Senators may abandon tradition to pass budget
\n(Austin American-Statesman © 05/04/2011) (Registration Required)\n
Senate Republicans could make an end run around their Democratic colleagues today to break an impasse over the state budget.\n\nDemocrats warned that such a move could have far-reaching i");
document.write("mplications in the upper chamber that would extend beyond today's fight over House Bill 1, the 2012-13 budget legislation.\n\nMeanwhile, to win the support of all 19 Republicans for the $176.5 billion budget, Senate F...\n
McKinney kindergarten student turns hugs into cash
\n(Dallas WFAA (ABC) 8 © 05/04/2011)
All year, we've pro");
document.write("filed schools and students who've taken part in Rachel's Challenge.\n\n\nWFAA has partnered with the non-profit organization. Its message is simple: Create a chain reaction of good.\n\n\nRachel Scott was the first killed in the mass shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado. In her journals, she wrote about wanting to impact the world... the idea that one good deed could lead to a...\n
The missing school reform: improving leadership
\n(Houston Chronicle © 05/04/2011) (Registration Required)\n
The former D.C. schools superintendent, Michelle Rhee, is in Houston today to promote education reform. Her visit is timely: Across America, there is a growing consensus on choice, standards and accountability. Support for charter schools is increasing, as is support for performance pay and other initiatives aimed at boosting the quality of classroom instruction. Meanwhile, the voucher movement, w...\n
San Antonio teacher awarded 2011 State Teacher of the Year
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Daniel Leija, a teacher at the Esparza Elementary School in San Antonio, was honored at the White House on Tuesday for winning 2011 State Teacher of the Year.\n\n?Teachers like Dani");
document.write("el Leija are nurturing our young students? minds and shaping tomorrow?s leaders,? Rep. Charlie Gonzalez, D-San Antonio, said. ?Mr. Leija has shown a special dedication to his math and science students in San Antonio and h...\n
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