Education board weighs total return endowment shift in Texas
Dallas report highlights the Permanent School Fund now set for total return investing under a voter approved amendment. Seven of fifteen board members seek re election in a Republican primary race amid redistricting. Incumbent Terri Lee faces Floy Evans in District 6 with debate over fund safeguarding and school use.
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Texas board approves eased teaching standards measure
The State Board of Education narrowly backed a plan allowing anyone with a bachelor's degree who passes a test to teach grades eight through twelve. The rule would grant temporary certificates with two years of on the job training before regular certification. Proponents cite teacher shortages while opponents warn of ill prepared classrooms. The measure now returns to the educator certification board for final approval.
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