JMR

@jamesfortexas
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freelance writer covering #art, #architecture and the built environment, #culture and #texas. words in citylab, next city, arts and culture texas, texas observer, NPR, JNS. about #place, #space and #justice.

He/Him/His.


james.journo(at)gmail(dot)com.

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JMRNov 5, 2023
Ben WerdmullerNov 4, 2023
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JMROct 20, 2023
Jack JenkinsOct 20, 2023

You know, if journalists *really* wanted a Twitter-like platform with everything we desired, we could, like, make our own.

News organizations have funded cooperative projects in the past.

Heck, that’s where wire agencies came from.

JMROct 17, 2023
sorry everyone. i'm just tired of social media, which is bad for a journalist
JMROct 12, 2023
trying to figure out a life post X is difficult and weird.
JMROct 10, 2023
ProPublicaOct 10, 2023

#Texas Took Over Its Largest School District, but Has Let Underperforming Charter Networks Expand
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The state took over #Houston ISD after one of its #schools continuously failed to meet academic standards.

But an analysis of records shows it’s been more generous with underperforming #CharterSchools, waiving expansion requirements at least 17 times.

#Education #Students #Teachers #School #News

https://propub.li/3toukMi

Texas Took Over Its Largest School District, but Has Let Underperforming Charter Networks Expand

The state took over Houston ISD after one of its schools continuously failed to meet academic standards. But an analysis of records shows it’s been more generous with underperforming charter schools, waiving expansion requirements at least 17 times.

ProPublica
JMRAug 18, 2023
Flippin' 'eck, Tucker!Aug 18, 2023
🎵 Keep on blocking in the free world
JMRAug 10, 2023
i am so tired of social media. if you want to keep up with me subscribe to my newsletter: https://tinyletter.com/jmrussell87. or email me: james(dot)journo(at)gmail(dot)com.
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JMRJul 28, 2023
JMRJul 9, 2023
Hi mastodon and all my new followers. I'm stepping back from social media for a bit, as well as other things, as I deal with my summer seasonal affective disorder and hypomania. (Not good!) I should be back soon. I frequently send out a newsletter if you want to keep up with my work, You can subscribe here: https://tinyletter.com/jmrussell87. xo
From JMR, Jr. by James Russell

JMRJul 9, 2023
Hi mastodon and all my new followers. I'm stepping back from social media for a bit, as well as other things, as I deal with my summer seasonal affective disorder and hypomania. (Not good!) I should be back soon. I frequently send out a newsletter if you want to keep up with my work, You can subscribe here: https://tinyletter.com/jmrussell87. xo
From JMR, Jr. by James Russell

JMRJul 4, 2023
JMRJun 20, 2023
starting and ending my day with my overdue article on the maya exhibit why is this so hard