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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Testimony in Texas' sweeping school finance trial has ended - setting up a potentially landmark ruling next week by state District Judge John Dietz.
David Dunn, executive director of the Texas Charter Schools Association, was the case's last witness Wednesday afternoon.
Monday will feature closing arguments. Then Dietz has promised to immediately rule.
Testimony began Oct. 22, though the case took a three-week holiday hiatus in December.
More than 600 school districts responsible for educating three-quarters of the state's 5 million-plus public school students have sued, claiming funding provided by the state Legislature is inadequate and unfairly distributed.
Whatever Dietz decides will likely be appealed to the Texas Supreme Court. But if the districts win the case, it will be up to the Legislature to overhaul how it funds schools.
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Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
