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Dallas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!State Appoints Managers to Fort Worth ISD, Aiming for Student Success
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath appoints nine new managers to oversee Fort Worth Independent School District, aiming to improve academic performance in a district with predominantly low-income students. The managers, hailing from various backgrounds, will gradually replace elected trustees, with a focus on enhancing student outcomes.
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2026-03-2501 minDallas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Leader Appointed to Fort Worth ISD Takeover
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath appoints new board and superintendent for Fort Worth ISD following state takeover due to low accountability ratings. Dr. Peter B. Licata, with over 30 years in education, takes helm on 21-day interim contract. Board aims to turn around academic struggles, with a mix of local attorneys, educators, business leaders, parents, and former congressman and Army secretary. Fort Worth joins Houston under state control, with Houstons intervention lasting at least until 2027.
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2026-03-2401 minDallas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Leadership Takes Over Fort Worth Schools
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath appoints new leadership for Fort Worth ISD, including Peter B. Licata as superintendent and a nine-member board of managers, following a state intervention due to academic struggles. The new team will focus on improving student outcomes, with mixed reactions from the community.
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2026-03-2401 min
2026-03-191h 01
Texas TalksEducating Tomorrow’s Texas: From Classrooms to Careers w/Mike Morath & Mary Lynn Pruneda (Future of Texas)Brad Swail sits down with Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath and Mary Lynn Pruneda (Texas 2036 Director of Education & Workforce Policy) for a forward-looking conversation on the future of Texas public education. They discuss post-COVID recovery (literacy at all-time highs, math still climbing), the game-changing Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) shifting to performance-based pay and creating more six-figure teacher salaries, the role of timeless classics vs. accelerating technology (robots, AI, tablets), parental guidance on AI/ChatGPT risks, Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) growth and school choice diversity, A-F accountability rigor increases, why leadership matters more than funding alone, extended learning time incentives...
2026-03-1942 min
El Paso News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Texas Voucher Program Faces Lawsuits for Religious Discrimination
Four Muslim parents and three private schools in Texas have filed federal lawsuits against state officials, alleging discrimination in the states new voucher program. The program, launched last year, allows families to use public money for private or home schooling. However, none of the Islamic schools have been approved, despite meeting all rules. The suits target Attorney General Ken Paxton, Comptroller Kelly Hancock, and Education Commissioner Mike Morath. The plaintiffs seek to stop what they call discriminatory practices and force approval for eligible Islamic schools before the application deadline.
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2026-03-1202 min
勇敢废物vol.18 被夸漂亮反而更焦虑？试着建立审美主权作为女性，我们在成长过程中好像总是深受外貌困扰，有人在大学时整夜失眠搜索整容信息，有人在青春期只想做个隐形人……我们发现这种焦虑不仅来自攻击，竟然也来自夸奖。本期节目，我们想聊聊那些关于“美”的压力究竟是从哪一刻开始入侵生活的？在这个看脸的时代，“美貌特权”是什么样的？我们试图拆解外貌焦虑的来源：互联网上不断更迭的审美标准——“白幼瘦”到“多元审美”，是否只是换了一种裹挟方式？更微妙的是，我们似乎更容易感受到来自同性之间的内卷与审视？我们也分享了各自寻找焦虑出口的过程与方法，所以如果正在收听节目的你，也曾对着镜子挑剔自己的五官，或者因为别人的评价而困扰，希望听完这期节目能让你不再觉得孤单，给你一点松绑的力量。⏰【时间轴】00:46 那些我们在外貌焦虑下做过的“傻事”09:36 看脸的时代，美貌特权的存在13:07 审美标准到底从何而来？天生的还是被规训的？16:48 多元审美成了新的霸凌？21:43 微妙的同性内卷：为什么女性之间更容易互相审视？28:04 如何减少外貌焦虑？34:00 聊聊整容与服美役👯♀️【关于我们】酸辣椒：我漂亮我的，你漂亮你的，大家互不指手画脚哈。桑树：曾经一度以为美貌会带来自信，但「允许自己不漂亮」后反而自信了很多~🧾【提及作品&bgm】🎵 《Seemingly Simple》—Mike Frankly🎵《The Thriller》—Max Morath🎧【关于勇敢废物】感谢你收听！如果喜欢我们的节目或者喜欢我们（不要脸），欢迎关注！你也可以在喜马拉雅、网易云音乐、苹果播客以及🍠 小红书搜索「勇敢废物」找到我们，有任何想说的话，欢迎在评论区留言或私信我们！做勇敢废物，享肆意人生，希望能给你的生活加点勇气！
2026-01-2346 min
Progress Texas PodcastsHappy Hour 247 - Texas AFT President Zeph Capo On Defending Teachers' First Amendment RightsOne of the big early stories of 2026 is a lawsuit filed against the Texas Education Agency or TEA and its commissioner Mike Morath by the Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers, the nation's primary union of public school educators, in response to the attempted purge of teachers who were targeted for their views expressed online about Charlie Kirk and his murder last year. Texas AFT President Zeph Capo joins us to explain the lawsuit and the context behind it - context that goes far beyond just the Charlie Kirk matter, and includes the terrible circumstances that have...
2026-01-0716 min
Progress Texas PodcastsDaily Dispatch 1/7/26: Texas Teachers Union Pushes Back Against TEA Charlie Kirk Probe, And MoreStories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:The Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers has filed a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency and Commissioner Mike Morath over their efforts to smear and fire teachers over comments made on social media about Charlie Kirk: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/us/american-federation-teachers-charlie-kirk-lawsuit.htmlPotentially derailing the mobility of future Texas J.D.'s, the Texas Supreme Court has officially removed oversight by the American Bar Association over Texas law schools: https://www.keranews.org/news/2026-01-06/texas-supreme-court-ends-american-bar-association-law-school-accreditationDonald Trump, incensed at...
