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Another Survivor Comes Forward Against Travis County D.A.

Change.org petition calls for the removal of Margaret Moore

"...man” who stole her backpack containing medications, a laptop, textbooks, and class notes, and left her struggling with “severe”..."

Dec. 4, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

“Regional Fictions” at MASS Gallery

This thought-provoking show takes on the educational system's traditional narratives by juxtaposing the familiar with images that challenge it

"...one leg is balanced on the spine of a Texas history textbook. The precarity of the sculpture, Propped/Apoyado, immediately..."

June 29, 2018 Arts Review by Melany Jean

State Board of Education Votes Down Second Mexican-American Studies Textbook

Rejected Text, Pt. 2

"...a refreshing departure from its historically politicized decisions on textbooks. Most SBOE members who voted against the latest book,..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Internet Back to School Supplies

You've filled out the apps to get here – now it's time to download some

"...Here are the apps and sites you need to..."

Aug. 22, 2017 Chronolog Post by Katarina Brown

"...of Education met this week to debate social studies textbooks, criticized as ideologically-driven and factually inaccurate by a coalition..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature

Teacher’s Helper

Online lesson-sharing sees global growth

"...standard classroom textbook is over five years old. In Texas, adoptions happen once per decade, so this isn't a..."

March 7, 2014 News Post by Rod Machen

Writers on Kennedy

What we think about when we think about JFK

"...Sand Flat School – the "Colored School" in Emory, Texas – was a three-classroom Rosenwald School. A.C., my dad,..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Harold McMillan

Wheatsville’s New South Location Opening Today

Austin hippies strike another blow against soulless capitalism

"...Students at the University of Texas have always been quick to appreciate the benefits of..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

News Ticker: September 17

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Slots filled up quickly for today's State Board..."

Sept. 17, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Local State Board of Ed Hopefuls Lose Again

Will SBOE's ideological wars continue for another four years?

"...Board of Education option for Travis County voters won, Texas Freedom Network President Kathy Miller said not all is..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Long-Awaited Testimony Rejects Arson Conclusion

Forensic Science Commission hears expert testimony on Willingham fire investigation

"...who has authored and co-authored several seminal fire science textbooks and who previously worked for the federal Bureau of..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Paula Poundstone

The comedian talks about the importance of reading in her life

"...evolution, have you been following the textbook battles in Texas' State Board of Education? With conservatives fighting to make..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

American Exceptionalism Is History With Blinders On

"...hearing and was pleased that most people there want textbooks to be more diverse with more minorities and most..."

Jan. 26, 2010 Postmarks

AISD: Holes Plugged ... Temporarily

The 2009 AISD budget balances the books, but the financial future's not bright

"...July 24, the U.S. Department of Education approved the Texas plan for spending $3.2 billion in school-related stimulus money...."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Feds to the rescue

"...one hand, it takes with the other – as Texas Educator Excellence Grants disappeared. However, it's worth noting that..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Congratulations, It's a Biennial Budget

Conference committee approves $182 billion for 2010-11, now heads to floor

"...revenue and spending the original federal stimulus cash on textbooks may just be an ARRA compliance: But there are..."

May 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Microscope Zooms in on Anti-Science SBOE

Legislators try to rein in controversial education board

"...months, have caught the eyes of lawmakers and embarrassed Texas nationwide. El Paso Sen. Eliot Shapleigh summed it up..."

April 28, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Science and Rational Thought Must Prevail

"...the multimillion dollar textbook industry will publish in its textbooks. Will we have one textbook developed for Texas while..."

Feb. 3, 2009 Postmarks

ACC: Four for the Board

"...Keller: Keller, 37, is director of research for the Texas House of Representatives and a U.S. Navy reservist, with..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Wiis on the Bus

How the Wii Remote and simulated games are changing the way we learn

"...of course development and technology for the University of Texas System's UT TeleCampus, has his own example: "The Oregon..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Theory of Evolution: Theory or Fact?

"...Jonathan Wells, Icons of Evolution On Nov. 7, the Texas State Board of Education voted to adopt a series..."

Nov. 19, 2003 Postmarks

The Sound of Falling Dominoes

The state budget crisis is only one piece of a much larger, distressing government puzzle.

"...schools that have been told not to buy new textbooks. The exact numbers here are even more uncertain: The..."

May 30, 2003 News Column by Michael King

"...the State Board of Education, which adopted social studies textbooks (see The Battle of Washington's Bulge), decided against blasting..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature

"...Flood waters receded and cleanup continued. Meanwhile, major Texas insurers announced they may no longer provide coverage for..."

July 26, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Steven Saylor's Ancient Habit

Steven Saylor's series of mysteries set in ancient Rome is one of the best mystery series being published today.

"...accurate but particularly ingenious fashion while throwing the young Texas dandy O. Henry into the mix (a mix of..."

May 24, 2002 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Steven Saylor's Ancient Habit

Steven Saylor's series of mysteries set in ancient Rome is one of the best mystery series being published today.

"...accurate but particularly ingenious fashion while throwing the young Texas dandy O. Henry into the mix (a mix of..."

May 24, 2002 Books Feature by Clay Smith

The Tenth Annual "Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest Results

"...has a Masters in English from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a martial artist with a..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Books Feature

Volunteer Central

"...Recording for the Blind Help create accessible textbooks (recording & diskette). 323-9390...."

Jan. 9, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

Footnotes and First Novels

Local Author Roger Boylan

"...and his wife, who teaches medieval history at Southwest Texas State University), Boylan has counted among his other residences..."

May 23, 1997 Books Feature

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