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Covering innovation in education for @expressnews previously @ABQJournal @startelegram @TexasTribune @POLITICOEurope @CoMissourian by way of @mujschool

San Antonio, TX
Joined December 2011
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Noah Alcala Bach retweeted
NEW: Some Austin press corp-related news this Friday evening — @VikkiGoodwinTX’s transition team tells me, “Governor-Elect Vikki Goodwin will be welcoming journalists onto the Senate floor in the next session.” #txlege
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Noah Alcala Bach retweeted
Sources: Missouri has re-signed quarterback Austin Simmons for the 2027 season, which would bring back a player who projects as one of the faces of the sport. By signing now, Simmons’ return allows the staff at Missouri to retain and recruit a top roster.
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Noah Alcala Bach retweeted
.@GinaHinojosaTX said she is actively interviewing candidates to replace Texas Education Agency commissioner Mike Morath, who she pledged to fire on the campaign trail and repeated that promise during her victory speech on Tuesday
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Noah Alcala Bach retweeted
NEW: Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath releases statement in response to his likely transition out of office. "I’m praying for the success of our incoming leaders and am committed to ensuring a smooth and successful transition for the next education commissioner."
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Noah Alcala Bach retweeted
Tuesday's election is likely to greatly impact Texas public education and everything from school funding to vouchers, curricula, campus policing, the Ten Commandments, DEI bans and TEA school takeovers. Everything could be up for discussion in the 2027 session in Austin.
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Noah Alcala Bach retweeted
Here's what incumbent Democrat Texas governor Gina Hinojosa campaigned on: - Ending the STAAR, the state's standardized test - Stopping state takeovers of school districts - Ending the $1 billion school "voucher scam" - Replacing TEA Commissioner Mike Morath
With Gov. Greg Abbott conceding defeat, this effectively means the end of Mike Morath as Texas’ all-powerful education commissioner — whom Hinojosa vowed to fire if she won. Morath’s term is set to end in early 2027.
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Noah Alcala Bach retweeted
This also has huge implications for @UTAustin at a moment its conservative leadership is driving changes to core classes, majors & deans. @utsystem regents are appointed by the governor and three are up for reappointment next year. That includes Chairman Kevin Eltife. #txed
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Noah Alcala Bach retweeted
Vibes at Ken Paxton's watch party so far can only be described as "low energy." Supporters saying that there is still plenty of time left, but acknowledging that early returns are VERY bleak.
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Noah Alcala Bach retweeted
Polls close at 7 pm tonight. Follow along with @statesman for live updates.
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Noah Alcala Bach retweeted
NO PAYWALL: Read our story about the publicly traded company that's received more than $1 billion from Texas taxpayers to operate online public schools. When we dug into how those students are doing, this is what we found w/ @j_lovinger: bloomberg.com/news/features/… $LRN
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Noah Alcala Bach retweeted
New Mexico beating NDSU is better than UTSA's best win. New Mexico was more competitive in its lone P4 game, albeit an easier matchup. UNM has three FBS blowouts to UTSA's one. UNM is 32nd in SP+ and 38th in adjusted EPA/play while UTSA is 59th in both. Pretty clear cut IMO.
Yo @GregLuca what is your reasoning to have NM ahead of UTSA?
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Noah Alcala Bach retweeted
𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 doesn't happen by accident. #GoLobos
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Noah Alcala Bach retweeted
This was just an unreal ball by Austin Simmons. 🤯 @MizzouFootball
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Noah Alcala Bach retweeted
Breaking: Missouri All-American tailback Ahmad Hardy is set to make his season debut for the Tigers this weekend at Arkansas, sources told @PeteThamel. Hardy is not going to start, but he’s expected to get a handful of carries for Missouri. He's been ruled out since May after being struck by a bullet. Full story: spr.ly/6011BHWFBV
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Noah Alcala Bach retweeted
Mini life update!🍎 I am starting a new ed beat @HoustonChron, focusing on the growing alternative education movement, (including Texas school vouchers). I've covered a lot of themes on this beat over the past year, and I'm excited to make it official! houstonchronicle.com/news/ho…
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Election Day is almost here. We’re getting you ready for the ballot box by answering some of the most common election questions. What’s on the ballot for Bexar County residents? bit.ly/4BxOXE4
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