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Survey Shows 66% of Texas Teachers Considering Leaving Their Jobs

Survey Shows 66% of Texas Teachers Considering Leaving Their Jobs

By Simone CarterFebruary 23, 2022

In a startling recent survey, 66% of Texas teachers say they are considering leaving the profession.

Rally for Academic Freedom: Denton ISD Students Petition District to Keep Diverse Book Titles

By Simone CarterFebruary 21, 2022

Amid a push to ban certain books from schools, a group of Denton ISD students is petitioning the district to keep its current library selection intact.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Wants Landowners to Help Save Dwindling Texas Kangaroo Rat Population

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 21, 2022

Federal and state wildlife agencies are trying to give the Texas kangaroo rat population a boost.

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Pressure Mounting: Academic Groups Rally Behind Latest Professor Let Go by Collin College

By Simone CarterFebruary 11, 2022

Academic groups are mounting pressure on Collin College to reinstate a professor who claims he was fired over free speech.

Two Years Running: Collin College Again Named One of Nation’s 10 Worst Schools for Free Speech

By Simone CarterFebruary 3, 2022

After appearing on last year’s list, Collin College has been dubbed one of 2022’s top 10 worst schools for free speech.

Yet Another History Professor Says Collin College Fired Him Over Free Speech Concerns

By Simone CarterJanuary 31, 2022

Another history professor says he was terminated from Collin College in violation of his rights.

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TikTok, Furries & Freedom Fries: Here are the Five Most Absurd Controversies to Hit Texas Schools

By Simone CarterJanuary 28, 2022

From furries to freedom fries, these are some of the dumbest things that have happened at Texas schools.

Collin College to Pay $70,000 to History Professor Let Go Amid Free Speech Debacle

By Simone CarterJanuary 26, 2022

On Tuesday, a former Collin College history professor who had sued the school accepted its offer to pay $70,000 and attorneys’ fees.

In Dallas ISD, Hispanic Families Less Likely Than White, Black Peers to Have High-Speed Internet

By Simone CarterJanuary 24, 2022

Hispanic families living within the bounds of Dallas ISD are less likely than their white and Black counterparts to have internet access at home.

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At Basketball Game, Texas Students in Banana Outfits Accused of Making Monkey Noises at Players

At Basketball Game, Texas Students in Banana Outfits Accused of Making Monkey Noises at Players

By Patrick StricklandJanuary 14, 2022

Imagine: You go to a high school basketball game to watch your kid, and then students from one of the schools, dressed in banana and watermelon costumes, start making monkey-like noises at the Black players on the court. That’s exactly what some parents on social media have accused Bowie High…

Not Just Schools: The Push to Ban Certain Books Has Moved to Texas Public Libraries

By Simone CarterDecember 27, 2021

Some public libraries across the state are reporting an uptick in book challenges.

Professor Says Dallas College Paid $12.3 Million in Severance to Laid-Off Employees

By Simone CarterDecember 3, 2021

Some have accused Dallas College of pressuring hundreds of laid-off employees to sign NDAs in exchange for severance pay.

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Fahrenheit 451: Gov. Abbott Calls for Removal of ‘Pornographic’ Books in School Libraries

By Simone CarterNovember 3, 2021

Texas Republicans are attempting to restrict what books can be checked out in school libraries.

Dallas-Fort Worth Colleges and Universities Could Get $200 Million for Building and Renovation

Dallas-Fort Worth Colleges and Universities Could Get $200 Million for Building and Renovation

By Michael MurneyOctober 21, 2021

North Texas colleges and universities could be receiving big upgrades. On Tuesday morning, state lawmakers reached a last-minute deal on additional funding for higher education construction projects across the state. The bill, which now awaits Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature, will funnel more than $200 million into building and renovating new…

North Texas Parents Crusade Against Critical Race Theory, Which Isn’t Taught in Public Schools

By Simone CarterOctober 18, 2021

Several North Texas school districts have been making headlines over their misguided take on critical race theory.

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As Battle Heats Up at Dallas College, Faculty Vote ‘No Confidence’ in School Chancellor

By Simone CarterOctober 5, 2021

On Friday, Dallas College faculty passed a resolution declaring “no confidence” in the school’s chancellor.

Irving Teachers Were Told to Ditch LGBT-Friendly Stickers. Students Staged a Walkout.

By Simone CarterSeptember 27, 2021

Students at an Irving ISD high school walked out last week after officials allegedly forced educators to remove “safe space” stickers from their doors.

Former Professor Sues Collin College Over Alleged Free Speech Violations

By Simone CarterSeptember 24, 2021

A professor who says she was fired from Collin College in violation of her constitutional rights is suing the school.

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Two Pandemics: Learning Loss Hits North Texas Students as Coronavirus Cases Soar

By Simone CarterSeptember 3, 2021

As coronavirus cases climb in schools, Dallas ISD is doing its best to avoid a return to virtual learning.

At Schools Around North Texas, Gov. Abbott Faces Swell of Pushback to Mask Mandate Ban

At Schools Around North Texas, Gov. Abbott Faces Swell of Pushback to Mask Mandate Ban

By Simone CarterAugust 26, 2021

School districts across North Texas are implementing mask mandates in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott.

Conservative Group ‘Respect Midlothian 1888’ Demands Firing of Black DEI Director

Conservative Group ‘Respect Midlothian 1888’ Demands Firing of Black DEI Director

By Simone CarterAugust 24, 2021

An organization called Respect Midlothian 1888 is demanding the ouster of Midlothian ISD’s diversity, equity and inclusion director.

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Amid Backlash over Collin College’s Mask Policy, COVID Kills Student and Dean

Amid Backlash over Collin College’s Mask Policy, COVID Kills Student and Dean

By Simone CarterAugust 16, 2021

Last week, reports began circulating that a Collin College student and dean had died of COVID-19.

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