2019
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Abbott, Greg; Academically unacceptable schools; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships; Social media
|
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Gov. Abbott: Texas should take over Houston schools because leadership is a 'disaster'
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Dallas Morning News
|
Ayala, E.
|
01/04/2019
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Abbott, Greg; Academically unacceptable schools; Bettencourt, Paul; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships
|
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What’s next for HISD? Defend our kids. Fight the Texas Education Agency
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Webber, K.
|
01/03/2019
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Coleman, Garnet; Education Agency, Texas; Education partnerships; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships
|
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Houston leaders dismayed by HISD board vote, foresee state takeover
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Carpenter, J.
|
12/15/2018
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Education partnerships; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships; Turner, Sylvester
|
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Working to transform schools from the top
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Carpenter, J.
|
12/01/2018
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Holdsworth Center for Excellence in Education; Klein Independent School District; Lamar Consolidated Independent School District; School administration; School principals
|
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HISD plans partner talks
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Carpenter, J.
|
11/21/2018
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Academically unacceptable schools; Beaumont Independent School District; Education partnerships; Houston Independent School District
|
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HISD OKs agenda for legislative session
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Houston Chronicle
|
Webb, P.
|
11/12/2018
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Houston Independent School District; School boards; School budgets
|
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Fed-up teachers rallying voters
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Dallas Morning News
|
Ayala, E.
|
11/01/2018
|
1 TX bill
|
Burton, Konni; Collier, Mike; Patrick, Dan; Political campaigns; Powell, Beverly; School finance; Teachers; Voter turnout
|
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Takeover law change among HISD legislative priorities
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Carpenter, J.
|
10/30/2018
|
1 TX bill
|
Academically unacceptable schools; Houston Independent School District
|
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School funding, property taxes demand prompt attention: Q&A with Texas House Dist. 56 candidate Katherine Turner-Pearson
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Waco Tribune Herald
|
Staff
|
10/14/2018
|
1 TX bill
|
Texas House campaigns; Turner-Pearson, Katherine
|
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|
HISD blasted for leadership swap
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Despart, Z.
|
10/13/2018
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Houston Independent School District; School administration
|
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How did Texas charter schools perform under the A-F ratings?
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Taboada, M.
|
09/03/2018
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Charter schools; School ratings
|
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TWO VIEWS: Why Texas’ A-F school accountability system is working
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Belew, K.
|
08/27/2018
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Educational accountability; School ratings
|
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|
TWO VIEWS: The sad ABCs of the Texas’ A-F school ratings
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Smith, G.
|
08/27/2018
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Charter schools; Howard, Donna; Public schools; School ratings
|
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Should school rating system get an A? Punitive scores cripple learning, mask inequity
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Dallas Morning News
|
Edwards, W.
|
08/27/2018
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Educational accountability; School ratings
|
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How did low-income Texas schools fare under state’s A-F rating system?
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Taboada, M.
|
08/20/2018
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
|
Educational accountability; Low-income students; School ratings
|
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HISD’s longest-failing school fell short again. Will 2018-19 be different for Kashmere?
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Houston Chronicle
|
Carpenter, J.
|
08/20/2018
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Academically unacceptable schools; High schools; Houston Independent School District; School ratings
|
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School accountability ratings draw criticism
|
Texarkana Gazette
|
Middleton, J.
|
08/20/2018
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Liberty-Eylau Independent School District; Pleasant Grove Independent School District; School ratings
|
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Brazos Valley school districts get first TEA letter grades
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Bryan Eagle
|
Katz, C.
|
08/16/2018
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
School ratings
|
|
|
Houston ISD avoids state sanctions after 4 long-failing schools all meet standard
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Carpenter, J.
|
08/16/2018
|
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
|
Education partnerships; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; School ratings
|
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|
Lubbock County school districts meet expectations in new Texas Education Association grades
|
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
|
Michael, K.
|
08/16/2018
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
School ratings
|
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|
Texas just released A-F grades for school districts. Here's how the San Angelo area fared.
|
San Angelo Standard Times
|
Roberts, S.
