Virtual Schools; Not-So-Virtual Loopholes
After failing to meet state standards, the Texas Virtual Academy is supposed to be shut down. So how has the for-profit company running it?
Abby Rapoport
Articles by Abby Rapoport
The Free Market Party
The Texas chapter of Americans for Prosperity celebrates Milton Friedman's 99th birthday.
Education Inc.
How private companies are profiting from Texas public schools.
Slash and Burn
The largest budget cuts in Texas history take effect.
Layoffs and Cutbacks: Rick Perry’s 2011 Education Record
Rick Perry helped make unprecedented cuts to public education. So why is no one talking about it?
Why the GOP Field Should Steal A Page From Rick Perry’s 2010 Playbook
In 2010, Rick Perry and his team rewrote the book on campaign strategy. Fortunately for them, it looks like almost no one noticed.