2026-01-0708 min
勇敢废物vol.17 从「我不行」到「我试试」，命运的齿轮开始转动你是不是也会这样？心里有个声音喊了无数遍“我想…”，但另一个“我不行”的声音，就让机会一次次擦肩而过。我们常常在迈出第一步前，就被自己想象的困难吓退。2026年的第二天，我们想分享2025年里几个“勇敢废物”的小故事——是一个写作者鼓起勇气投稿终获好评，是健身小白推开健身房的大门，是“软柿子”勇敢斩断不良关系，是放弃稳定工作尝试做点更难的事……这一年，我们把 “我不行” 的杂音闭麦，尝试对自己进行“二次养育”，这些勇敢不是天性，只是在某个瞬间，用“我试试”代替了内心的犹疑。这些微小的、主动的尝试，如同第一次推动齿轮的力量。我们探讨的，不是如何确保成功，而是如何拥抱开始。希望这些故事能给你一份温和的推动力——当你下次面对心中所想时，或许也能对自己说一句：不如，我先试试。欢迎收听，愿你在此找到属于自己的启动时刻。⏰【时间轴】01:05 2025关键词：疗愈、幸福与尝试04:25一个帖子，两个陌生人，如何恰好开启一起做播客的第一步08:48 今年尝试做播客带来的收获：少一点自嗨，等一次“齿轮对齐”的幸运时刻11:50 尝试培养健身习惯：重塑了我对习惯、痛苦和长期主义的认知19:23 尝试独自Hold工作：一开始以为“我不行”，没想到客户反馈大好23:17 不再执着，那些我们尝试放弃的消耗型人事物26:08 为什么尝试放弃比尝试得到更需要勇气？31:48 尝试是做出某种选择，而负责是把这个选择做对35:20 当我们发生冲突后：聊聊判官心态与对「负责」的小小思考42:30 如何走到真正下定决心，“我试试”的那一刻？48:38 我们对2025/2026想说的一些话👯♀️【关于我们】酸辣椒：2025年度“我试试”获益者。今年还试！！桑树（小红书@桑树在野）：成为爱试者，应试尽试✌️🧾【提及作品&bgm】🎵 《Seemingly Simple》—Mike Frankly🎵《The Thriller》—Max Morath🎙️【互动时刻】听完这期，你有什么一直想说“我试试”却还没行动的事吗？或者，你是否有过因为一次小小尝试而带来意想不到改变的经历？欢迎在评论区分享你的「勇敢废物」时刻，你的故事或许能成为下一个人“试试”的勇气！🎧【关于勇敢废物】感谢你收听！如果喜欢我们的节目或者喜欢我们（不要脸），欢迎关注！你也可以在喜马拉雅、网易云音乐、苹果播客以及🍠 小红书搜索「勇敢废物」找到我们，有任何想说的话，欢迎在评论区留言或私信我们！做勇敢废物，享肆意人生，希望能给你的生活加点勇气！
2026-01-0254 min
勇敢废物vol.16 讨好型人格的成长爽文：共读《海鸥才不管那么多》你是否也曾为了维持表面的“和谐”，而将委屈与疲惫默默咽下？本期节目，我们一起翻开德国作家莱亚·布卢门塔尔的畅销心理小说《海鸥才不管那么多》。书中，作者将自己从“老好人”困境中觉醒的故事娓娓道来。我们将探讨为何我们害怕冲突、难以说“不”，并分享书中“非暴力沟通”、“如何正确的吵架”等实用方法。这不是一堂理论课，而是一次贴近生活的对话，希望能陪伴每个习惯妥协的灵魂，在人际关系的天平上，为自己找回应有的分量，像海鸥一样忠于本心。⏰【时间轴】01:25 我们的推荐理由：从一本讨好者的爽文中学习如何直面冲突。全是干货04:33 为什么我们总是在追求表面的和谐？关于“和谐瘾”。10:15 对于被排挤的恐惧，我们也存在个体差异。13:15 哪类人更容易成为讨好者？——高敏感人群和强共情能力者。22:42 如果不及时处理冲突，会有哪些危害？27:46 你是兔子还是山羊？关于我们应对冲突的3种模式。31:27 冲突并不意味着我们不再被爱。人们喜欢自信表达意见的人。34:22 大家都喜欢的人，也是大家眼中的笨蛋。如何对抗“交互原则陷阱”？37:08 总是主动向他人提供对方并不需要的帮助？可能你有“救助者综合征”40:01 应对冲突的进阶方法。41:03 冲突反而能使关系得到强化，关键在于在冲突后积极修复关系。41:36 我们要学习的，是如何正确的吵架——非暴力沟通法。44:13 正确吵架的10个要点。👯♀️【关于我们】酸辣椒：讨好者本人，正在学习”如何在讨厌的人头上拉屎“。桑树（小红书@桑树在野）：总是会先讨好自己（🧾【提及作品&bgm】🎵 《Seemingly Simple》—Mike Frankly🎵《The Thriller》—Max Morath🎧【关于勇敢废物】感谢你收听！如果喜欢我们的节目或者喜欢我们（不要脸），欢迎关注！你也可以在喜马拉雅、网易云音乐、苹果播客以及🍠 小红书搜索「勇敢废物」找到我们，有任何想说的话，欢迎在评论区留言或私信我们！做勇敢废物，享肆意人生，希望能给你的生活加点勇气！
2025-12-1950 min
The Dallas Morning NewsTEA announces state takeover of Lake Worth ISD ... and more newsThe Texas Education Agency will remove Lake Worth ISD’s elected school board and superintendent, and appoint a board of managers to govern the district, Education Commissioner Mike Morath said on Thursday. In other news, a month has passed since Charles Hosch, a Southern Methodist University law professor and Dallas attorney, went missing. Family and friends continue the search in a remote hiking area in Georgia; the third phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup opened Thursday, and the prices immediately sparked outrage among local fans. One Fort Worth resident who’s attended the past three world cups in B...
