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State ID's Worst Schools, Gives Students Option To Leave
Dallas, TX
(2011-12-13)
More than 400,000 Texas students will have the option of transferring to new schools because their schools have ended up on the Public Education Grant list.
Dallas, TX
(2011-12-13)
More than 400,000 Texas students will have the option of transferring to new schools because their schools have ended up on the Public Education Grant list.
TAB Billboard Targets Colleges
Dallas, TX
(2011-12-13)
The Texas Association of Business wants the state to withhold some money for community colleges until graduate rates rise. The group has even put up billboards to encourage support. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports the Dallas County College District says the business group doesn't know the whole story.
Dallas, TX
(2011-12-13)
The Texas Association of Business wants the state to withhold some money for community colleges until graduate rates rise. The group has even put up billboards to encourage support. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports the Dallas County College District says the business group doesn't know the whole story.
Outgoing Senator Shapiro Looks At Texas Education
Dallas, TX
(2011-11-29)
Texas public schools are awaiting results from last month's brand-new STAAR test. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness replaces the old test and will become the required end-of-course exam. Outgoing Plano Senator Florence Shapiro, Chair of the Education Committee, sat down with KERA's Bill Zeeble to talk about this test and other education issues.
Dallas, TX
(2011-11-29)
Texas public schools are awaiting results from last month's brand-new STAAR test. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness replaces the old test and will become the required end-of-course exam. Outgoing Plano Senator Florence Shapiro, Chair of the Education Committee, sat down with KERA's Bill Zeeble to talk about this test and other education issues.
Hundreds Of School Districts Sue Texas Over Funding
Dallas, TX
(2011-11-21)
Texas school districts say they're struggling after lawmakers cut more than $4 billion from the education budget earlier this year. Some, like Cedar Hill, tried making up the loss with a tax. Hundreds of other districts are now preparing to sue the state like they did a decade ago, to restore funding.
Dallas, TX
(2011-11-21)
Texas school districts say they're struggling after lawmakers cut more than $4 billion from the education budget earlier this year. Some, like Cedar Hill, tried making up the loss with a tax. Hundreds of other districts are now preparing to sue the state like they did a decade ago, to restore funding.
Teachers Track Education Funding Cuts
Dallas, TX
(2011-11-18)
A survey by one teachers group is providing a look at how state budget cuts may be affecting Texas school districts. KERA's Shelley Kofler says the survey comes as lawsuits challenging school funding take shape.
Dallas, TX
(2011-11-18)
A survey by one teachers group is providing a look at how state budget cuts may be affecting Texas school districts. KERA's Shelley Kofler says the survey comes as lawsuits challenging school funding take shape.
Bond Losses Further Damage School Funding
Dallas, TX
(2011-11-14)
The Cedar Hill School District says it will try convincing voters to pass another bond proposal after citizens narrowly rejected package last week. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more on Cedar Hill's dilemma.
Dallas, TX
(2011-11-14)
The Cedar Hill School District says it will try convincing voters to pass another bond proposal after citizens narrowly rejected package last week. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more on Cedar Hill's dilemma.
North Texas Wins Pilot Education Program
Dallas, TX
(2011-11-08)
A newly-launched pilot education program could help more North Texans attend college. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports TexCan - the Texas College Access Network - will target first generation and low-income students.
Dallas, TX
(2011-11-08)
A newly-launched pilot education program could help more North Texans attend college. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports TexCan - the Texas College Access Network - will target first generation and low-income students.
Kids In Business To Help Fund Schools
Dallas, TX
(2011-11-03)
Some Carrollton-Farmers Branch elementary students are in the "greeting card" business this year. KERA's BJ Austin says it's a money-making idea from the district's Educational Foundation - which is working to help fill the gap left by state budget cuts.
Dallas, TX
(2011-11-03)
Some Carrollton-Farmers Branch elementary students are in the "greeting card" business this year. KERA's BJ Austin says it's a money-making idea from the district's Educational Foundation - which is working to help fill the gap left by state budget cuts.
Time's Run Out On DISD's Resignation Deal
Dallas, TX
(2011-11-02)
The midnight deadline has passed for excess Dallas teachers to take a resignation deal. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports the school district doesn't yet know how many took the offer, prompted by the state's education budget cuts.
