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Interactive Map Encourages Book Donations Across North Texas

Interactive Map Encourages Book Donations Across North Texas

By Simone CarterJune 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?

Are Texas Lawmakers Making it Tougher to Accurately Teach History in Schools?

By Jacob VaughnJune 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

How a Fort Worth High School Ditched its Confederate Mascot in 1990

By Simone CarterJune 7, 2021

In 1990, one Fort Worth high school attracted controversy after it moved to ditch its Confederate symbology.

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North Texas Valedictorian’s Pro-Choice Commencement Speech Goes Viral

North Texas Valedictorian’s Pro-Choice Commencement Speech Goes Viral

By Simone CarterJune 3, 2021

This week, a North Texas valedictorian’s commencement speech went viral.

Academic Association Opens Investigation into Collin College over Fired Professors

Academic Association Opens Investigation into Collin College over Fired Professors

By Simone CarterMay 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

KKK and Blackface: Former Callisburg ISD Teachers Accused of Racism

By Simone CarterMay 18, 2021

Callisburg ISD is under fire after a racist video and photo emerged over the weekend.

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Masks No More: Carroll and Allen School Districts Vote to Ditch COVID-19 Mask Mandates

Masks No More: Carroll and Allen School Districts Vote to Ditch COVID-19 Mask Mandates

By Simone CarterMay 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

In Twist to Collin College Debacle, Two Board Trustees Back Terminated Professors

By Steven MonacelliMay 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

Some School Districts Monitor Kids to Prevent Suicide, but Privacy Experts Cry Foul

By Simone CarterApril 27, 2021

While many parents are grateful that districts are monitoring their kids’ search terms, privacy experts say it’s cause for concern.

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Embattled Collin College Professors Gain Support of ‘Powerful’ Labor Leaders

Embattled Collin College Professors Gain Support of ‘Powerful’ Labor Leaders

By Simone CarterApril 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

In Texas, Students and Educators Are Ready to Kick STAAR Test to the Curb

By Simone CarterApril 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 CarterApril 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.

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Email Reveals County Judge Chris Hill Celebrated Collin College’s Dropping Three Professors

Email Reveals County Judge Chris Hill Celebrated Collin College’s Dropping Three Professors

By Steven MonacelliMarch 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

Another Collin College Professor Says She was Let Go Over Free Speech Concerns

By Simone CarterMarch 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

‘Anti-Palestinian’ Lesson Plan Highlights Biased School Curriculum in Texas: Rights Group

By Patrick StricklandFebruary 26, 2021

On a quiz, a Palestinian-American student faced a question that labeled ‘many’ of her people supporters of terrorism.

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Collin College Professor says State Rep. Jeff Leach Tried to Get Her Fired

Collin College Professor says State Rep. Jeff Leach Tried to Get Her Fired

By Simone CarterFebruary 23, 2021

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

University of Dallas Backs Professor Who Criticized Biden Nominee for Being a Trans Woman

University of Dallas Backs Professor Who Criticized Biden Nominee for Being a Trans Woman

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 1, 2021

The University of Dallas, a Catholic school, is standing by one of its professors after he wrote a post online that criticized  President Joe Biden’s decision to appoint a trans woman, Dr. Rachel Levine, as assistant secretary at the Department of Health and Human services. Levine could make history as the…

Two Professors Say They Were Fired for Speaking Out about Collin College’s COVID-19 Plans

Two Professors Say They Were Fired for Speaking Out about Collin College’s COVID-19 Plans

By Simone CarterFebruary 1, 2021

Two professors say they were fired from Collin College for speaking out against its COVID-19 reopening plan.

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‘We’re Not Losing a Generation:’ North Texas Teachers and Students Adapting to Pandemic

‘We’re Not Losing a Generation:’ North Texas Teachers and Students Adapting to Pandemic

By Simone CarterJanuary 20, 2021

The pandemic has brought an array of challenges, but schools are learning to adjust.

Low School Attendance Caused by COVID Could Cost School Districts Millions in Funding

Low School Attendance Caused by COVID Could Cost School Districts Millions in Funding

By Simone CarterDecember 14, 2020

North Texas districts could lose some state funding if the Texas Education Agency begins to count against low school attendance.

TEA Keeps STAAR Testing but Ditches School Ratings

TEA Keeps STAAR Testing but Ditches School Ratings

By Simone CarterDecember 11, 2020

The TEA announced Thursday it’s keeping STAAR in place this year, but it won’t affect school ratings.

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Texas Lawmakers Ask TEA to Shoot Down STAAR

Texas Lawmakers Ask TEA to Shoot Down STAAR

By Simone CarterNovember 20, 2020

In a letter Wednesday, 68 state lawmakers asked the Texas Education Agency to cancel this year’s STAAR test because of the pandemic.

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