Texas public schools facing shortages of well-trained teachers
Dr. Jacob Kirksey, a researcher and faculty member at Texas Tech, reports more than half of new teachers were uncertified in ...
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Why Texas Teachers Leave the Classroom: A Qualitative Look into Non-Retirement
In this article, the researchers found the teachers in the systems they studied “believe they are overworked and undervalued …” The study serves as a snapshot of why teachers are exiting the ...
HISD's teacher evaluation system is 'a step in the right direction,' experts say
Academics say HISD's teacher evaluation system is aligned with the research but raised questions on target distribution.
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UMHB hosts 'Off the Map' art exhibit celebrating the Arctic Circle
UMHB Art Department Chair Stephanie Chambers captures the spirit of her visit to the Arctic Circle with paintings capturing the solidarity of the landscape.
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Texas scores poorly on the Nation’s Report Card; reading scores lowest in decades
Changes to state standardized tests have made it difficult to compare how Texas students are doing in school in recent years, ...
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10-Year-Old Texas Girl Charged for Taking Cocaine to Seguin School
A elementary student at Jefferson Elementary School in Seguin has been charges for taking cocaine to school. A 10-year-old ...
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New Texas public school curriculum 'likely' violates students' rights, ACLU says
The State Board of Education approved the Bluebonnet curriculum despite concerns that it includes biblical teachings. An ACLU attorney said the curriculum likely violates the Constitution by favoring ...