2025-12-1206 min
勇敢废物vol.15 上班两周火速提离职，漂亮宝贝又不干了!让我们先恭喜这位桑树女士——又又又离职了！当表演式上班成为必备技能，当前后端为Deadline针锋相对——总有人在职场的游戏里黯然离场，也总有人在其中乐此不疲。“无法躺平，但也不想被拧成干巴巴的毛巾”这期节目，我们聊离职、聊焦虑、聊“上班像过敏”体质、也聊“人生是旷野还是轨道”、“走大道还是窄门”……发现我们都在反复的情绪与焦虑间，寻找着属于自己的生存缝隙。或许每个打工人的心里，都藏着一份“早日退休”的逃跑计划！🌶️酸辣椒：最近情绪反复了，生存焦虑与我纠缠不休。🌳桑树（小红书@桑树在野）：耶！我是漂亮宝贝！🧾【提及作品&bgm】🎵 《Seemingly Simple》—Mike Frankly🎵《The Thriller》—Max Morath🎧【关于勇敢废物】感谢你收听！如果喜欢我们的节目或者喜欢我们（不要脸），欢迎关注！你也可以在喜马拉雅、网易云音乐、苹果播客以及🍠 小红书搜索「勇敢废物」找到我们，有任何想说的话，欢迎在评论区留言或私信我们！做勇敢废物，享肆意人生，希望能给你的生活加点勇气！
2025-11-2835 min
The WildX PodcastEpisode 41 - TOM MORATH - & The Hawk Conservancy TrustIn this episode of the WildX podcast, we have a brilliant discussion with Tom Morath, the deputy head of Living Collection at the Hawk Conservancy Trust. The conversation delves into the significance of nest boxes for wildlife, discussing best practices and the impact of human intervention on bird populations. Tom shares his journey from a childhood passion for wildlife to his current role and talks about innovative solutions for bird conservation, the importance of public engagement and education, the critical role of vultures and kestrels in the ecosystem and his own podcast "Nature's a Hoot"!...
2025-11-241h 39
Fort Worth Local PulseFort Worth Schools Challenge Takeover, New Bakery Opens, and Job Market UpdateGood morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Thursday, November 20, 2025. We start our day with some significant developments at our city’s school district. Fort Worth ISD trustees are pushing back against the recent state takeover. In a seven-to-one vote, the board decided to appeal Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath’s move to appoint a conservator to oversee the district. Board President Roxanne Martinez says our priority remains our students and working toward better outcomes. We’ll be watching closely as the district’s challenge goes to the State Office of Administrative Hearings with a fast-tracked decision expected within 30 days. Me...
2025-11-2003 min
The Ashley B. Cash ShowThe Path Forward Podcast with Ashley B Cash & Commissioner Mike Morath of the Texas Education Agency: Past, Present & Future of Texas’ public k-12 education systemAbout The Ashley B. Cash Show: The Ashley B. Cash Show features conversations with education leaders, policy experts, parents, teachers and reform advocates who are working to transform K-12 education. Host Ashley B. Cash brings her perspective as both a parent and business owner to explore systemic education issues and practical solutions for creating better outcomes for students, families, and communities.About Ashley: As both a mother and business owner, Ashley brings a unique dual perspective to education reform advocacy, driven by her desire for better educational outcomes for future generations and informed b...
2025-11-1559 min
勇敢废物vol.14 花费过万算命经验分享，如何在不确定中寻找确定？当生活的秩序突然崩坏，人好像总要信点什么，星盘、塔罗、六爻、八字、七政四余、紫微斗数、奇门遁甲、铁板神算……我们总想借一点解释，讨一个答案。-电脑毫无征兆地黑屏，换屏要花几千块——此时恰好看到朋友圈都在刷“水逆”；-面对一份悬而未决的面试，忍不住抽了一副塔罗，想提前窥探命运的走向；-在感情的十字路口反复内耗，渴望有个声音能告诉我们“会好的”，或者干脆“算了吧”勇敢废物，一边清醒，一边迷信。本期节目，我们将从自己花费过万的算命经历聊起——那些算准的、翻车的、被一句话困住的故事。我们想探讨的，不是“命”到底是否存在，而是当我们在算命时，究竟在寻找什么？答案？安慰？还是一种对抗不确定生活的微小勇气？当我们向命运发问，你想听到怎样的回答？👯♀️【关于我们】酸辣椒：曾被命理师判为“笨蛋”。玄学总花费过万。（这样听确实是笨蛋😓 ）桑树（小红书@桑树在野）：小姐姐学习玄学ing，相信命运也相信自己🫡如果你也曾通过算命寻找答案，或对命运有自己的理解，欢迎在评论区与我们分享你的故事！🙌⏰【时间轴】01:53 从天文现象到流行文化，水逆承担了太多？04:05 为玄学花费过万，我们得到了啥？06:30 好像也挺准？被说中的劈腿、分手和桃花09:20 为什么我们会觉得算命说的准？巴纳姆效应、主观验证和成见效应12:48 受害实录：因为水星摩羯，被命理师诊断为“笨蛋”14:32 命理师算自己也翻车！求职失败，道心尽毁15:45 算命要用荣格的共时性和量子力学背书吗？？28:27 算命被唱衰，让本就糟糕的心情雪上加霜，我们如何调整心态？31:21 一个有趣的思考： 人是可以被数据化的吗？我们可以通过命盘判断一个人吗？36:18 不谈真假，如何选择一个命理师？一定不要选这些！44:41 运气来的时候，是什么感觉——工作从天而降，抽奖就知道会中50:12 那些看起来很幸运的人，他们有什么特点？54:22 如果人生看不见前路，我们能做点什么？易立竞分享有感56:10 一切都会趋于混乱，我们将终生以秩序对抗混乱🧾【提及作品&bgm】🎵 《Seemingly Simple》—Mike Frankly🎵《The Thriller》—Max Morath📖《走到人生边上》——杨绛🙋 被算命唱衰时可以看看：（关键词及实验研究自行检索）知乎id：贾明子、神仙老孙、时间的终末、罗心澄、-天文学家如何看待占星术？www.guokr.com🎧【关于勇敢废物】感谢你收听！如果喜欢我们的节目或者喜欢我们（不要脸），欢迎关注！你也可以在喜马拉雅、网易云音乐、苹果播客以及🍠 小红书搜索「勇敢废物」找到我们，有任何想说的话，欢迎在评论区留言或私信我们！做勇敢废物，享肆意人生，希望能给你的生活加点勇气！
