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Achievement School District SB1718 scheduled for Tuesday vote; please call Reps. Villarreal and Rodriguez

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

What is the legislature doing this session to improve education? This blog has covered SB2, the charter school bill, which passed the House last week (earlier post), and HB2976, the parent trigger bill (earlier post). Another policy that would improve … Continue reading →

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Charter school bill SB2 passes Texas House

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Readers, thank you for making calls in support of SB2, the charter school bill. Today, the Texas House of Representatives voted 105-34 in favor of SB2. “Texas House Backs Bill Expanding Charter Schools”, Morgan Smith, Texas Tribune, May 16, 2013. The next step … Continue reading →

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Results for the May 11 school board elections in Bexar County

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

The votes are in—here are the results for the May 11 school board races in Bexar County: Alamo Heights ISD Place 1: Joseph Dubrof Place 2: John Tippit  Harlandale ISD Place 1: Juan Mancha over Joshua J. Cerna Place 3: Erma V. Casarez over Esequiel … Continue reading →

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School board election results 2013: Judson ISD

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Four seats on the Judson ISD School Board were on the May 11 ballot, and all four incumbents are returning. “Judson incumbents back for more”, Jeff B. Flinn, Prime Time Newspapers, May 14, 2013. District 2: Richard LaFoille ran unopposed. District 3: Gilbert Flores … Continue reading →

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School board election results 2013: Northside ISD

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

On May 11, Northside ISD Board of Trustees President Karen Freeman (District 7) survived a challenge from Scott Guller. “New faces on L.V. City Council, BISD school board”, Natalie Chandler, Prime Time Newspapers, May 14, 2013. Also, Katie Reed (District 5) and Carol Berg Harle (District … Continue reading →

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School board election results 2013: Southside ISD

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Three new members will join the Southside ISD Board of Trustees as a result of the May 11 elections. Place 3: Loren Brewer defeated Theresa Balderas (incumbent) and Richard Quebe. Place 4: Tony Luna defeated Margie Cantu Lopez (incumbent). Place 5: … Continue reading →

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School board election results 2013: Southwest ISD

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

The May 11 election did not affect the membership of the Southwest ISD Board of Trustees. Two at-large seats were on the ballot, and the incumbents, Sylvester Vasquez Jr. and Ida Sudolcan, were the top two vote-getters. The remaining board members: Mike C. Frazier; … Continue reading →

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School board election results 2013: Alamo Heights ISD

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Both races were uncontested for the Alamo Heights ISD Board of Trustees election on May 11. Here is the new board: Place 1: Joseph Dubrof (through May 2016) Place 2: John Tippit (through May 2016) Place 3: Lynn S. Thompson (through May … Continue reading →

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Call and write your representatives to support SB2 charter school bill at Thursday vote

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

As I mentioned earlier, the Texas House of Representatives is expected to vote on SB2, the charter school bill, this week, but it’s been pushed back to Thursday. Although it’s gone through a lot changes since its introduction, the bill … Continue reading →

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School board election results 2013: Harlandale ISD

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

As a result of the May 11 election, the Harlandale ISD Board of Trustees will welcome three new members. “New trustees bracing for Harlandale’s issues”, Francisco Vara-Orta, San Antonio Express-News, May 13, 2013. District 1: Juan Mancha defeated Joshua Cerna. District 2: Christine Ann … Continue reading →

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