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News Articles - January 3 - 9, 2005

Sunday, January 9, 2005

Dallas Morning News
It's back: school finance
Legislators have short time to turn in solution to educational funding

Dallas Morning News
Schools' trends linked
Figures suggest charters growing at the expense of DISD enrollment

Dallas Morning News
Skipping School: Low marks for class-cutting law

McAllen Monitor
FBI Raid on PSJA

Friday, January 7, 2005

Amarillo Globe News
Editorial: Local control is still best bet
Coalition hopes state gets message
Opinion

Austin American Statesman
Senate nearer schools tax plan
Leaders talk of spending increases, lower property taxes

Fort Worth Star Telegram
Dewhurst calls for tax cut, more funds for health, education

Lufkin Daily News
Perry advances debate with comments on business taxes

Austin American Statesman
Giving students 10 days off is indictment of testing system

Austin American Statesman
Spellings heads for education's top post
Bush's longtime adviser commended for her work on No Child Left Behind Act

Thursday, January 6, 2005

Austin American Statesman
Round Rock schools open surplus store
Used computers and classroom equipment for sale

Amarillo Globe News
Guest Column: It's time to repair flawed school finance plan

San Antonio Express News
Texas businesses may feel tax bite

Dallas Morning News
Hearings begin for education nominee

Midland Reporter-Telegram
Report: Texas gets a 'C' for education

Wednesday, January 5, 2005

Tyler Morning Telegraph
Staples says School Finance Solution Must go to Voters

Amarillo Globe News
Guest Column: Kids and money will dominate next session

Dallas Morning News
Shapiro to propose state property tax
She says levy would equalize school funding, eliminate Robin Hood

Austin American Statesman
Playing politics with the state's revenue estimate

Tuesday, January 4, 2005

Fort Worth Star Telegram
Craddick predicts more harmonious session

Fort Worth Star Telegram
Some unhappy about waivers

Los Angeles Times
Bush's Latest Brainchild Could Be Left Behind
After his Nov. 2 win, all seems in line to expand the academic testing law. But analysts say there may be resistance from both sides in Congress.

Monday, January 3, 2005

Tyler Morning Telegraph
School Finance Primary Target for Legislature

Austin American Statesman
2005 EDITORIAL AGENDA
State needs more money for schools

Fort Worth Star Telegram
School finance a top priority for legislators

Houston Chronicle
School finance battle went to Capitol, court in 2004

Amarillo Globe News
Guest Column: School finance will dominate next Legislature

Fort Worth Star Telegram
Several districts debate bond issues

Dallas Morning News
No Child heading off to high school
President's proclamation means tougher tests, more studying for students

Washington Post
The Next School Reform

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