Aamena Ahmed
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State's STAAR Calculator Directive Draws Concerns, by Aamena Ahmed
Starting in the 2014-15 school year, eighth-graders in Texas public schools will be required to have graphing calculators or tablets for STAAR assessments. Some poorer school districts are concerned that the mandate ignores fiscal challenges they're already facing. → Read More
Davis Continues Attacks on Abbott's Education Proposals, by Aamena Ahmed
At an event in Austin on Monday, Democrat Wendy Davis accused Republican gubernatorial opponent Greg Abbott of proposing increased testing and denying equal access to pre-K education. → Read More
Report: San Antonio, Austin Among Solar Power Leaders, by Aamena Ahmed
San Antonio ranks sixth among U.S. cities in installed solar power capacity, and Austin ranks 16th, according to a new report. → Read More
Property Tax Lending Under Review Again, by Aamena Ahmed
Facing an interim charge to review a bill regulating property tax loans in Texas, lawmakers are taking a closer look at the controversial industry. → Read More
Property Tax Lending Under Review Again, by Aamena Ahmed
Facing an interim charge to review a bill regulating property tax loans in Texas, lawmakers are taking a closer look at the controversial industry. → Read More
Ahead of SBOE Meeting, Activists Call For Mexican-American Studies Class, by Aamena Ahmed
Ahead of State Board of Education meetings this week, activist groups rallied in support of adding Mexican American Studies as an official Texas high school elective. But at least one board member suggested the likelihood is slim. → Read More
Patrick Gains Smitherman's Support, by Aamena Ahmed
Barry Smitherman, who came in third in March in a three-way race for the Republican nomination for attorney general, has endorsed state Sen. Dan Patrick in his bid to unseat Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. → Read More
After Rise in Foster Care Deaths, DFPS Approves New Regulations, by Aamena Ahmed
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services approved a set of new regulations Friday that are meant to provide more protection for foster children. → Read More
Report: Public School Enrollment Tops 5 Million in Texas, by Aamena Ahmed
Surpassing the 5 million mark, student enrollment in Texas public schools has hit a new record, according to the Texas Education Agency. And Hispanic enrollment continues to mark the majority. → Read More
TDCJ Will Appeal Judge's Ruling on Execution Drugs, by Aamena Ahmed
Amid national debate over disclosure of information about execution drugs, Texas Department of Criminal Justice officials said they will appeal a judge’s order to reveal the supplier of its execution drugs. → Read More
As AG Weighs Plastic Bag Laws, Dallas Passes Its Own, by Aamena Ahmed
Amid debate over whether plastic bag bans violate the state's health and safety laws, Dallas on Wednesday became the largest city in Texas to pass an ordinance restricting use of the bags. → Read More
Despite National Efforts, Texas Not Enthusiastic About GMO Labeling, by Aamena Ahmed
A small group of Texas farmers and environmental advocates is pushing for the labeling of genetically modified foods. But the effort has received little interest from Texas' Republican-dominated Legislature or from major agribusinesses. → Read More
Report: Many Youths Still Detained for Minor Infractions, by Aamena Ahmed
The number of youths detained for minor infractions has fallen nationally and in Texas, but thousands of youths remain in detention for misbehaviors like violating curfew, according to a report released this week. → Read More
AG's Opinion Sought on Cities' Plastic Bag Bans, by Aamena Ahmed
A letter from a state lawmaker asks the attorney general's office to give an opinion on whether Texas cities' bans on plastic bags are in compliance with the state’s health and safety laws. → Read More
Early College High Schools Proliferate Amid Effort to Raise Enrollment, by Aamena Ahmed
The number of early college high schools, which allow students to get a head start on college credits without paying tuition, has surged in Texas. → Read More