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Jaden Edison

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NEW: Brandon Creighton helped rewrite the rules for Texas colleges. Now, as Texas Tech chancellor, he's going beyond the laws he wrote. My profile on his rise, ambitions and impact: texastribune.org/2026/10/29/…
How Texas Tech’s Brandon Creighton reshaped higher education

How Texas Tech’s Brandon Creighton reshaped higher education

Writing laws to restrict DEI on campuses was just the start. Now as Texas Tech chancellor, Brandon Creighton wants to push the limits on what professors teach.

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BREAKING: Titans are trading Jeffery Simmons to the Bears, per sources.
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Ana Mota, a 17-year-old Texas high school senior, is suing Grand Prairie ISD for not allowing her to portray a male character in a campus theater role that she earned. The district cited an anti-DEI state law in its decision. via @edisonjaden texastribune.org/2026/10/28/…
Texas high schooler sues after losing theater role because of gender

Texas high schooler sues after losing theater role because of gender

A female Grand Prairie teen lost the lead role in “Little Shop of Horrors” because the role was male. Administrators cited the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion as the reason.

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Four key November races could push Texas education board further right texastribune.org/2026/10/22/… @TexasTribune @edisonjaden
November election could push Texas education board further right

November election could push Texas education board further right

Three conservative Republicans known for compromise on divisive topics did not seek reelection, while a seat representing the Rio Grande Valley could sway in either political direction.

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Bulls fans getting ready for the Bears game tomorrow
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Needed this.
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Home cooking 👨‍🍳
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Texas schools reported losing 14,200 immigrant kids last year. The true number is likely higher. bit.ly/4AEeRpv
Texas lost at least 14,200 immigrant students last year

Texas lost at least 14,200 immigrant students last year

The actual enrollment loss amid increased deportation efforts is much higher as the federal definition that identifies immigrant students is limited, experts said.

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Case closed.
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LUTHER BURDEN
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Great to join with other superintendents talking about what public schools need at the Texas Tribune Festival. #TribFest
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Leading alongside Tabitha Branum (@RichardsonISD), Stephanie Elizalde (@DallasISDSupt), Jeannie Meza-Chavez (@SanElizarioISD ), and Tiffany Spicer (@WacoISD ) at the #TribeFest Panel
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The high price tag, coupled with less state funding from students leaving the district, raises questions about whether the academic improvements in Houston ISD are sustainable beyond the state takeover. bit.ly/4jllFSq
Houston ISD’s state takeover playbook is costing a fortune

Houston ISD’s state takeover playbook is costing a fortune

Other Texas districts are mirroring HISD’s costly efforts to boost academics. Superintendent Mike Miles acknowledges tough cuts are necessary to pay for it.

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UT-Austin cutting majors centering Latino, Black, women and gender studies, email shows by @edisonjaden texastribune.org/2026/09/17/…
Majors related to race, gender cut at University of Texas

Majors related to race, gender cut at University of Texas

The University of Texas at Austin rejected a department’s plan to keep the majors, a decision that came without public knowledge, an interim department chair told faculty.

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Education Commissioner Mike Morath wanted Texas to reach No. 1 in education. Test scores show there’s more work to do. texastribune.org/2026/09/16/…
Mike Morath “motivated” after 10 years of leading Texas schools

Mike Morath “motivated” after 10 years of leading Texas schools

Appointed a decade ago, the Texas education commissioner insists that when he has direct oversight, academic gains follow.

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Mike Morath wanted Texas to reach No. 1 in education. Test scores show there’s more work to do. -- @edisonjaden @TexasTribune texastribune.org/2026/09/16/…
Mike Morath “motivated” after 10 years of leading Texas schools

Mike Morath “motivated” after 10 years of leading Texas schools

Appointed a decade ago, the Texas education commissioner insists that when he has direct oversight, academic gains follow.

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Evaluating his performance when locally elected trustees fall short, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath concludes, “You have no choice but to give us an A.” Read more in @edisonjaden's profile of the second-longest-serving education chief in Texas history: texastribune.org/2026/09/16/…
Mike Morath “motivated” after 10 years of leading Texas schools

Mike Morath “motivated” after 10 years of leading Texas schools

Appointed a decade ago, the Texas education commissioner insists that when he has direct oversight, academic gains follow.

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Heading to #TribFest26? Don't miss @TexasTribune's Educator Meet-Up in downtown Austin on Sept. 26 from noon to 1:30 p.m. I'll be joining @edisonjaden, @Jas_Aguilera and @LChurchilll to chat with educators about the stories they feel are important in Texas right now.
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Bta🤣
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We are SO back 😏
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State education board finalizes anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons texastribune.org/2026/08/31/… @TexasTribune @edisonjaden
Texas board OKs anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies

Texas board OKs anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies

The preliminary votes occurred after hours of debate Monday and Tuesday, with final decisions expected Friday.

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