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Thursday, December 20, 2012  In remote Harrold, the nearest sheriff's office is 30 minutes away, and people tend to know — and trust — one another.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  An expert economist has testified in the public school finance trial that Texas teacher quality in the state is dropping, largely because of low pay in a competitive market.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  Thousands of teachers switched roles and became students Wednesday at the Region 16 "I-3" conference -- designed to inspire, innovate, and influence students.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  School districts will be able to pay public school teachers less and furlough them without pay under a bill passed by the House.

Friday, June 03, 2011  Texas House lawmakers are considering bills to make it easier for schools to increase elementary school class sizes and streamline firing teachers to ease budget strains.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  The Comptroller's office says the records of three and a half million people were placed on the server with personally identifying information.

Saturday, April 02, 2011  Texas State Teachers Association is drumming up support asking you to sign petitions and they're asking legislators, don't cut kids out when it comes to deep budget cuts.

Friday, December 10, 2010  nearly 13 percent return for the pension system that benefits Texas teachers means $9.7 million in performance bonuses to its investment team.

Thursday, August 05, 2010  The U.S. Senate gave initial approval Wednesday to a bill that would require Texas to maintain state education spending levels through 2013.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  Experts say a lack of black and Hispanic teachers could hinder the achievement of minorities as their enrollment rises in Texas.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  One in four Texas teachers are having to moonlight, that's according to a new survey by researchers at Sam Houston State.

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Wednesday, November 04, 2009  Texas spent $300 million on merit pay for teachers in the past three years in an effort that led to few gains by students.