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New App Takes on Public School Records

July 17, 2012 5:10 am by: Nathan Bernier

The Texas Tribune's new data app will make it easier to access academic, financial and enrollment records for the state's 8,500 public schools. Photo courtesy Texas TribuneThe Texas Tribune's new data app will make it easier to access academic, financial and enrollment records for the state's 8,500 public schools. Photo courtesy Texas Tribune

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Notoriously difficult-to-navigate statistics about Texas public schools will become much easier to access today, when The Texas Tribune unveils its Public Schools Explorer – a data app with key academic, financial and enrollment records for all 8,500 public schools in Texas.

KUT’s Nathan Bernier talks about the new app with the Texas Tribune’s Morgan Smith. To hear the full interview, click the player above.

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