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Demystifying Teacher Pay And Benefits

Abner Fletcher

Posted on November 27, 2018 · Two-thirds of Americans believe teachers are underpaid. So, how do teacher wages and benefits work in Texas?

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With Retired Texas Teachers’ Health Care At Stake, Legislators Clash On Fixes

Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune

Posted on August 3, 2017 · The House and the Senate are figuring out whether they can compromise on exactly how to put $212 million into an underfunded health insurance program for retired teachers. Teachers say they'll take their frustration to the polls.

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Flooding and pollution in minority communities, and the impact of minority-owned businesses (June 30, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 30, 2022 · On Thursday's show: Increased flooding across the country is exposing more people to industrial waste, especially those in minority communities. Plus, a new report examines the impact of minority-owned businesses on the region's economy. And a Houston teacher is honored at the Tony Awards.

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I SEE U, Episode 50: Good Will Hunting for Great Teachers

Eddie Robinson

Posted on May 27, 2022 · University of Houston Professor Duncan Klussmann provides fresh insight on the state of public education and what steps can be done to keep new and experienced school teachers in classrooms

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Wiley College graduates have tuition balances paid off by anonymous donor

Associated Press

Posted on May 10, 2022 · The estimated total for the balances owed to the historically black East Texas college by the graduating class of 2022 was about $300,000.

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Texas moves one step closer to adopting a new, more rigorous teacher certification exam

BRIAN LOPEZ, Texas Tribune

Posted on May 2, 2022 · The State Board of Education must still approve use of the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment, which was dropped by two states that had adopted it.

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