|
08/16/2018
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
School ratings
|
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|
School accountability ratings released
|
Tyler Morning Telegraph
|
McCoy, C.
|
08/16/2018
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
School ratings
|
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|
District receive C grading, schools meet standard, earn distinctions
|
Victoria Advocate
|
Aldaco, A.
|
08/16/2018
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
School ratings
|
|
|
All Lavaca County school districts meet state standards
|
Victoria Advocate
|
Riker, M.
|
08/16/2018
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
School ratings
|
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|
Making the grade
|
Waco Tribune Herald
|
Dodd, L.
|
08/16/2018
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Educational accountability; School ratings
|
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|
Making the grade for public education
|
Amarillo Globe-News
|
Editorial
|
08/15/2018
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Amarillo Independent School District; Educational accountability
|
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|
Tyler ISD: All comprehensive campuses will be rated as "met standard" with Wednesday's release of accountability ratings
|
Tyler Morning Telegraph
|
McCoy, C.
|
08/15/2018
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Educational accountability; School ratings; Tyler Independent School District
|
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|
Texas releases school report cards today
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Waco Tribune Herald
|
Morath, M.
|
08/15/2018
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Educational accountability; Morath, Mike; School ratings
|
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|
School ratings under new Texas system to be released Wednesday
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Austin American Statesman
|
Taboada, M.
|
08/13/2018
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
School ratings
|
|
|
As classes start, districts await their letter grades from state
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Smith, D.
|
08/13/2018
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Educational accountability; School ratings
|
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|
HISD girds for release of ratings
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Carpenter, J.
|
08/13/2018
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Bernal, Diego; School ratings
|
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|
SAISD optimistic of better ranking
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Malik, A.
|
08/11/2018
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Educational accountability; San Antonio Independent School District; School ratings
|
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|
New A-F district grades will help taxpayers, parents
|
Beaumont Enterprise
|
Editorial
|
08/10/2018
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
School ratings
|
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|
TEA: Most SETX schools to get Harvey waivers
|
Beaumont Enterprise
|
Teitz, L.
|
08/02/2018
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Educational accountability; Hurricane Harvey; School districts
|
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|
State monitor’s reports detail Carranza’s frustration with HISD board, concerns about governance
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Carpenter, J.
|
07/31/2018
|
1 TX bill
|
Carranza, Richard; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships; School superintendents
|
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|
Noble intent
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Dutton, H.
|
05/17/2018
|
1 TX bill
|
Academically unacceptable schools; Dutton, Harold, Jr.
|
|
|
Houston ISD needs Harvey reset, and time is running out
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Editorial
|
05/13/2018
|
1 TX bill
|
Academically unacceptable schools; Houston Independent School District; Hurricane Harvey; School boards; School district conservatorships
|
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|
TEA commissioner: Harvey waivers could stave off HISD accountability sanctions
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Carpenter, J.
|
05/10/2018
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Academically unacceptable schools; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; Hurricane Harvey; Morath, Mike
|
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|
Don’t give up on HISD
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Editorial
|
05/06/2018
|
1 TX bill
|
Academically unacceptable schools; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships
|
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|
HISD school closures can’t wait until August
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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05/03/2018
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1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; Morath, Mike
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Mayor Turner pitches HISD partnership plan TEA says is not allowed
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Houston Chronicle
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Webb, S.
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05/02/2018
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Education partnerships; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; Turner, Sylvester
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STAAR scores at Bexar schools improve in fifth grade, mixed in eighth
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San Antonio Express News
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Malik, A.
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05/02/2018
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Educational test scores; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Future of Houston ISD’s struggling schools now in hands of Texas Education Agency
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Houston Chronicle
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Webb, S.
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05/01/2018
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Education partnerships; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships
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Close schools? Take over board? Give a break? TEA faces big choices on HISD
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Houston Chronicle
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Carpenter, J.
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04/29/2018
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Coleman, Garnet; Education partnerships; Houston Independent School District
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Smithville school board approves District of Innovation plan
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Austin American Statesman
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Hunter, F.
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04/26/2018
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Districts of innovation; Smithville Independent School District
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Houston ISD nixes partnership plans, risking school closures or state takeover
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Houston Chronicle
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Carpenter, J.