2025-11-081h 02Fort Worth Local PulseFort Worth Education Takeover, Sporting Events, and Community KindnessGood morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Saturday, November 8th, 2025.We start today with big developments in local education. The Texas Education Agency has officially taken the first steps in its state takeover of Fort Worth ISD. Education Commissioner Mike Morath appointed Christopher Ruszkowski as conservator, which means Ruszkowski will now oversee district operations as the state prepares to replace the elected school board with a state-appointed group. Superintendent Karen Molinar expressed her intention to stay on for the sake of stability, while the trustees say they strongly disagree with losing local representation and may appeal...
2025-11-0804 minFort Worth Local Pulse"Halloween Happenings, School Threats, and Arts Abound in Fort Worth"Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Friday, October 31st, 2025.We're starting today with a significant public safety situation that unfolded yesterday at RL Paschal High School on Forest Park Boulevard. Heavy police presence, including a helicopter, was reported around the campus on Thursday afternoon as law enforcement investigated a possible bomb threat. According to the Fort Worth ISD Police Department, the school went into secure status, meaning all exterior doors were locked and no one could enter or exit. Students and staff remained safe inside the building while investigators worked the scene. Dismissal was held...
2025-10-3103 min
勇敢废物vol.13 道个屁歉！权力的游戏无关对错“道歉有用，还要警察干嘛？”本期节目，我们想探讨道歉的两面性：它时而是关系的修复剂，时而又成了弱者的陷阱。为什么领导几乎从不道歉？为什么处于乙方角色时总把“不好意思”挂在嘴边？我们探讨了道歉背后微妙的权力游戏——高位者因无需维护关系而沉默，低位者则可能通过让渡权利来息事宁人。你会发现，习惯性道歉正在悄悄强化“我是麻烦制造者”的负面自我认知。那么，什么才是真正的道歉？我们讨论了明星公关的“抱歉占用公共资源”和亲密关系中的“但是式道歉”，虚假道歉层出不穷，但有效的道歉始终真诚：遵循对方的道歉语言——表达歉意、承认过错、弥补过失、真诚悔改、请求原谅，在获得原谅的同时，道歉的终极意义更是完成自我的成长闭环。无心踩到人时应该道歉，但拒绝不合理要求完全不必将“对不起”作为冒号使用，用“我需要更多时间考虑”代替“对不起我还没想好”，来守住我们的能量边界。希望收听本期节目能带给你一些勇气，重新拿回你的“道歉”主动权！⏰【时间轴】01:58 不道歉的人，心里到底在想啥？“这段关系不值得我努力”、“我根本没错”？04:20 职场道歉，是礼貌还是服从性测试？漏洞百出的“草台班子”有啥好严肃道歉的？vs 《新闻女王》下跪道歉名场面06:06 经常道歉的人，心里到底在想啥？正面的沟通缓冲区、隐藏的道德绑架工具、没有感情的纯当「收到」使用08:00 爱把道歉当作口头禅的人群画像乙方？服务业的专业道歉、自我价值感低、边界感模糊、总想为他人情绪负责11:10 宁愿大吵一架，也不想用道歉让事情草草翻篇？14:08 常常道歉的副作用说话太重了的情绪负担、不自觉将自己置于低位、强化麻烦制造者的负面认知、让真心道歉变得廉价18:13 东亚家庭课题：难以说出口的“对不起”19:23 朋友之间玩游戏较真，我应该道歉吗？22:24 为道歉正名：道歉从不是弱者的标签25:43 权力的游戏：为什么相对高位的领导极少道歉？30:00 给职场新人的建议：不要轻易道歉31:08 亲密关系里道歉图鉴34:25 道歉用语段位：从“走心”到“走个过场”36:00什么才是教科书级别的真诚道歉？（附道歉大纲）「你在道歉中要告诉别人你自己对这件事的评价和反思，你对对方感情的回应;你本来想要的是什么结果，而因为你的错误，这件事变成了什么结果，给对方带来了什么伤害;这是因为你的态度还是因为你的能力；你会做出什么改进。」39:34 N种让人更恼火的虚假道歉方式“永远有下一次”、“如果式”、“但是式”、“强迫原谅式”等40:52《道歉的五种语言》：你的“道歉母语”是什么？表达歉意、承认过错、弥补过失、真诚悔改、请求原谅42:13 讨好型人格必听：把原谅的决定权，勇敢地交还给对方43:49 什么是精英水平的道歉？——完成自我成长的闭环45:02 如何判断我们应不应该道歉？46:14 这3种情况，无需道歉！观点不同、为了取悦他人而牺牲自身权益、对方误解或过度敏感时50:38对于习惯性道歉的人，如何戒掉“对不起”的口头禅？53:51向自己道歉：接纳那个“不够好”的自己55:18道歉的本质：关于责任和勇气的练习🧾【提及作品&bgm】🎵 《Seemingly Simple》—Mike Frankly🎵《The Thriller》—Max Morath📺《新闻女王》📖《真正的道歉》—万维钢📖《道歉的五种语言》—盖瑞·查普曼、詹妮弗·托马斯📖《零诺》—行烟烟📖《小公务员之死》—契诃夫👯♀️【关于我们】酸辣椒：抱一丝是我的冒号桑树（小红书@桑树在野）：歉意比爱意更难说出口🎧【关于勇敢废物】感谢你收听！如果喜欢我们的节目或者喜欢我们（不要脸），欢迎关注！你也可以在喜马拉雅、网易云音乐、苹果播客以及🍠小红书搜索「勇敢废物」找到我们，有任何想说的话，欢迎在评论区留言或私信我们！做勇敢废物，享肆意人生，希望能给你的生活加点勇气！
2025-10-2456 minThe Dallas Morning NewsTexas announces state takeover of Fort Worth schools ... and more newsThe Texas Education Agency will remove Fort Worth ISD’s elected school board and its superintendent, instituting the second-largest state takeover in Texas history. Education Commissioner Mike Morath announced the move Thursday. In other news, when Dallas County’s adult probation director cut a $32,800 check to a contractor in May, he said it was to replace checks issued two years earlier the consultant forgot to cash; former NBA player and coach Damon Jones was among more than 30 people charged in connection with schemes involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia. Jones, who played collegiately at t...
2025-10-2406 min
