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North Texans Warn Congress About Censorship in Education

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'Pathetic' and 'Racist': Critics Slam Gov. Greg Abbott's Stance on Educating Undocumented Students

By Simone Carter
May 6, 2022

Gov. Greg Abbott may seek to challenge a 1982 Supreme Court ruling that prevents states from denying undocumented students an education.
McCollege: As Dallas College Consolidates Its Campuses, Some See Crisis

By Simone Carter
Apr 20, 2022

Dallas College has consolidated its seven formerly independent campuses into a single-school structure. Not everyone is happy.
Another Former Employee Sues Collin College Over Disability Discrimination, Retaliation

By Simone Carter
Apr 12, 2022

Last week, a former employee sued Collin College over alleged retaliation and disability discrimination.
In Dallas and Around the Country, Students Need More Sleep

By Jacob Vaughn
Apr 8, 2022

One in three U.S. children don't get enough sleep. The numbers aren't as bad in Dallas, but they could be better.
'Say Something': Dallas ISD Launches Anonymous Tip Program to Stave Off School Violence

By Simone Carter
Apr 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 Carter
Apr 1, 2022

The National Coalition Against Censorship is slamming Texas Republicans over their book-banning efforts.
Heart of the Arts: Dallas' Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Turns 100

By Danny Gallagher
Mar 30, 2022

It's the first day back after spring break for the students of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, and the place resonates the way a school with an art specialization should.
AAUP Relaunches Investigation into Collin College Following Latest Alleged 'Firing'

By Simone Carter
Mar 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.
In Updated Texas Schools Database, Dallas ISD Could Use Boost in College Readiness

By Simone Carter
Mar 25, 2022

In the Texas Tribune's new public school database, Dallas ISD has a relatively low level of college-ready graduates, particularly in math.
'Epicenter of Censorship': History Professor Sues Collin College Over Alleged Free Speech Violations

By Simone Carter
Mar 9, 2022

Another history professor is suing Collin College over free speech violations.
Schoolcraft: How Dallas Independent School District Students Are Learning in the Metaverse

By Jacob Vaughn
Mar 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.
Invasive Species Are Harming Texas Habitats. Here's How You Can Help.

By Jacob Vaughn
Mar 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.
Bad for Biz: Experts Warn Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's Attacks on Tenure Could Hurt Texas' Economy

By Simone Carter
Mar 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

By Simone Carter
Feb 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 Carter
Feb 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 Vaughn
Feb 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 Carter
Feb 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 Carter
Feb 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 Carter
Jan 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 Carter
Jan 28, 2022

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