Texas took away Dallas students’ cellphones. They turned to reading instead
School districts have largely reported satisfaction with the statewide ban on cell phones in the classroom.
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How a man once ordered to pay libel damages helped launch an investigation into Islamic private schools
North Texas Islamic schools are among those investigated by the state.
Right-wing online backlash cost a Muslim principal her job. Now she’s suing
In a federal court filing, the educator’s lawyers allege the actions of online “trolls,” rather than a reported breach of district policy, were the real reason she was reassigned from Western Hills High School.
FWISD investigates educator following social media backlash, parents fear ‘chilling effect’
Fort Worth ISD also recently reassigned a principal following similar right-wing social media backlash, while a Wylie ISD principal resigned after months of online vitriol over Qurans being handed out on campus.
Interfaith leaders call for reinstatement of local principal ousted after sharia backlash
Shayma Alzubi was reassigned after being announced as the new principal of Western Hills High School in Fort Worth, district officials confirmed. Following the announcement, right-wing social media accounts targeted Alzubi for past posts.
UNT withdraws support for Denton Pride ahead of festival’s 10th year
Pride organizers were blindsided when the university backed out of plans for a sidewalk chalk event and a vendor fair.
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Investigations into inappropriate Texas student-teacher relationships have spiked
Last summer, state lawmakers passed legislation harshening penalties for improper relationships.
Thou Shall Not Keep Jesus Out of Class: Court Sides With Texas in SB 10 Lawsuit
All Texas K-12 public classrooms must follow legal guidelines on how to make the Ten Commandments visible to all students.
Dallas ISD Asks for Record Bond Package With Tax Increase, 26 Replacement Schools
The package put forth by Dallas ISD’s bond steering committee would phase out roughly 700 portable classrooms used by 10,000 students.
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A Texas Law Student Was Disciplined After Charlie Kirk’s Murder. Now She’s Suing
The lawsuit claims that the investigation violated the student’s First Amendment rights, ultimately “betraying the legacy” of Kirk.
As Elected Trustees Sit on the Sidelines, Fort Worth ISD Parents Call for Transparency
FWISD trustees have been locked out of their district emails since March 24, the elected board president said.
Does a Swirl of Vouchers and Closures Represent a Spiral for Texas Schools?
New data shows that most voucher applicants already attend private schools, and white students are largely overrepresented.
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By Nearly Every Measure, Texas Is Failing Its Girls
Measuring physical, academic and social indicators, researchers with the Girl Scouts found Texas girls are falling behind.
UT Dallas Suspends Pro-Palestine Student Group Following Graduation Protest
Organization leaders claim their group did not coordinate the protest to which university officials objected.
Massive Money Problems Force UNT to Cut Gender, Latin American Studies
UNT President Harrison Keller said the cuts come during an “increasingly dynamic time for higher education.”
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Thousands of Students Zoned to Dallas ISD Have Applied for Private School Vouchers
With less than a week until the voucher application deadline, state officials are confident the program will reach capacity.
Majoring in Artificial Intelligence? UNT Launches New AI Degree Program
The University of North Texas will become the fourth Texas college to adopt an artificial intelligence degree program.
Embattled North Texas Universities Still Navigating Political Pressure, Cutting DEI Programs
The University of North Texas has announced a nearly $50 million budget shortfall, while UT System schools are to avoid ‘controversial’ subjects when possible.
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More North Texas Students Walk Out as Abbott Threatens Consequences
Plano and Melissa students joined protests as Gov. Abbott tells state officials to investigate districts believed to encourage or facilitate walkouts
School District Under Fire After Muslim Group Hands Out the Quran During Lunch Period
Social media outrage swiftly followed reports that an unauthorized group visited Wylie East High School.
UNT Graduate Student ‘Investigated’ Under New State Bathroom Law, School Policy
Officials told the student she’d been reported under a new policy that mandates individuals to use bathrooms that correspond with their birth gender.
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Paxton Opinion Paves Way for Texas Vouchers to Steer Clear of Islamic Schools
CAIR has been a target of conservative lawmakers in Texas for the past year, with Gov. Greg Abbott and Plano Rep. Jeff Leach leading the charge.