By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 26, 2024 “Campuses across Texas had pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Why did only UT-Austin crack down?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, […]
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Faculty petition to hold no-confidence vote in UT-Austin president after protest response
Faculty at the University of Texas at Austin are planning a vote of no confidence in President Jay Hartzell over his response to a pro-Palestinian demonstration, while students are organizing a second round of protests and calling for Hartzell’s resignation.
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Protecting the Maternal Health of the Black Community
The Fund for Public Health NYC and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene held a discussion about “Protecting the Health of Black Women and Birthing People and their Babies” to raise awareness about the Maternal Home Collaborative Model, which aims to improve Black maternal health and reduce preventable maternal deaths through a variety of support networks and resources.
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What you need to know about Texas’ school safety policies
Texas has passed legislation increasing school safety measures, including the requirement for an armed guard at each campus, a silent panic button, and mental health resources for students, and parents and guardians are encouraged to learn more about the intricacies of school safety policy.
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How do Dallas ISD elections work?
Dallas ISD’s nine-member Board of Trustees has four main roles, including creating a vision for the district, establishing policies to guide the district, hiring a superintendent, and approving an annual budget.
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The Whitewashing of Education – and How to Stop it
By Ameshia Cross In a country growing more diverse by the day, we have the power to stop book bans and other attempts to erase Black history. No matter how much […]
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First executive Black chef for Dallas ISD
Trina Nelson, the first Black Executive Chef for Dallas ISD, is passionate about exposing students to a variety of foods and educating them on essential nutrition and diet choices, while also ensuring that the district’s diverse student population is considered when creating recipes.
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Texas will use computers to grade written answers on this year’s STAAR tests
Texas Education Agency is using an automated scoring engine to grade written answers on this year’s STAAR tests, saving the state agency about $15 million to $20 million per year while still providing quality control from humans.
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To close or stay open? Ahead of the eclipse, Texas schools weighed logistical hurdles versus learning opportunities
Texas school districts have weighed logistical hurdles and learning opportunities ahead of the eclipse, with some closing and others staying open, and some districts integrating eclipse-related curriculum into their lessons.
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UT-Austin announces round of firings in latest step to comply with Texas’ DEI ban
The University of Texas at Austin has laid off about 60 employees in a move to comply with Texas’ DEI ban, with some offices expected to close by May 31.