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State higher education leaders are pushing for the changes as community colleges face greater workforce demands and financial pressures. The commission’s report now goes to lawmakers, who are expected to file legislation on the matter next session.
A commission charged by the Texas Legislature recommends that lawmakers tie funding to how successful schools are at getting students to graduate or transfer to four-year universities.
The lack of FARA charges in the case quickly raised eyebrows around town.
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As Damien Stovall walked the halls of Edward Titche Elementary School along with fellow education and nonprofit leaders, he reflected on the school’s journey from a low-performing campus facing closure to a Blue Ribbon school. Titche underwent a