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Education
Conroe ISD board votes to remove 3 items from biology curriculum
The Conroe ISD board of trustees considered its biology curriculum in a discussion at the May 14 meeting. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact) The Conroe ISD board of trustees on May 14 agreed to remove several items from a biology textbook in its 2024-25 curriculum, but it retained several other items board members had objected to on topics such as COVID-19 and genetically modified organisms.
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.
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.
St. Joseph's Catholic School Celebrates Talent at Spring Concerts
St. Joseph's Catholic School held its Spring Concerts last week in the JPII Center, once again showcasing the school's Fine Arts Department. Many thanks to Mrs. Marj Malphrus (band), Mrs. Christina Harvey (chorus) and Mr. Jacob Martin (strings), as well as to our many, many talented students. Congratulations to all for three evenings of wonderful performances!Visit here for more details.
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