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Tag Archives: teachers

by Christopher Collins and Michelle Raji

Amid Record Youth Suicide Attempts, Texas Lags in Prevention Training for Teachers

Despite a 2015 law requiring suicide prevention training for teachers, state officials say they do not monitor or enforce the requirement.

Tue, Jul 31, 2018 |

Pretty much everyone at Fairfield High School liked Jonathan Childers, a 15-year-old with kind brown eyes and a wide smile. The freshman played football, lifted...Read More

by Michael Barajas

Lawsuit: Texas Art Teacher Suspended Because She Told Students About Her Wife

Stacy Bailey’s year-long suspension has triggered calls to update Mansfield ISD’s nondiscrimination policy, which in turn has prompted backlash from conservatives.

Tue, May 8, 2018 |

If you’re gay and an elementary school teacher in the North Texas suburb of Mansfield, simply telling students about your partner or spouse could cost you you...Read More

Bad Bill: Don’t Mess with Texas Teachers

Fri, Feb 6, 2015 |

A bill by Rep. Dan Flynn (R-Canton) authorizes teachers to use “force or deadly force” to defend themselves, students, or school property....Read More

Save Texas Schools rally at the Texas Capitol, Saturday, February 25. opt-out movement

by Robert Zaretsky

The War at School

Wed, Dec 3, 2014 |

When I confide my anxiety that I have fewer than 10 students in one of the two classes I teach twice a week, Ryan shares his relief that he has fewer than 30 in...Read More

by Patrick Michels

State of Texas: Low Pay and Greater Expectations Have Texas Teachers Singing the Blues

Wed, Oct 1, 2014 |

Years of high-stakes testing, chronic under-funding and news stories about failing schools have made things difficult for Texas teachers. ...Read More

Hot List: Day 87 of the Legislature

by Emily Mathis

Thu, Apr 4, 2013

It's budget day in the House!...Read More

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs

by Forrest Wilder

Susan Combs Throws Cold Water on Texas Public Pensions “Crisis”

Wed, Dec 5, 2012 |

So, about that public pension crisis… According to Texas Comptroller Susan Combs, and the data-driven report she released yesterday, there really isn't one. �...Read More

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