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04/26/2018
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1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Education partnerships; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District
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HISD melee marks total failure in governance
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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04/26/2018
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1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Education partnerships; Houston Independent School District; School administration
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HISD set to name charter partner
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Houston Chronicle
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Carpenter, J.
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04/21/2018
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Charter schools; Education partnerships; Houston Independent School District
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Turner rules out partnering with HISD on struggling schools
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Houston Chronicle
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Elliott, R.
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04/19/2018
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1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Education partnerships; Houston Independent School District; Turner, Sylvester
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Houston ISD leaders remain tight-lipped on partnerships ahead of April 30 deadline
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Houston Chronicle
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Carpenter, J.
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04/14/2018
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1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Education partnerships; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District
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Some parents still opt their children out of STAAR tests
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Houston Chronicle
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Webb, S.
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04/12/2018
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1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Educational tests; Parent-school relationships; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Rethink how voters elect the HISD board
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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04/11/2018
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Dutton, Harold, Jr.; El Paso Independent School District; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships
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State takeover of board of trustees of HISD is inevitable
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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03/29/2018
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1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships
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Mayor’s comments suggest city could play role in turning around struggling HISD campuses
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Houston Chronicle
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Elliott, R.
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03/29/2018
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1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Education partnerships; Houston City Council; Houston Independent School District; School boards; Turner, Sylvester
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HISD must give up control over hiring, governance to get accountability break
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Houston Chronicle
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Carpenter, J.
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02/28/2018
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Education partnerships; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; School administration
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Carranza adamant HISD can weather changes, but skeptics express doubts
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Houston Chronicle
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Webb, S.
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02/16/2018
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Carranza, Richard; Houston Independent School District; Magnet schools; School budgets
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HISD needs an audit, not a revolution and deep budget cuts
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Houston Chronicle
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Falkenberg, L.
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02/14/2018
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1 TX bill
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Houston Independent School District
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Texas schools hiring uncertified teachers, but local districts not using option
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Longview News-Journal
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Staff
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02/12/2018
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Districts of innovation; Teacher certification; Teacher shortages
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How would major changes work at 13 Houston ISD schools?
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Houston Chronicle
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Carpenter, J.
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02/10/2018
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1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Education partnerships; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; School administration
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Hundreds criticize HISD proposals to close schools, cut spending
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Houston Chronicle
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Carpenter, J.
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02/09/2018
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Carranza, Richard; Education partnerships; Houston Independent School District; Magnet schools; School administration; School budgets
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Residents skeptical, frustrated at 1st meeting on proposed changes in Houston ISD
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Houston Chronicle
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Carpenter, J.
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02/07/2018
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Education partnerships; Houston Independent School District; School administration
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HISD plagues
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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02/03/2018
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Carranza, Richard; Charter schools; Houston Independent School District; School budgets
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HISD administrators propose major changes for some campuses
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Houston Chronicle
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Webb, S.
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02/02/2018
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Education partnerships; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School budgets; School district conservatorships
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Houston ISD weighs major revamp of 15 struggling schools amid state takeover threat
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Houston Chronicle
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Carpenter, J.
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01/23/2018
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1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Carranza, Richard; Education partnerships; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District
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Frustration with state shows as Waco ISD develops plan to save 5 schools
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Conlon, S.
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01/21/2018
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Education partnerships; Educational accountability; Nelson, A. Marcus; Waco Independent School District
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2012 closures may have contributed to 6 Waco ISD schools' struggles
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Conlon, S.
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12/24/2017
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Anderson, Charles 'Doc'; Birdwell, Brian; Educational accountability; Kacal, Kyle; Waco Independent School District
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TEA gives firm deadline for Waco ISD to submit plan to save 5 campuses
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Conlon, S.
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12/11/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Education partnerships; Waco Independent School District
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Carroll district innovation plan would affect calendar
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Engelland, S.
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11/29/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Carroll Independent School District; Districts of innovation; School year
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CISD seeks feedback on calendar
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Houston Chronicle
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Ellsworth, M.
