News Articles - February 21 - 27, 2005

Wednesday, February 23, 2005

Daily Texan
Proposal to reform school finance may face amendments
Education committee wants to clarify, expand teacher mentor program

Fort Worth Star Telegram
Plan means less money, schools say

Galveston County Daily News
Group rallies in support of appraisal cap

Houston Chronicle
New definitions of school standards going up for debate
Lawmaker sees bill as a way to end finance lawsuits

Austin American Statesman
Will Texas take a chance on gambling?
Fight in House starting to center on VLTs

Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Notebook: Virtual Schools?

Tuesday, February 22, 2005

Amarillo Globe News
Guest Column: Money alone won't improve school performance

Dallas Morning News
A District in Need: School bill won't do enough for Springtown

Brownsville Herald
Mission lawmaker files first of gambling bills

Dallas Morning News
Should Texas gamble on slots?
Analysis of lottery shows those with least are likely to spend most

Monday, February 21, 2005

Austin American Statesman
Equity? Finance plan doesn't come close

Galveston County Daily News
Texas PTA discusses education, legislation

San Antonio Express News
Poll finds sales tax increase opposed

KLTV
School voucher bill filed in House