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I am the Houston-based K-12 education reporter for The Texas Tribune, a statewide nonprofit newsroom that covers politics and a range of policy issues that affect all Texans. I have previously worked for the Houston Chronicle, the Austin American-Statesman and other media outlets in Texas. You can also find more about my work at meganmenchaca.com.

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HISD's college readiness crisis: What's changed during the takeover?

HISD's college readiness crisis: What's changed during the takeover?

HISD has failed to prepare many of its graduates for college and career success. Here's a look at how the dis…

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Exclusive: HISD state takeover will continue for 2 more years, TEA says

Exclusive: HISD state takeover will continue for 2 more years, TEA says

The Texas Education Agency announced that the Houston ISD state takeover will continue for two more years bef…

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HISD put a $4.4 billion bond proposal on the ballot in November. Here's what to know

HISD put a $4.4 billion bond proposal on the ballot in November. Here's what to know

Houston ISD put a $4.4 billion school bond proposal on the ballot in November. Here's what to know.

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Texas should establish three-year bachelor's degree options, Gov. Greg Abbott says

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By Megan Menchaca Verified
| High Plains Public Radio Verified
Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on Wednesday to work on pathways for students to earn bachelor's degrees in three years. Such a program could have college students take about 90 hours of classes instead of 120 to earn a degree, thus reducing the cost of higher education, shortening the time for degree completion and allowing the state to respond to workforce demands quicker, state leaders said.
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Here’s what Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa say about education priorities in Texas governor’s race

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By Jaden Edison Verified, Sneha Dey Verified, Megan Menchaca Verified
| KRGV-TV (Weslaco, TX) Verified
The outcome of Texas’ gubernatorial race will determine the future of testing, school district takeovers and who oversees public education for nearly 5.5 million children. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, his Democratic opponent, diverge in their perspectives on how state leaders should oversee public schools. Those differences show up in their past education priorities as governor and a state lawmaker, respectively.
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Jaden Edison, Sneha Dey and Megan Menchaca, The Texas Tribune

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By Jaden Edison Verified, Sneha Dey Verified, Megan Menchaca Verified
| San Antonio Current Verified
Posted inTexas News The outcome of Texas’ gubernatorial race will determine the future of testing, school district takeovers and who oversees public education for nearly 5.5 million children. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, his Democratic opponent, diverge in their perspectives on how state leaders should oversee public schools. Those differences show up in their […]
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