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Collin Texas Faculty Association Honors Professor Who Died of COVID-19

By Simone Carter
Nov 15, 2021

Over the weekend, the Collin Texas Faculty Association presented a memorial plaque to the family of a Collin College nursing professor who died of COVID-19.
Fahrenheit 451: Gov. Abbott Calls for Removal of 'Pornographic' Books in School Libraries

By Simone Carter
Nov 3, 2021

Texas Republicans are attempting to restrict what books can be checked out in school libraries.
Paul Quinn College Makes National News With a Striking, Historical Basketball Court

By Tyler Daniels
Nov 1, 2021

South Dallas’ Paul Quinn College unveiled a new basketball court on Tuesday, Oct. 19. While the court is striking through its unusual graphics, it holds a deeper historical meaning.
Another Former Professor Sues Collin College Over Alleged First Amendment Violations

By Simone Carter
Oct 27, 2021

On Tuesday, a former Collin College professor filed suit against the school, claiming it terminated her in violation of her right to free speech.
Dallas-Fort Worth Colleges and Universities Could Get $200 Million for Building and Renovation

By Michael Murney
Oct 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...
TikTok's 'Slap a Teacher' Challenge Sparks Hypervigilance in Local Schools

By Desiree Gutierrez
Oct 19, 2021

Local school districts are on high alert after TikTok’s “Devious Licks” challenge, which encouraged students to steal or vandalize school property and post a recording of the act on TikTok.
North Texas Parents Crusade Against Critical Race Theory, Which Isn't Taught in Public Schools

By Simone Carter
Oct 18, 2021

Several North Texas school districts have been making headlines over their misguided take on critical race theory.
At Timberview High School, a Shooting Leaves Four Injured and Families Rattled

By Jacob Vaughn
Oct 6, 2021

Early Wednesday afternoon, buses carried students down Debbie Lane toward the Mansfield Performing Arts Center in Arlington. Parents rushed to pick up their children, who had just been evacuated from Timberview High School following a shooting that had injured at least four people. Standing alongside her mother, Stephanie, ninth grader...
As Battle Heats Up at Dallas College, Faculty Vote 'No Confidence' in School Chancellor

By Simone Carter
Oct 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 Carter
Sep 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 Carter
Sep 24, 2021

A professor who says she was fired from Collin College in violation of her constitutional rights is suing the school.
TikTok Takes Stupidity to a Criminal Level and DISD Is Calling the FBI About It

By Desiree Gutierrez
Sep 21, 2021

Well, TikTok, you did it again. We thought the app's users had reached the pinnacle of stupidity through the dangerous #milkcratechallenge, but TikTok said "nah."
Two Pandemics: Learning Loss Hits North Texas Students as Coronavirus Cases Soar

By Simone Carter
Sep 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

By Simone Carter
Aug 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

By Simone Carter
Aug 24, 2021

An organization called Respect Midlothian 1888 is demanding the ouster of Midlothian ISD's diversity, equity and inclusion director.
Amid Mask Battle, New Effort Emerges to Bail Out Defiant School Districts

By Simone Carter
Aug 17, 2021

School districts that are fined for requiring masks could get financial help thanks to a new bail fund.
Amid Backlash over Collin College's Mask Policy, COVID Kills Student and Dean

By Simone Carter
Aug 16, 2021

Last week, reports began circulating that a Collin College student and dean had died of COVID-19.
How Many Texas Schools Still Have Confederate-Linked Names?

By Patrick Strickland
Aug 14, 2021

Of the 198 schools nationwide with Confederate-themed names, Texas is home to at least 40, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Despite Abbott's Order, Dallas ISD Is Requiring Masks in Schools

By Simone Carter
Aug 10, 2021

Starting Tuesday, Dallas ISD will require students, staff and visitors to wear masks.
As Schools Gear Up, COVID-19 Protocols Are in the Spotlight

By Simone Carter
Aug 2, 2021

As COVID-19 cases rise, some Democratic lawmakers want to see schoolwide mask mandates and virtual learning options.