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11/23/2017
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1 TX bill
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Conroe Independent School District; School year
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Experts worry cost-cutting will lead to crowded classes
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Galveston Daily News
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DeGrood, M.
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11/18/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Class size; Districts of innovation; Galveston Independent School District
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Waco ISD fixing its 'plane' while in flight
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Whitaker, B.
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10/29/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Education partnerships; Educational accountability; Waco Independent School District
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5 Waco ISD campuses start year with accountability warning from TEA
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Conlon, S.
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10/15/2017
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Educational accountability; Waco Independent School District
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Fort Bend EDGE pilot program gets mixed results
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Houston Chronicle
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Balch, B.
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08/23/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Fort Bend Independent School District; Pilot programs; School ratings
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Shifting standards from TEA putting pressure on HISD
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Houston Chronicle
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Webb, S.
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08/20/2017
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Aycock, Jimmie Don; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Education Agency, Texas; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District
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Some districts announce changes before new school year
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Galveston Daily News
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DeGrood, M.
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08/14/2017
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1 TX bill
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Districts of innovation; School year
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Save HISD
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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08/13/2017
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1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships
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Potential HISD takeover has roots in widely supported 2015 state law
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Houston Chronicle
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Zelinski, A.
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08/13/2017
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1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Allen, Alma A.; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Houston Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships; Thompson, Senfronia
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Fewer Fort Worth schools to get failing grades, but problems persist
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Smith, D.
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08/11/2017
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1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools
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HISD given possible third option to deal with struggling schools
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Houston Chronicle
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Webb, S.
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08/11/2017
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1 TX bill
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Academically unacceptable schools; Bettencourt, Paul; Education partnerships; Houston Independent School District; Menéndez, José
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HISD trustees push back against state takeover threats
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Houston Chronicle
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Webb, S.
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08/10/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District
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Grievance resolved between Round Rock ISD, teachers
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Austin American Statesman
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Barrios, N.
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05/09/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Districts of innovation; Round Rock Independent School District; Texas State Teachers Association
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Drama surrounds South San ISD vote
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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04/29/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Districts of innovation; School boards; School district conservatorships; South San Antonio Independent School District
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Later start better for student outcomes and state economy
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Houston Chronicle
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Perryman, M.
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04/12/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Districts of innovation; Economic impact; Guillen, Ryan; Krause, Matt; School year; Tourism
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Highland Park ISD now a ‘District of Innovation’
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Dallas Morning News
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Limon, E.
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03/25/2017
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Districts of innovation; Highland Park Independent School District (Dallas County)
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South San ISD releases innovation plan
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San Antonio Express News
|
Caruba, L.
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03/18/2017
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Districts of innovation; South San Antonio Independent School District
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PfISD District of Innovation process open, transparent
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Austin American Statesman
|
Mott, V.
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03/15/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Districts of innovation; Pflugerville Independent School District
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Area schools join ‘district of innovation’ push
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Houston Chronicle
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Santana, T.
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03/15/2017
|
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Districts of innovation; Klein Independent School District; School year; Spring Independent School District; Tomball Independent School District
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Klein ISD becomes district of innovation
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Houston Chronicle
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Bradley, V.
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03/01/2017
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Districts of innovation; Klein Independent School District
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More Houston-area school districts obtain 'innovation' status
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Houston Chronicle
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Webb, S.
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02/23/2017
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Districts of innovation; Fort Bend Independent School District; Spring Independent School District; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
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Texas districts opt out of start date through 'innovative' loophole
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Houston Chronicle
|
Kadifa, M.
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02/13/2017
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Districts of innovation; School year; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
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Greg Abbott fulfills nine campaign promises, but 13 vows broken, per PolitiFact Texas Abbott-O-Meter
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Austin American Statesman
|
Selby, W.
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02/05/2017
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
|
Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial campaigns; Political fact-checking
|
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Highland Park ISD takes first step toward 'District of Innovation' classification
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Dallas Morning News
|
Limon, E.
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01/30/2017
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Districts of innovation; Highland Park Independent School District (Dallas County)
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PolitiFact: Promise on schools morphed into other reforms
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Austin American Statesman
|
Selby, W.
