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'What About Our Young Black Boys?': DISD Eyes Changes to South Dallas Schools

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 29, 2021

The district said it wants to consolidate students at J.P. Starks and William Brown Miller Elementary because of low enrollment and have them sent to John Neely Bryan Elementary School.
Communities in Dallas Formed a Coalition for Neighborhood Self-Determination

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 28, 2021

Dallas neighborhoods are setting up plans for the future of their communities. Will the city listen to them?
'You Can't Ban Feelings': Collin College Trustees Mull Tightening Speech Restrictions

By Simone Carter
Jun 28, 2021

Collin College's board of trustees doesn't want anyone to speak in "anger" at public meetings.
Dallas ISD Mulls Banning Suspensions To Bridge Racial Gaps in the Classroom

By Simone Carter
Jun 21, 2021

Dallas ISD may eliminate suspensions starting in the fall to help mitigate racial disparities.
Interactive Map Encourages Book Donations Across North Texas

By Simone Carter
Jun 10, 2021

A new interactive donation map shows where North Texans can drop off their old books.
Are Texas Lawmakers Making it Tougher to Accurately Teach History in Schools?

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 9, 2021

The 1836 Project’s committee will also be tasked with ensuring “patriotic education” about Texas is provided to people at state parks, landmarks, monuments and museums.
How a Fort Worth High School Ditched its Confederate Mascot in 1990

By Simone Carter
Jun 7, 2021

In 1990, one Fort Worth high school attracted controversy after it moved to ditch its Confederate symbology.
North Texas Valedictorian's Pro-Choice Commencement Speech Goes Viral

By Simone Carter
Jun 3, 2021

This week, a North Texas valedictorian's commencement speech went viral.
Academic Association Opens Investigation into Collin College over Fired Professors

By Simone Carter
May 19, 2021

The American Association of University Professors announced on Tuesday it's launching an investigation into Collin College.
KKK and Blackface: Former Callisburg ISD Teachers Accused of Racism

By Simone Carter
May 18, 2021

Callisburg ISD is under fire after a racist video and photo emerged over the weekend.
Masks No More: Carroll and Allen School Districts Vote to Ditch COVID-19 Mask Mandates

By Simone Carter
May 7, 2021

Carroll and Allen ISDs have voted to lift districtwide mask mandates starting in the summer.
In Twist to Collin College Debacle, Two Board Trustees Back Terminated Professors

By Steven Monacelli
May 3, 2021

Collin College has sparked widespread criticism over its decision to terminate several female faculty members who criticized the school. Now, the fight is heating up again.
Some School Districts Monitor Kids to Prevent Suicide, but Privacy Experts Cry Foul

By Simone Carter
Apr 27, 2021

While many parents are grateful that districts are monitoring their kids' search terms, privacy experts say it's cause for concern.
Embattled Collin College Professors Gain Support of 'Powerful' Labor Leaders

By Simone Carter
Apr 24, 2021

The Collin College controversy has caught the attention of labor leaders nationwide.
In Texas, Students and Educators Are Ready to Kick STAAR Test to the Curb

By Simone Carter
Apr 21, 2021

State lawmakers and teachers' advocates are calling for the end of STAAR testing.
How Collin College Became the Center of a Months-Long Free Speech Debacle

By Simone Carter
Apr 14, 2021

A handful of teachers spoke out against Collin College over COVID-19 and free speech disputes. In response, the school fired several female professors.
Email Reveals County Judge Chris Hill Celebrated Collin College's Dropping Three Professors

By Steven Monacelli
Mar 12, 2021

Three terminated professors have attracted broad community support, but Collin County Judge Chris Hill lashed out about them in an email.
Another Collin College Professor Says She was Let Go Over Free Speech Concerns

By Simone Carter
Mar 1, 2021

A Collin College history professor says she was fired in violation of her First Amendment rights.
'Anti-Palestinian' Lesson Plan Highlights Biased School Curriculum in Texas: Rights Group

By Patrick Strickland
Feb 26, 2021

On a quiz, a Palestinian-American student faced a question that labeled 'many' of her people supporters of terrorism.
Collin College Professor says State Rep. Jeff Leach Tried to Get Her Fired

By Simone Carter
Feb 23, 2021

A Collin College history professor says state Rep. Jeff Leach is trying to get her fired.