Dallas, TX
(2011-11-02)
The midnight deadline has passed for excess Dallas teachers to take a resignation deal. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports the school district doesn't yet know how many took the offer, prompted by the state's education budget cuts.
Mesquite Wins Another Honor
Dallas, TX
(2011-10-13)
This week, the Mesquite School District won another top honor for student achievement. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more on Mesquite's winning formula.
Dallas, TX
(2011-10-13)
This week, the Mesquite School District won another top honor for student achievement. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more on Mesquite's winning formula.
Empowering Students With The Gift Of Sight
Dallas, TX
(2011-10-13)
Students in Tarrant County who have been squinting at the blackboard all year were given the gift of sight today.
Dallas, TX
(2011-10-13)
Students in Tarrant County who have been squinting at the blackboard all year were given the gift of sight today.
Combs Praises School Efficiencies
Dallas, TX
(2011-09-15)
A tiny fraction of all Texas school districts - just 4 percent - have earned a top rating from the state comptroller's office that measures high student achievement and efficient spending.
Dallas, TX
(2011-09-15)
A tiny fraction of all Texas school districts - just 4 percent - have earned a top rating from the state comptroller's office that measures high student achievement and efficient spending.
More Texans Taking SAT Test
Dallas, TX
(2011-09-15)
The Texas Education Agency reports a significant boost in high school students taking the SAT college entrance exams.
Dallas, TX
(2011-09-15)
The Texas Education Agency reports a significant boost in high school students taking the SAT college entrance exams.
It's Labor Day. Meet Someone With An Unusual Job
Dallas, TX
(2011-09-05)
Anaplastologists might wish you never need their services. But if you do, several work in Dallas. Now you're wondering "What is an anaplastologist?"
Dallas, TX
(2011-09-05)
Anaplastologists might wish you never need their services. But if you do, several work in Dallas. Now you're wondering "What is an anaplastologist?"
Roundup: Ranger Blogs Her DISD Board Resignation
Dallas, TX
(2011-08-26)
Dallas School Board member Carla Ranger has submitted her resignation to both the DISD Acting Superintendent and Chief of Staff, according to School Board Member Nancy Bingham.
Dallas, TX
(2011-08-26)
Dallas School Board member Carla Ranger has submitted her resignation to both the DISD Acting Superintendent and Chief of Staff, according to School Board Member Nancy Bingham.
Former Demographer Worries For Texas Future
Dallas, TX
(2011-08-25)
The state's future is at risk because it is not adequately educating Texas children. That's according to the former state demographer Steve Murdock.
Dallas, TX
(2011-08-25)
The state's future is at risk because it is not adequately educating Texas children. That's according to the former state demographer Steve Murdock.
It's A Busy, First, Hot Day of School
Dallas, TX
(2011-08-22)
Despite some minor glitches on the first day of school statewide, most North Texas students got to class without incident. KERA's Bill Zeeble visited Wilmer-Hutchins High School, re-opened for the first time since it closed in 2005.
Dallas, TX
(2011-08-22)
Despite some minor glitches on the first day of school statewide, most North Texas students got to class without incident. KERA's Bill Zeeble visited Wilmer-Hutchins High School, re-opened for the first time since it closed in 2005.
DISD Schools To Start 15 Minutes Later
Dallas, TX
(2011-08-19)
When school starts Monday, all Dallas public school campuses will begin 15 minutes later than they did last year. KERA'S Bill Zeeble explains it is partly a money saving move, and a time for teachers to work without getting paid.
Dallas, TX
(2011-08-19)
When school starts Monday, all Dallas public school campuses will begin 15 minutes later than they did last year. KERA'S Bill Zeeble explains it is partly a money saving move, and a time for teachers to work without getting paid.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Shifts School Start Times
Dallas, TX
(2011-08-18)
This Monday, Carrollton-Farmers Branch elementary and high school students will start class at different times than they did last year.
Dallas, TX
(2011-08-18)
This Monday, Carrollton-Farmers Branch elementary and high school students will start class at different times than they did last year.
STAAR Test A Week Away For Some Students
Dallas, TX
(2011-08-15)
Texas launches its new end-of-year exams when school starts next week. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more on the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Requirements or STAAR tests. They're said to be the state's toughest test yet.
Dallas, TX
(2011-08-15)
Texas launches its new end-of-year exams when school starts next week. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more on the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Requirements or STAAR tests. They're said to be the state's toughest test yet.
