If I may: stretch out of the fetal position. Take a deep breath. Put on whatever jacket makes you feel confident, and strike a power pose. My therapist made me get a new cactus, so maybe do that, too. Take another deep breath. I am not about to tell you that it’s okay, because it […]
Education
Voters Choose Progressive Candidates for Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees
Voters chose Estevan Jesus “Chuy” Zárate, Melissa Ross, and Mingyuan “Michael” Wei for Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees. […]
Banned Books Week: Dear Texas Lawmakers, Let Kids Read
The Alarming Rise of Book Bans in Texas Between July 2021 and December 2023, more than 1,500 books were banned in public schools across Texas, with 141 more banned in the 2023-2024 fall semester alone. This surge in censorship follows the implementation of HB 900, also known as the READER Act, a purposely vague state […]
Public Schools ≠ Sunday Schools! Your September 2024 SBOE Rundown
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, the State Board of Education (SBOE) heard public testimony on the state’s new, Bible-infused elementary school reading curriculum. An overwhelming majority of the 100+ parents, grandparents, educators, and advocates who testified showed strong opposition, urging the board to reject the materials. […]
Advocates, Scholars Call for Texas SBOE to Reject Religiously Slanted Reading Curriculum for Texas Public Schools
Scholars and advocates from a wide array of religious and grassroots organizations today called on the State Board of Education (SBOE) to reject a Bible-infused, state-developed reading curriculum for Texas grade school students. […]
