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    Oops, TAKS might not be making the grade

    Texas has had its share of headaches when it comes to testing. Does anyone else remember the TECAT? That was a test that every Texas teacher had to take to keep on trucking. It was an absurd, expensive ordeal where teachers were treated like cattle because Read More...

    More Money for Colleges Tied to Incentive Program

    In an effort to increase state money flowing to universities , Rick Perry, the governor of Texas, has outlined a plan that ties funds to students graduating from college earlier and willing to pursue high demand engineering and computer degrees. The money, Read More...

    TEA Looks Closely at Rating Appeals

    Some Texas schools used creative excuses when they appealed their ratings to the Texas Education Agency. An article by Joshua Benton on dallasnews.com included a few of the unusual, along with the sensible, reasons given by schools to persuade the TEA Read More...