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‘Say Something’: Dallas ISD Launches Anonymous Tip Program to Stave Off School Violence

By Simone CarterApril 6, 2022

Dallas ISD has launched the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System in an effort to prevent school shootings and student self-harm.

National Group Claps Back at Texas Lawmaker’s ‘Censorship’ Attempt of School Library Books

By Simone CarterApril 1, 2022

The National Coalition Against Censorship is slamming Texas Republicans over their book-banning efforts.

AAUP Relaunches Investigation into Collin College Following Latest Alleged ‘Firing’

By Simone CarterMarch 29, 2022

Following the contract nonrenewal of a Collin College history professor, an academic group has relaunched an investigation into the school’s alleged academic freedom violations.

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Schoolcraft: How Dallas Independent School District Students Are Learning in the Metaverse

By Jacob VaughnMarch 9, 2022

After remote education stunted learning, Dallas Independent School District teamed up with local software company STEMuli Technology to turn schooling into a video game.

‘Epicenter of Censorship’: History Professor Sues Collin College Over Alleged Free Speech Violations

By Simone CarterMarch 9, 2022

Another history professor is suing Collin College over free speech violations.

Invasive Species Are Harming Texas Habitats. Here’s How You Can Help.

By Jacob VaughnMarch 3, 2022

State and federal wildlife officials recognize this week at National Invasive Species Awareness Week. They say people can help protect native wildlife by slowing the spread of invasive species.

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Bad for Biz: Experts Warn Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s Attacks on Tenure Could Hurt Texas’ Economy

Bad for Biz: Experts Warn Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s Attacks on Tenure Could Hurt Texas’ Economy

By Simone CarterMarch 2, 2022

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has threatened to pull tenure for some professors, a move that experts fear could ultimately hurt Texas’ economy.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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…

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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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