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3 Terrified Texas Librarians Investigated By Deputy For 2 Years
In Granbury, Texas, school librarians are under fire, facing potential charges for doing what they’re supposed to do: provide diverse and inclusive books to students. Here’s where things get concerning. The officer leading the charge against these librarians has ties to the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia group notorious for its antigovernmental stance and extremist views.
Godley ISD asks parents to acknowledge social media use 'pledge,' but says it's not a mandate
GODLEY -- A small school district serving students from Tarrant, Hood, and Johnson counties is asking parents to be kinder online.However, making this pledge part of the school registration process for the upcoming year has stirred a social media controversy."It was definitely executed in a bad way, if that was their intent," said Godley ISD trustee Kayla Lain. Lain said she had no vote or input on a page that appears during the district's online registration process. The page requires parents to acknowledge the following:"If I have an issue with something at school, I will not immediately post to social media....
Granbury High School expands dual credit, certification programs; updates GPA system
Granbury High School offers 11th and 12th grade students continuing opportunities to earn college credits while still in high school. These programs include dual credit and dual enrollment options to help students accelerate their academic and career paths. Principal Jamie Robinson highlighted the benefits of dual credit classes, which allow...
Lipan school board names interim superintendent
Lipan — During a meeting Monday, July 22, the Lipan ISD school board named Jimmy Dobbs from Poolville interim superintendent, confirmed Trina Wartes, Lipan ISD business manager. Dobbs, a retired superintendent from Poolville, has extensive experience in interim roles. The board also accepted Ralph Carter’s resignation. After six years...
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