Month: <span>August 2010</span>

The money is waiting for us

As Texas schools reopen next week, some with fewer educators than they employed last spring and most struggling with budgetary problems, it is a good time to remember that the federal government is ready to help ease the pain. The emergency jobs bill that President Obama signed last week includes $830 million for educators’ jobs […]

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A giant of a former school teacher

I am not a historian, but, as you may have noticed by now, I do have opinions. And, in my view, the last giant to occupy the White House was a former school teacher from Texas. No, I haven’t forgotten Ronald Reagan. He had his moments (including a role in the breakup of the Evil […]

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Take a break from taxes

As they prepare to return to the classroom, teachers should take advantage of the taxfree, backtoschool weekend coming up this Friday through Sunday, Aug. 2022. That’s when the Legislature has waived the sales tax on school supplies and most clothing and footwear items priced at less than $100. Most shopping malls and discount stores will […]

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The Dishonor Roll

Do the Republican members of Texas’ congressional delegation represent the best interests of school kids, their teachers and Texas taxpayers? I certainly have my opinion, but take a look at the following figures and judge for yourself. This is a breakdown of the estimated amount of money that schools in each lawmaker’s district are expected […]

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