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01/17/2017
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1 TX bill
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Abbott, Greg; Academically unacceptable schools; Achievement school districts; Political fact-checking; West, Royce
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School year may start, end earlier
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Austin American Statesman
|
Rice, R.
|
01/16/2017
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Districts of innovation; Lake Travis Independent School District; School year
|
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Encroaching charters sow anxiety at South San ISD
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San Antonio Express News
|
Caruba, L.
|
01/14/2017
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Charter schools; Districts of innovation; South San Antonio Independent School District
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School year may start, end earlier
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Austin American Statesman
|
Rice, R.
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01/12/2017
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Districts of innovation; Lake Travis Independent School District; School year
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EISD makes Plan for Innovation and Local Control
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Austin American Statesman
|
Jones, C.
|
01/05/2017
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Districts of innovation; Eanes Independent School District
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Local school districts look for flexibility on state rules
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Waco Tribune Herald
|
Conlon, S.
|
01/01/2017
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
|
Districts of innovation
|
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Tomball ISD's superintendent reflects on success as retirement nears
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Houston Chronicle
|
Hill, G.
|
12/28/2016
|
1 TX bill
|
Tomball Independent School District
|
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Lake Travis school district prepares for 85th session
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Austin American Statesman
|
Lancaster, B.
|
12/15/2016
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Citizen political participation; Lake Travis Independent School District
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Panel to explore ‘Innovation’ status
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Dallas Morning News
|
Smith, C.
|
12/15/2016
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Dallas Independent School District; Districts of innovation
|
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Committee drafts plan for District of Innovation
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Dallas Morning News
|
Wigglesworth, V.
|
12/14/2016
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
|
Districts of innovation; Frisco Independent School District
|
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Houston ISD board wrestles with calendar questions
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Kadifa, M.
|
12/09/2016
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Academic promotion and retention; Districts of innovation; Houston Independent School District; School year; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Teachers union files grievance against Round Rock ISD ‘Innovation’ plan
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Austin American Statesman
|
Barrios, N.
|
11/17/2016
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Districts of innovation; Round Rock Independent School District; Teachers
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Innovative thinking: State clears path for Grand Prairie, other districts to boost local control
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Dallas Morning News
|
Brumfield, L.
|
11/13/2016
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Districts of innovation; Grand Prairie Independent School District
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AISD considers pursuing District of Innovation status
|
Amarillo Globe-News
|
Stein, D.
|
11/08/2016
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Amarillo Independent School District; Districts of innovation
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Dallas ISD balks at using state law to alter rules on start date, teacher certification
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Dallas Morning News
|
Smith, C.
|
11/05/2016
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Dallas Independent School District; Districts of innovation; School boards
|
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WFISD releases District of Innovation committee names
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Wichita Falls Record News
|
Sweeten-Shults, L.
|
11/05/2016
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Districts of innovation; Wichita Falls Independent School District
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|
Trustees agree to governance training
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Smith, C.
|
10/28/2016
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Academically unacceptable schools; Dallas Independent School District; School boards; School buildings
|
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Round Rock ISD ‘District of Innovation’ plan OK’d despite opposition
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Austin American Statesman
|
Barrios, N.
|
10/27/2016
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Districts of innovation; Round Rock Independent School District; Teachers
|
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Katy ISD moves forward with 'District of Innovation' plan
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Herrera, S.
|
10/26/2016
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Districts of innovation; Katy Independent School District
|
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Waco ISD trustees push back on TEA training requirement
|
Waco Tribune Herald
|
Conlon, S.
|
10/22/2016
|
1 TX bill
|
Academically unacceptable schools; School boards; Waco Independent School District
|
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H-J seeks flexibility from state regulations
|
Beaumont Enterprise
|
Teitz, L.
|
10/19/2016
|
1 TX bill
|
Districts of innovation; Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District
|
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|
Tomball ISD plan would boost local control
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Kirk, B.
|
10/19/2016
|
1 TX bill
|
Districts of innovation; Tomball Independent School District
|
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|
School districts pursue 'innovative' status, amid questions
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Houston Chronicle
|
Webb, S.
