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Sen. Donna Campbell: Abbott’s Education Plan Offers Real Progress

A study released by the U.S. Department of Education shows Texas posted the second-highest graduation rate in the nation in 2012, ranking only behind Iowa and tied with three other states. While this is excellent news, we must work harder to ensure that graduating...

Linn: Achievement Districts For Schools Are Positive

Linn: Achievement Districts For Schools Are Positive By Julie Linn Houston Chronicle The establishment of an achievement school district in Texas would allow a turnaround team to take over a failing public school after two years, and the idea deserves support. Lisa...

Abbott Urges Emphasis On ‘Digital Learning’

Abbott Urges Emphasis On ‘Digital Learning’ By John Gonzalez San Antonio Express-News SAN ANTONIO — GOP gubernatorial nominee Greg Abbott on Monday continued the gradual rollout of his education policies with a call for more “digital learning” to prepare...

Digital Learning

Every single child deserves access to quality education, no matter their zip code. And with the use of technology, virtual learning can provide that opportunity to all Texans. That’s why the third phase of my education plan, which I announced today, focuses on digital...

OP-ED: Abbott’s education plan can succeed with the right approach

The second phase of Greg Abbott’s “Educating Texans” plan calls for the creation of a Texas Achievement School District (ASD), which is an innovative approach to efficiently improve poorly performing schools. Under an ASD, the worst-performing schools in...