an increase in tuition at three universities. He wants the the colleges to wait until 2008 before putting in the increases though. The governor wants to find a way to work this out in the budget.

on retiree reform for workers in the school system/

The Houston Chronicle reports on this program that allows minority and low-income high school students to spend some time at a college in the hope they wind up going to college.

met or exceeded state test scores in reading, math and science for the second consecutive year. 64% of 3rd – 8th graders passed the ISAT exam up from 61.8% last year.

dishes out a veto to a bill that would allow illegal immigrants to pay in state tuition.

The AP also reports on this as well.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports on this Academy at Lakeland Community College for students interested in science. They have 47 students in the first Academy and all students have at least a 2.5 GPA.