Texas TalksEp. 84 - Mike Morath (TX Education Commissioner)Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath joins the Texas Talks podcast to discuss the future of education in the Lone Star State. From literacy challenges and the impact of cell phones in classrooms, to the A–F accountability system and the new Bluebonnet curriculum, Morath shares his vision for improving student outcomes statewide. He also breaks down the Teacher Incentive Allotment program, which is reshaping how educators are paid—rewarding performance, boosting retention, and pushing more teachers toward six-figure salaries.Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or policymaker, this conversation dives deep into how Texas schools are tackling system...
2025-09-2544 min
The Texan PodcastWeekly Roundup - September 19, 2025Show off your Lone Star spirit with a free "Remember the Alamo" hat with an annual subscription to The Texan: https://thetexan.news/subscribe/The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.U.S...
2025-09-191h 12
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning ShowBeyond a State Takeover with FWISD Teachers Ale Checka and Ernie MoránThis week we have a special episode with FWISD teachers Ale Checka & Ernie Morán as we discuss a possible Texas Education Agency takeover by Commissioner Mike Morath, and what life looks like for teachers these days after all the recent legislative changes from the state.For more context on what's been happening, check out these articles:From a cell phone ban to Ten Commandments posters, new state laws bring big changes to Texas schoolsTexas education chief visits Fort Worth schools as state takeover loomsCowtown Takeover: What Happens if t...
2025-09-081h 06Fort Worth Local PulseFort Worth Local Pulse: Storms, Development, and Community ResilienceGood morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Saturday, August 30th, 2025.We wake up today to news of continuing storms across North Texas. The National Weather Service warns of heavy rain, gusty winds, and frequent lightning throughout the day. If you're planning to head to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, expect delays or cancellations, especially for American Airlines flights. More than 120 flights have been canceled and over 200 delayed, leaving thousands stranded before what should be one of the busiest travel days of the Labor Day weekend. So if you have plans to fly, arrive early and double-check your...
2025-08-3003 minFort Worth Local PulseFort Worth Update: State Takeover Talks, New Apartments, and Community RevitalizationGood morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Friday, August 29, 2025. We wake up today with partly cloudy skies and a high near 99 degrees, so be sure to stay hydrated as you head out to enjoy the last big weekend of summer. There’s a slight breeze, but little relief from the heat, so if you have outdoor plans, maybe bring some shade and sunscreen.We begin with breaking news on the education front. The Texas Education Agency’s top official visited three Fort Worth ISD campuses yesterday amid talk of a possible state takeover of the district. Comm...
2025-08-2904 min
The StrategeristMike Morath -- Texas Commissioner of EducationRelated linksTexas Education AgencyEducation and Opportunity at the Bush Institute
2025-01-2253 min
Progress Texas PodcastsDaily Dispatch 11/18/24: SBOE Votes Today On New Public Ed Materials Full Of Bible Stories, and MoreStories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:
The Texas State Board of Education is set to vote today on the adoption of "Bluebonnet Learning", public school materials developed under a new Texas law that allows the frequent use of Christian Bible lessons: https://communityimpact.com/austin/south-central-austin/texas-legislature/2024/11/15/texas-board-of-education-to-vote-on-first-state-developed-textbooks-nov-18/
...TEA Commissioner Mike Morath has testified that these Bible lessons have been supported by research showing they improve test scores and vocabulary - critics aren't buying that: https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/texas-sboe-to-hear-final-comments-on-controversial-bible-filled-curriculum
...These lessons also commonly omit difficult aspects of history laying...
