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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.

How Many Texas Schools Still Have Confederate-Linked Names?

How Many Texas Schools Still Have Confederate-Linked Names?

By Patrick StricklandAugust 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

Despite Abbott’s Order, Dallas ISD Is Requiring Masks in Schools

By Simone CarterAugust 10, 2021

Starting Tuesday, Dallas ISD will require students, staff and visitors to wear masks.

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As Schools Gear Up, COVID-19 Protocols Are in the Spotlight

As Schools Gear Up, COVID-19 Protocols Are in the Spotlight

By Simone CarterAugust 2, 2021

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

‘Suffocating’: Why a Black Professor Quit Collin College

By Simone CarterJuly 27, 2021

A former Collin College professor says she left after enduring years of racial harassment.

Dallas Teachers Brace for Upcoming Semester Amid Rampant Learning Loss

Dallas Teachers Brace for Upcoming Semester Amid Rampant Learning Loss

By Simone CarterJuly 8, 2021

Dallas ISD teachers say last year’s COVID-19 challenges could inhibit learning in the upcoming semester.

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

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

By Jacob VaughnJune 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

Communities in Dallas Formed a Coalition for Neighborhood Self-Determination

By Jacob VaughnJune 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

‘You Can’t Ban Feelings’: Collin College Trustees Mull Tightening Speech Restrictions

By Simone CarterJune 28, 2021

Collin College’s board of trustees doesn’t want anyone to speak in “anger” at public meetings.

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Dallas ISD Mulls Banning Suspensions To Bridge Racial Gaps in the Classroom

By Simone CarterJune 21, 2021

Dallas ISD may eliminate suspensions starting in the fall to help mitigate racial disparities.

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