No longer is computer programming a skill reserved for elite students with uncommon access to the latest technology.
2016
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Districts Struggle to Evaluate Threats of Violence
In the wake of so many public shootings, school district officials across the U.S. are struggling to balance threats of violence on campus with appropriate levels of response and prevention.
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Event: A Symposium on Urban Public Education
The Tribune presents a half-day symposium in El Paso on urban public education in Texas.
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Special Ed Students Await Improvements on Test Assistance
California, like most states implementing the first generation of Common Core assessments, offered special education students tools to assist them in completing the test.
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The Bookshelf: Jan. 7, 2016
In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights The Importance of Being Little.
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New Book Calls for Rethinking Preschool in the U.S.
As parents of young children worry about how best to prepare their kids for academic success, early childhood expert Erika Christakis warns that vocabulary worksheets and study time with bar graphs should not replace play time.
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Politics
In Iowa, Cruz Confronts Politics of Ethanol
With a pro-ethanol group hounding his trail in Iowa, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has found himself defending his stand on eliminating the federal Renewable Fuel Standard, which is politically sensitive in the corn-growing state.
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Politics
Rubio Avoids GOP Slugfest at First Texas Rally
Facing his first Texas crowd at a rally Wednesday, Sen. Marco Rubio gave a wide-ranging speech that touched on nearly every conceivable topic — except his fellow Republican candidates.
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Criminal Justice
Trooper Indicted in Sandra Bland Case
A grand jury did not believe Department of Public Safety trooper Brian Encinia was telling the truth about his actions during his arrest of Sandra Bland, who died three days later in a Waller County jail cell.
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Politics
Congressional Hispanics Endorse Gene Green
Congressional Hispanics are lining up behind U.S. Rep. Gene Green as he seeks to fend off a primary challenge from former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia.