Right-Wingers Gain Ground in Texas School Board Elections
Anti-“critical race theory” crusaders picked up seats in May elections around the state as part of a nationwide movement.
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Jill Biden’s San Antonio Visit Highlights Childcare Challenges for Military Families
The First Lady visited an Air Force daycare to discuss the concerns of service members whose children have disabilities.
Dan Patrick’s Ban on Tenure Could Devastate Texas’ University System
The lieutenant governor’s proposal would not only do away with academic freedom; it would make attracting the best faculty near impossible.
Porn in Schools?: Texas GOP Sparks a Moral Panic Ahead of the Primaries
With bans on books and “critical race theory,” Republicans are scapegoating the state’s teachers for political gain.
The Omicron Variant Has Ravaged Texas Schools
The newest COVID-19 variant has wreaked havoc on public schools in the state, forcing closures as districts scramble for adequate staff.
The Texas GOP Has Declared War on Books. I’ve Seen This Before.
For 10 years, I “smuggled” banned books across state lines to bring attention to crucial literature. This year, I won’t have to leave Texas for the fight.
COVID-19 Robbed Me of the Joys of Teaching
I thought remote instruction during the pandemic would be the worst of it. I was wrong.
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Beyond Books in Pottsboro
The Pottsboro Area Library is holding its community together through COVID-19—and making it better.
As Texas’ $10 Billion Corporate Tax Break Program Closes, State Comptroller Wants to Cover Up Costs
With Chapter 313 set to expire, the Texas Comptroller has proposed new rules that critics warn would reduce accountability and transparency, shrouding its long-term costs in secrecy.
Texas Students Are Receiving a Miseducation on Climate Change
A new book by Katie Worth shows how conservative ideologues and fossil fuel money have crept into public-school curricula across the nation.