Texas Students Still Fighting For Special Education Despite Federal Order To Fix Services
Houston Public Media
For over a decade, Texas illegally denied special education to tens of thousands of children with disabilities — services that are their right under federal law. State lawmakers took action and federal monitors stepped in. This investigation with the Houston Chronicle details how the crisis isn’t over for many families.
This Teen Nearly Died In A School Shooting. Now She's Just Trying To Live
NPR
Sarah Grace Salazar was shot at point-blank range in a mass shooting at her Texas high school. Laura followed her for nearly a year and gave listeners an intimate view of her physical and emotional recovery. Still needing surgery to remove toxic lead pellets in her body, Sarah found comfort in the love and faith of her mom, four sisters and best friend.
For 40 Years, One Texas Family Has Fought For Equal School Funding
NPR
This tells the story of educator Patty Rodriguez and the legacy of her father Demetrio Rodriguez, who took his fight for fair school funding to the U.S. Supreme Court. The case marked a turning point, with judges ruling 5-4 there was no constitutional right to equal education funding. The piece was part of the NPR reporting project School Money, a nationwide collaboration between NPR’s Ed Team and 20 member station reporters.