2024-11-1808 min
Common Sense with Dr. Ben CarsonRevolutionizing Education: Texas's Blueprint for SuccessTexas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath joins Dr. Ben Carson to discuss transformative education strategies and how Texas, focusing on high-quality instructional materials and best evidence from cognitive science, created Bluebonnet Learning. As a member of the Texas Education Agency Open Education Resources Advisory Board, Dr. Carson has followed these issues. The conversation covers the impact of technology and the importance of incorporating classical literature and other rich texts in the curriculum so student may gain a deeper understanding of our society and culture. Morath discusses declining standards in education and emphasizes the need for rigorous, engaging content. This...
2024-11-0445 min
Progress Texas PodcastsDaily Dispatch 10/31/24: Early Voting Stats Are Scary Indeed, And MoreStories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:
Urban turnout remains strong, but statewide, Republican turnout appears to be comfortably outpacing Democratic voting: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/texas-republicans-lead-early-turnout-by-more-than-a-million-early-vote-data-suggests/
Elon Musk has sunk $2 million into a PAC dedicated to supporting Republican challengers to Democratic judges in Texas: https://www.tpr.org/government-politics/2024-10-30/elon-musk-makes-2-million-donation-to-fund-texas-pac-backing-gop-judicial-candidates
Are California transplants having an effect on Texas politics? A new study says no: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2024/california-texas-politics/
When should we expect to see final election results? There's a lot that has...
2024-10-3107 min
B&H Photography PodcastPicturing World Cultures: Fabiola Ferrero – VenezuelaToday's podcast has us sitting down with Venezuelan photographer and investigative journalist Fabiola Ferrero to discuss her long-term photographic projects in Venezuela, for Picturing World Cultures. Above photograph © Fabiola Ferrero Fabiola walks us through her childhood memories of Venezuela and describes how this period contrasts significantly with the country's current climate. We also discuss how she got started in photography, and how her time spent both in and out of Venezuela helped grow her photography and more. If you haven't already listened, check out all the episodes of our Picturing W...
2024-10-101h 00
The Matt Long Show8/26 Do More $$$ = Better Results ?Listen to what Mike Morath (TEA) and Rep. Brian Harrison conclude on this question.
PLUS - LIVE from Gillespie County Courthouse - Angela Smith - Commissioners are deciding whether to use hand-count in General Election.
2024-08-2750 min
The Non-ProphetsBible-Based Curriculum Ignites Texas Classroom ClashBible-Infused Curriculum Sparks Texas-Sized Controversy Over Christianity in the ClassroomThe 74, By Linda Jacobson , on June 7, 2024https://www.the74million.org/article/bible-infused-curriculum-sparks-texas-sized-controversy-over-christianity-in-the-classroom/ In a controversial move, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath has introduced a new elementary reading curriculum featuring Bible stories, emphasizing Judeo-Christian traditions. This curriculum, part of a classical education model, aims to enhance students' cultural vocabulary by integrating ancient texts like the Bible. Morath argues that this approach is crucial for tackling complex subjects later in education. However, critics, including s...
2024-06-2721 min
State of TexasState of Texas - June 2, 2024Texas voters pushed out several House incumbents, likely clearing the path to passage for Gov. Abbott's education savings accounts plan. Plus, the Texas Supreme Court rejects a high-profile challenge to the state's abortion laws, in a case filed by 20 women who said they were denied medically-necessary abortions. Ryan Chandler reports on the fallout from the ruling. And, Kelly Wiley speaks with Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath about new educational materials developed by the state. Morath says early results show they're improving outcomes for Texas students.
2024-06-0221 min
State of TexasState of Texas - June 2, 2024Texas voters pushed out several House incumbents, likely clearing the path to passage for Gov. Abbott's education savings accounts plan. Plus, the Texas Supreme Court rejects a high-profile challenge to the state's abortion laws, in a case filed by 20 women who said they were denied medically-necessary abortions. Ryan Chandler reports on the fallout from the ruling. And, Kelly Wiley speaks with Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath about new educational materials developed by the state. Morath says early results show they're improving outcomes for Texas students.
2024-06-0221 min
The Right Idea2024 Texas Runoff Election Reactions with Sherry Sylvester and Tyler NorrisBrian and Derek sit down with Texas-based political consultant Tyler Norris and TPPF’s Distinguished Senior Fellow Sherry Sylvester to discuss the aftermath of the May 2024 Texas runoff election results.0:50 Hot Takes: The Trial of the Century!4:25 Initial reactions to May 2024 Runoff Election Results4:44 Big Winner: School Choice8:14 The New Politics: Are we more conservative or is it just a food fight?17:20 Phase Two of Parent Empowerment24:35 Property Tax Reform, School Safety and D.E.I.27:55 New Issues to look forward to in 202530:35 Taxpayer Funded Lobbying33:28 New Issue for De...
2024-06-0155 min
The Arena with Greg SindelarTexas' Commissioner of Education Mike MorathTPPF's CEO Greg Sindelar and Texas' Commissioner of Education Mike Morath sit down to chat about the high stakes, current state and future vision for students throughout Texas.
2024-05-3158 min
The Texan PodcastWeekly Roundup - May 31, 2024Show off your Lone Star spirit with a free "Remember the Alamo" hat with an annual subscription to The Texan: https://thetexan.news/subscribe/ The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.This w...
