February 2019 – Time Out For Charters

What YOU need to know about charter schools

5 Feb,2019 Macey ErhardtLeave a comment

From Center for Public Policy Priorities:For more information on Charter School Funding: Charter School Funding: A Misguided Growing State ResponsibilityFor …

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Young Conservatives of Texas @yct·

29 Aug

Including S.B. 18, the campus free speech bill! Can't wait to see how our favorite public universities adjust their policies in the next couple of days to be in line with it! #txlege

Texas Tribune@TexasTribune

In tomorrow’s newsletter: 820 bills passed during the 2019 session of the Texas Legislature will go into effect on Sept. 1.

To learn more, sign up for The Brief to get a recap in your inbox tomorrow morning: https://t.co/NueWkjO4FN

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James Quintero @JamesQuinteroTX·

29 Aug

.@ChuckDeVore: "The 4 strongest large metropolitan areas for job seekers, with nonfarm employment up by at least 3% in the 12 months ending in July are Orlando, Florida; Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; Seattle, Washington, and; Houston, #Texas."

#txlege @TPPF https://t.co/4oqd3gULNu

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VotingFemale @VotingFemaIe·

29 Aug

Deep State Organizational Chart Of The Swamp

#MAGA 🇺🇸 #Trump #NRA #MdPolitics #txlege #txpol #ohpol #ohleg

Jasa@indyjasa

@VotingFemaIe @PennyHicks13 here's the break down👇

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Dr. Mary E. Gonzalez@RepMaryGonzalez·

29 Aug

I've been honored to represent our home. We have accomplished so much together. Today I announced that I am running for re-election, bc there is still work to do. So grateful for the El Paso Delegation who wanted to be part of this special moment. #txlege https://t.co/CherCYiWRA

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Ed Thompson @RepEdThompson·

29 Aug

This morning, Brazoria County United Front Coalition met with organizations to speak about Human Trafficking. I’m grateful to everyone that attended today’s event to hear how the 86th Legislative Session fought this important issue. #txlege #hd29

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My thoughts on the Kentucky Commissioner of Education Decision

For many reasons I am very relieved that the Kentucky commissioner search has completed. Working with the Bluegrass community as Dean of @UKCollegeofEd, the @USNews top ranked College of Education in Kentucky (top 30 among publics in nation), is an incredible honor. I was glad for the opportunity to discuss with the entire Board a […]

Kentucky Commissioner of Education candidate profiles

Three candidates remain for the job of Kentucky Commissioner of Education, and they were each asked the same three questions about themselves and their plans for the department by KDE. I’ve reblogged below the release verbatim from here. He’s been dean of the College of Education at the University of Kentucky for a year, but […]

Happy Birthday, Woody Guthrie!

Garrison Keillor’s “The Writers’ Almanac” reports that today is Woody Guthrie’s birthday. He may be America’s most beloved and most often sung folk singer. Everyone sings “This Land is My Land,” but not usually with all the lyrics. Guthrie was radical in his politics, having experienced the hard times of the Depression. At one point, […]

The Reopening Question: Is It Safe?

There is one basic principle that must be honored in deciding whether and when to reopen schools: SAFETY FIRST. No child or teacher or staff member should die because of a rush to reopen. NBC News reported: WASHINGTON — As the calls from the White House to fully reopen schools grow louder, evidence continues to […]

Month: February 2019