Gayle Fallon

Blogs
February 21, 2012
Veronica Bass's Overpaid Union Dues: Like Her, Judge Is Exasperated HISD & HFT Can't Settle Things
When we first wrote about Veronica Bass in November 2011, the teacher's assistant had learned she'd been overpaying her union dues for years and been trying for months to get her money back from the Houston Federation of Teachers. Unable to resolve this, she filed a claim in small claims court, sayi ... More >>
Blogs
June 6, 2011
HISD: Searches For Ways To Stanch Bleeding Budget, Mentions Taxes
Photo by Mandy OaklanderPaula Harris helmed an emergency HISD meeting this morning.This morning, an emergency meeting was called by HISD officials who are growing more desperate as severe budget cuts looms closer. About 10 parents sat in Pin Oak Middle School's cafeteria and listened to board ... More >>
News
March 18, 2010
Hair Balls: $10K Down The Drain
Plus: HISD May Say Good-bye to CEP
News
October 5, 2006
Opt In, Opt Out
HISD continues to send students to CEP. Whether they go there, stay there or return successfully to their home school is anyone's guess.
News
February 26, 2004
History for Dummies
Neil Bush touts a school curriculum for guys like himself
News
January 11, 2001
Days of Paige
Did Bush pick a master educator - or an overpaid front man?
News
October 5, 2000
Learning Curve
Ungraded exams. Suspect scores. Departing teachers and lawsuits. Is this alternative school really passing the test on its highly touted educational claims?
News
March 4, 1999
Adding It All Up
What does it really mean to pass the TAAS?
News
February 25, 1999
The Librarian Who Wouldn't Be Quiet