2024-05-311h 12
City Cast HoustonHISD Losing Principals, Turkey Leg Hut Drama, and New Cruise TerminalFew things upset host Raheel Ramzanali like government inefficiencies, and today one story really got him going! Plus, Texas Education Agency commissioner Mike Morath visited HISD schools for the first time since assigning Mike Miles as superintendent. Media personality Antre’chelle Nova joins Raheel to recap these stories and more.Featured stories:
Houston man without birth certificate
Turkey Leg Hut goes through major changes
Antre’chelle will be on the Isiah Factor Uncensored tonight
59 principal changes at HISD
Mike Morath visits HISD
Galveston is getting a new cruise terminal
Lunar New Year celebrations around Houston
2024-02-0926 min817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning ShowUnderstanding Local School Systems and the Impact You Have with Twyla MastersonToday, EJ and Ann are joined by Twyla Masterson, who is the Director of Programs at Leadership ISD. The organization equips community leaders and school board trustees with the skills and resources to advocate for equitable education. Education is a big topic in the city so this episode, Twyla shares the big picture and how we can get involved. Below are the show notes and stories we cover in this episode. Enjoy!Short Story #1: The creators of Alliance buy a block downtown. What does it mean?Short Story #2: The state is backwards on immigration. TX H...
2023-10-301h 27
Making After-School Cool PodcastEp 115: Engaging educational leaders, and community stake holders to focus on student outcomes featuring AJ CrabillThis episode of the Making After School Cool podcast features my discussion with AJ Crabill concerning engaging educational leaders, school board members and community stake holders to focus on improving student outcomes regarding.
During this podcast you will learn more regarding the following:
What inspired Mr. Crabill passion for educational issues and reform?
What Mr. Crabill means when he states “student outcomes don’t change until adult behavior change”.
Crabill’s description of the role of school boards and who he thinks think would make excellent members?
What is the difference Between Being a Board Focused on Student...
2023-03-0929 minMaking After-School Cool PodcastPreview Ep 115: Engaging educational leaders, and community stake holders to focus on student outcomes featuring AJ CrabillThis is a preview of episode 115 where I discuss with AJ Crabill the importance of engaging educational leaders, school board members and community stake holders to focus on improving student outcomes. Mr. Crabill is an education reform advocate and public speaker on education reform. In 2016, the Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath appointed Crabill as a Deputy Commissioner responsible for developing and facilitating leadership and governance training sessions to educate school administrators and board members on how to better execute the responsibilities of their positions
2023-03-0202 min
Educational DiagnosticiansIs Dyslexia Instruction Specially Designed Instruction?Who should serve children with dyslexia? On November 15, 2021, Mike Morath received a very important memo from the Office of Special Education that appears to have answered this question.
2021-12-0321 min
Austin News Briefs - Austin American StatesmanU.S. Department of Education opens investigation into mask mandate ban in Texas schoolsThe U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into Governor Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates in Texas schools, even as dozens of districts are defying the prohibition as the state continues to experience high coronavirus case numbers and hospitalizations. The investigation by the department’s Office for Civil Rights will focus on whether Texas is violating federal law by preventing disabled students from safely returning to in-person classes. Suzanne Goldberg, acting assistant secretary for civil rights, sent a letter Tuesday to Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath informing him of the investigation.
2021-09-2300 min
Intersect EdTeachers: Texas' Greatest AssetEducators are telling us it will take teachers – lots of skilled, well-trained teachers – to close the learning gaps sustained during the last year. But will those teachers be there when the districts start to hire? The pandemic didn’t create the challenges facing the teacher pipeline in Texas, but it has certainly made addressing that problem more urgent.Our 10th episode of Intersect Ed, part of our legislative agenda series, examines the imperative to invest in and improve the teacher workforce in Texas.In this episode, you will hear from Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath on inc...
2021-03-1819 min
Point of Order with Evan SmithBack to SchoolIn the latest episode of our podcast about the Texas Legislature, Evan Smith talks to state Sen. Larry Taylor, chairman of the Senate Education Committee, about whether it’s possible to fully fund House Bill 3, learning loss, broadband access, the STAAR test and what he really thinks of Mike Morath.
2021-01-2645 minPoint of Order with Evan SmithBack to SchoolIn the latest episode of our podcast about the Texas Legislature, Evan Smith talks to state Sen. Larry Taylor, chairman of the Senate Education Committee, about whether it’s possible to fully fund House Bill 3, learning loss, broadband access, the STAAR test and what he really thinks of Mike Morath.
2021-01-2645 min
El Valle BajoCovid's fatal attraction on El Paso, Athletics test or not to test, mercy on teachers stop STAAR!Covid isn't a Hoax and I can prove it, hit up a hospital. High school and college sports might be tested but still get canceled. Georgina Perez doesn't know how to stop working for Region 1 teachers, we read her letter to Mike Morath and Gov. Abbot.
2020-10-291h 08
Rugby PickEmBermuda 10s - (ft. Barry Herbert)After speaking with Rugby PickEm friend Taylor Howden (the next Eddie Jones in the making) and he confirmed he was coaching the (throwback) Ohio Aviator side in Bermuda 10's, my mind began racing with questions about business side of things...
Who are the financial backers and what are their end game?
Is Bermuda 10's the beginning of a year-round 10's tour?
With 7's programs getting cut around the world by broke unions, will 10's take flight?
Where does 10's land on the player safety scale?
Are the massive 15's collisions slightly reduced?
Could this be the code that helps rugby...
2020-10-2532 min
Texas Tribune EventsA Conversation with Mike Morath, Texas Education CommissionerJoin The Texas Tribune in person or on our livestream for a conversation with Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath, Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith will moderate the discussion.Morath was appointed education commissioner by Gov. Greg Abbott in 2016. In this role, he heads the Texas Education Agency, which oversees pre-kindergarten through high school education for more than 5 million Texas students. Previously, Morath served on the Dallas ISD board of trustees.
