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Johnny Manziel Scores Again

March 6, 2013

Testimony: Ensuring that Motivated Poor Kids Get Degrees

An important way to increase the success of poor and minority students is for the Legislature to emulate the model codified by Virginia, which establishes simultaneous dual enrollment at community colleges and residential universities.

February 27, 2013

Higher Education

Bridges to Nowhere, Classrooms for No One

February 25, 2013

Higher Education

Texas Poised to Become National Model for Higher Ed Reform

Texas is well-placed to build on existing strengths relative to other states in the areas of tuition costs, student loan indebtedness and civic education requirements. Moreover, our legislators and universities have committed to increasing graduation rates, online learning opportunities and accountability in public higher education.

January 15, 2013

Higher Education

Ensuring that motivated poor kids get degrees

But by following Virginia’s model, Texas stands a better chance of ensuring that bright, motivated poor kids will not be deterred from a four-year degree through financial hardship and bureaucratic barriers.

January 3, 2013

Taxes & Spending