Texas Observer on LinkedIn: “This is extremely abnormal. This level of funding brings the possibility… (2024)

Join the Kansas Department of Education, the Kansas 1st Amendment Foundation, and Kansas State University on March 5, 2024, as we explore Professor Dennis Rasmussan's latest book, The Constitution's Penman: Gouverneur Morris and the Creation of America's Basic Charter.

We're proud to announce that GSEP Associate Professor of Education and Policy Studies, Dr. Kfir Mordechay, recently co-authored a new research study published by the UCLA Civil Rights Project/Proyecto Derechos Civiles! The study, titled "Gentrification and Schools: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Options," examines the growth of gentrification in California and its impact on schools and educational opportunities. Learn more about the study: https://bit.ly/3SN4wUD

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It's good to be an Aggie!In the latest rankings, Texas A&M rose 20 spots nationally and six spots among public schools. Whoop!See the rankings where Texas A&M saw substantial gains: tx.ag/USNews23

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🏛️The 88th Texas Legislature's session focused on critical subjects like property tax relief, water infrastructure, and the electricity grid. The focus on property tax relief was well-received, promoting financial security for homeowners. However, the impeachment proceedings against Ken Paxton sparked longstanding concerns and led to his trial in the Senate. Tom Fox and Loren Steffy discussed the accessibility of public services in remote areas, emphasizing equal opportunity and the importance of education in fostering the middle class. The complex decision-making between policymakers over property tax reform and educational funding was highlighted, particularly the debate over the potential privatization of education. The upcoming "Podcasts in Print" series, featuring Tom Fox and Loren Steffy discussing "The Big Empty," offers an insightful exploration of these complex matters. The podcast series offers a platform to delve deeper into these pivotal topics, highlighting Texas' multifaceted challenges and the significance of equitable access to education and public resources in remote areas. 🤝https://bit.ly/47Qnb75#TexasLegislature #PolicyInsights #EducationEquity #PodcastsInPrint #CPN #Podcast

One of our favorite days of the year, #CCCUADVANCE Magazine is NOW ONLINE!This issue focuses on the topic of civil discourse in an election year. Read how #ChristianHigherEd is leaning into this valuable discussion and more.

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Reflecting on Brown vs. Board of Education, we recognize how far we've come in championing educational equity and diversity. The landmark ruling declared that "separate but equal" has no place in education, paving the way for an inclusive environment where all students can thrive. Let's continue to honor this progress and work towards a future where every student, regardless of their background, has access to quality education. #Diversity #EducationEquality #BrownvBoard

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BERGER MONTAGUE NAMED AS... Litigators of the Week: $284M and Counting From Elite Universities Accused of Price-Fixing.Our Litigators of the Week are Bob Gilbert of Gilbert Litigators & Counselors, Ted Normand of Freedman Normand Friedland, and Eric Cramer of Berger Montague who have been pursuing price-fixing claims against 17 elite universities accused of conspiring to limit financial aid awards and inflating tuition.Last week U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly in Chicago gave preliminary approval to three more settlements—with Dartmouth agreeing to pay $33.75 million, Northwestern $43.5 million, and Vanderbilt $55 million. Those settlements raise the number of schools that have settled to 10 and the total amount of the settlements to $284 million.

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Texas state propositions explained: ABC13 breaks down the 14 props you’ll find on your state ballot into 4categories

60 for 60 🔱 - As a state representative and state senator, Tim Green, BSBA 1990, has focused his career on making life better for generations of Missourians. Read more at buff.ly/432oNYt. #umsl60

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If you are in the Bozeman, MT area, please join us Tuesday evening on the Montana State University campus. In this presentation, I cover training skills to identify, report, and combat human trafficking AND I address systemic issues of demand. Demand = buyers. Addressing demand is at the heart of ending human trafficking. Demand fosters exploitation. Exploitation leads to trafficking.

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