|
10/17/2016
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Clear Creek Independent School District; Districts of innovation
|
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|
Every student deserves a quality education
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Dutton, H.
|
10/15/2016
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Charter schools; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Public schools
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|
LTISD seeks District of Innovation, tax ratification elections
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Austin American Statesman
|
Lancaster, B.
|
10/13/2016
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Districts of innovation; Lake Travis Independent School District; School bonds; Tax rollback elections
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District seeks some charter school privileges
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Austin American Statesman
|
Rice, R.
|
09/29/2016
|
1 TX bill
|
Districts of innovation; Lake Travis Independent School District
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|
School board members prepare legislative agenda
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Davis, S.
|
09/15/2016
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Cost-of-education index; Districts of innovation; Eanes Independent School District; School finance
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|
More ISD-charter cooperation would boost school quality
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Feinberg, M.
|
09/08/2016
|
1 TX bill
|
Charter schools; Education partnerships; School districts; Texas District Charter Alliance
|
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|
Round Rock ISD considers hiring legislative consultant
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Barrios, N.
|
08/25/2016
|
1 TX bill
|
Districts of innovation; Lobbyists; Round Rock Independent School District
|
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|
Dripping Springs district among first in Texas to get innovation tag
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Taboada, M.
|
08/22/2016
|
1 TX bill
|
Districts of innovation; Dripping Springs Independent School District; Educational accountability
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|
State to get tougher on worst schools
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Ayala, E.
|
08/17/2016
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Academically unacceptable schools; Dallas Independent School District; Garcia, Sylvia; Hinojosa, Michael; Morath, Mike; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); West, Royce
|
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|
TEA planning to crack down on failing school districts, chief says
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Collier, K.
|
08/17/2016
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Academically unacceptable schools; Bettencourt, Paul; Garcia, Sylvia; School ratings; West, Royce
|
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|
School rescue efforts pay off
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Smith, C.
|
08/16/2016
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Dallas Independent School District; School ratings; Teacher incentive plans
|
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|
Cooperation, yes, but set goals to lift all schools, and all kids
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Frels, K.
|
07/28/2016
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Charter schools; Houston Independent School District; Public schools
|
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|
District OKs innovation designation
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Staff
|
07/02/2016
|
1 TX bill
|
Districts of innovation; Dripping Springs Independent School District
|
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|
SAISD becomes one of the first “districts of innovation.”
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Malik, A.
|
06/29/2016
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Districts of innovation; San Antonio Independent School District
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|
BISD board can extend beyond two years, state AG says
|
Beaumont Enterprise
|
Wallach, D.
|
06/22/2016
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Attorney General opinions; Beaumont Independent School District; School boards; School district conservatorships
|
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|
Questions loom over Edgewood, South San board elections
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Padilla, G.
|
06/15/2016
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Edgewood Independent School District; School board campaigns and elections; South San Antonio Independent School District
|
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|
Eanes school district eyes TEA exemptions similar to charter schools
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Davis, S.
|
06/02/2016
|
1 TX bill
|
Districts of innovation; Eanes Independent School District; School year
|
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|
Arlington, Fort Worth school leaders work on campus turnaround plans
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Peterson, T.
|
04/11/2016
|
1 TX bill
|
Academically unacceptable schools; Arlington Independent School District; Aycock, Jimmie Don; Fort Worth Independent School District
|
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|
Texas education commissioner visits Marlin, officials wait for verdict
|
Waco Tribune Herald
|
Butts, S.
|
10/30/2015
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Academically unacceptable schools; Marlin Independent School District; Williams, Michael L.
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|
Lawmakers send bill requiring letter grades for schools to Abbott
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Collier, K.
|
06/01/2015
|
1 TX bill
|
Aycock, Jimmie Don; Districts of innovation; Educational accountability; School ratings; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
|
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|
Key education bills advance to Texas Senate
|
San Antonio Express News
|
McGaughy, L.
|
05/16/2015
|
1 TX bill
|
Academically unacceptable schools; Aycock, Jimmie Don; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; School ratings
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