2020-03-061h 00
News from The Texas TribuneFort Worth teacher who asked Trump to deport students said her tweets were protected by the First Amendment. Texas officials agreed.Commissioner of Education Mike Morath wrote that Georgia Clark did not waive her First Amendment rights when she signed her contract with Fort Worth ISD.
2019-12-0300 minTexas Tribune EventsPreviewing the 86th Legislature - The Education SessionThe Texas Tribune is pleased to present a symposium previewing the upcoming legislative session. Over the course of this daylong event, we'll dive into the state budget, the agendas of the House and Senate, the race for House speaker and other major issues on tap, as well as how the outcome of the 2018 midterm elections could impact the political environment in the upcoming session and ahead of the 2020 presidential election.State Rep. Diego Bernal, D-San AntonioState Rep. Dan Huberty, R-HoustonMike Morath, Texas education commissionerModerated by Aliyya Swaby, public education...
2018-11-301h 03
Texas Tribune ConversationsA Test for the New TexasThe state’s commissioners of public and higher education and a former U.S. education secretary on the innovations necessary to serve the next generation of students. Evan Smith moderates a discussion with John King, former U.S. Secretary of Education; Mike Morath, Texas Education Commissioner; and Raymund Paredes, Texas Commissioner of Higher Education.This panel is presented by Raise Your Hand Texas and supported by the Texas Association of Community Colleges.
2018-11-2959 minTexas Tribune ConversationsA Test for the New TexasThe state’s commissioners of public and higher education and a former U.S. education secretary on the innovations necessary to serve the next generation of students. Evan Smith moderates a discussion with John King, former U.S. Secretary of Education; Mike Morath, Texas Education Commissioner; and Raymund Paredes, Texas Commissioner of Higher Education.This panel is presented by Raise Your Hand Texas and supported by the Texas Association of Community Colleges.
2018-11-2959 min
Party PoliticsParty Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 33: Abbott Weighs In On Primaries And Congressman Gene Green Retires On this weeks’ episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus walk through the politics of Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces he will seek re-election and unveils a new veterans plan. U.S. Representative Gene Green announces he's off to greener pastures and won't be seeking re-election opening up his Congressional District 29. Superintendents with Harvey-affected schools want Texas to waive school ratings this year, but will the Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath? The Texas legislative staffers who logged sexual harassment incidents on a Google document have their voices heard and this spurs action by State leaders. T...
2017-11-1716 min
Texas Tribune FestivalOne on One with Mike MorathEvan Smith, CEO of The Texas Tribune, interviewed Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath at The Texas Tribune Festival on Sept. 23, 2017.
2017-09-281h 00Texas Tribune FestivalOne on One with Mike MorathEvan Smith, CEO of The Texas Tribune, interviewed Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath at The Texas Tribune Festival on Sept. 23, 2017.
2017-09-281h 00
Texas Tribune AudioOne on One with Mike MorathEvan Smith, CEO of The Texas Tribune, interviewed Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath at The Texas Tribune Festival on Sept. 23, 2017.
2017-09-281h 00
Counting to 5Episode 006: Disappearing Cases, Part IWelcome back to Counting to 5, a podcast about the United States Supreme Court. In this episode, we’re going to look at two cases from this term, Visa, Inc. v. Osborn and Ivy v. Morath, both of which disappeared from the Court’s docket without oral argument or a written opinion. The Court disposed of these two cases in different ways and for very different reasons, but both are interesting for what they show about the Court and the judicial system.Show NotesVisa v. Osborn; Visa v. StoumbosSC...
2017-05-2712 min
Texas Tribune AudioThe Agency AgendaRoss Ramsey, executive editor of The Texas Tribune, moderated the “Agency Agenda” panel featuring James Bass, Mike Morath, Raymund Paredes and Charles Smith at The Texas Tribune Festival on Sept. 24, 2016.
2016-09-2859 min
Texas Tribune FestivalThe Agency AgendaRoss Ramsey, executive editor of The Texas Tribune, moderated the “Agency Agenda” panel featuring James Bass, Mike Morath, Raymund Paredes and Charles Smith at The Texas Tribune Festival on Sept. 24, 2016.
2016-09-2859 minTexas Tribune FestivalThe Agency AgendaRoss Ramsey, executive editor of The Texas Tribune, moderated the “Agency Agenda” panel featuring James Bass, Mike Morath, Raymund Paredes and Charles Smith at The Texas Tribune Festival on Sept. 24, 2016.
2016-09-2859 minTexas Tribune EventsMike Morath, Texas Education CommissionerEvan Smith, Texas Tribune CEO, interviews Mike Morath, Texas Education Commissioner. The event was recorded before a live audience on January 22, 2016 at the University of Texas at El Paso campus. It was part of a half-day symposium on urban public education in Texas. Want more Tribune live events? Check out texastribune.org/events and follow us on Twitter @texastribune.
2016-05-0647 min
The SAGA PodSAGA Pod 12.16.15Miguel Solis drops by the new SAGA Pod World Headquarters in beautiful Oak Lawn to break some news about the latest developments in his efforts to establish a pre-K board policy for DISD. We also talk smack about his soon-to-be-former colleague on the school board, new Texas education commissioner Mike Morath. We wonder what changes a Morath-led TEA might undergo, and what his absence means to kids, parents, and citizens of Dallas. He also makes fun of my previous world headquarters and demands I try to play some intro and outro music, which does not go swimmingly. As always...
2015-12-1652 min