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Amid Budget Cuts, Texas Schools Fire Librarians, But Is It A Good Idea?
A Texas school district, Cypress-Fairbanks (a.k.a Cy-Fair or CFISD) cannot stay out of the headlines this year. From banning the "controversial" subjects of vaccines and climate change from textbooks to being forced to close due to extreme weather (certainly not caused by climate change, right?), I have heard about this district for the first time in my life, several times this year.
North Texas Valedictorian’s Viral Speech After Father’s Funeral
A student in North Texas had to attend his father's funeral right before his graduation and his speech is heartbreaking. Well it's that time of year where students are graduating across the country and every year speeches go viral. This year the Kansas City Chief's kicker Harrison Butker's comments on homemaking and billionaire Rob Hale giving each graduate $1,000 have gone viral over the past week or so. How about a speech straight from the heart that gave a North Texas crowd an audible gasp.
Madi Lee state champion and recordholder for Texas reflects on her success
Canyon High School senior Madigan “Madi” Lee, like many other seniors, is excited to start her college journey, but Lee leaves the Canyon program as its first state champion powerlifter. Not only was she state champion this year, but she also set the women’s powerlifting state record for...
Texas GOP to Add Mandatory Bible Lessons to Platform
Texas Republicans plan to vote for making Bible Lessons mandatory in public schools in their official platform Friday. The official platform for the Texas GOP is more vibe than plan for actual legislative accomplishment, but it is a good status check on where the party’s priorities lie. The current proposal would urge the legislature and State Board of Education to promote “the Bible, servant leadership, and Christian self-governance” in public schools.
Abilene educator inspires students & teachers alike, named Texas Teacher of the Year
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As the school year comes to a close, many students look forward to summer vacations, while teachers use the break to prepare for the upcoming year. One teacher at Stafford Elementary has been using her platform to spread her passion for education across the state. Taniece Thompson-Smith is a fifth-grade science […]
Will Texas History Now Be Taught In All Elementary Grades?
Native Texans who attended school in the Lone Star State inevitably took Texas history. If you move to Texas or live in Texas you should know at least a little about its past. Currently, Texas history is only taught in fourth and seventh grades. In April of 2022, the Texas State Board of Education voted to increase this instruction to most grade levels before entering high school.
Texas Teachers ‘Disappearance’ Raises Questions & Ire Of Students
A Texas teacher "disappeared" from the classroom after April 24th and has yet to return, upsetting students and parents who admire Dorman Vick. Mr. Vick is (or was?) an 18th-year Welding and Ag Mechanics Technology instructor at Boerne ISD, according to the Boerne ISD website. Oddly, there is no explanation...
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