The legislation would allow the state to spend $4 billion less on public schools than what current law requires.
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House tentatively OKs school cuts bill
Posted by Twilight999 242 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
House panel vote puts school cuts closer to passage
Posted by FireSyphon 248 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
The House Appropriations Committee voted along party lines Saturday to recommend a controversial plan to reduce public education spending by at least $4 billion, cuts which hundreds of Texans later protested during a Capitol rally.
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Senate approval gives $4 billion in school cuts another try
Posted by rhodan842 249 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
The Senate voted Friday night to make education pay its share of the state's budget problems, reviving legislation to take $4 billion out of public schools' funding.
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Texas Senate panel OKs school cuts despite pleas
Posted by Mattyboy217 250 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
Texas lawmakers invited the public to share ideas about school funding cuts Thursday, but GOP leaders rushed to approve the legislation without incorporating any of that input and rebuffed all urging to spend more from the rainy day fund.
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Texas House passes bill slashing school funding
Posted by wolfthestar 254 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
The House voted Sunday to cut Texas public school funding by $4 billion.
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Texas legislature finds deal on cutting school funds elusive
Posted by Zerosen1993 259 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
AUSTIN - Legislative leaders continued to look for a compromise school funding plan Tuesday to allocate $4 billion worth of public school cuts they say is necessary to avoid a special session this summer.
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Key school bill would save teachers' jobs, Texas House told
Posted by theshade67 275 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
Texas school districts would have more authority to deal with lower state funding under a key education reform measure considered Friday night by the Texas House.
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Democrats halt House debate on school reform measure
Posted by cjdonato10 277 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
School districts could increase class sizes, cut employee pay and give teachers unpaid furloughs under the bill by Rep. Rob Eissler, R-The Woodlands.
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Agent and coach: Linta accepts prep school job
Posted by noob54321 279 days ago (http://sports.espn.go.com)
Joe Linta the agent advises college players trying to get into the NFL.
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Obama: U.S. needs longer school year to catch up
Posted by blueblock 497 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
Obama says teachers who are subpar should have the opportunity to improve - but if they don't they shouldn't be in the classroom.
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Key races will shape high-profile state school board
Posted by xxUchiahxx 513 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
Nearly everyone agrees that Texans are paying closer attention to the once low-profile board after the 15 members attracted state and national attention for their controversial pursuit of new science and social studies curriculum standards.
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Stock Market Survival School (Final)
Posted by pikachu0735 586 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
The game may sometimes feel rigged, but you can protect yourself from being taken advantage of, Jim Cramer told the viewers of his 'Mad Money' TV show.
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Glee goes back to school!
Posted by noob54321 669 days ago (http://www.thestar.com)
On the set of the hit TV musical comedy Glee, which returns Tuesday after a four-month hiatus.
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Send the kids to school with fun, healthy food
Posted by ManThing 693 days ago (http://www.poconorecord.com)
When you sign up for the classroom treat at most schools, the list consists of fruit, vegetable, cheese, snack and one sweet treat.
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Obama: School dropouts have been 'giving up on country'
Posted by Superfluous 708 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
Obama described the crisis as one that hurts individual kids and the nation as a whole, shattering dreams and undermining an already hurting economy.
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High court won't take school speech case
Posted by mentalsniff 758 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
The trouble before the Supreme Court started with a John Edwards T-shirt worn by a Texas teen. Another thorny message: "Freedom of Speech."
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Retired school administrator, energy exec vie for HISD spot
Posted by Raymond3332 840 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
A retired school administrator and an energy company executive are vying to fill the school board seat held by Dianne Johnson.
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