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Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

The Only Good News is that Trump Didn't Pull the Trigger

The U.S. war with Iran is influenced by Trump's rhetoric, fringe groups in politics, and controversial school reading lists in Texas.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Texas wants Bibles in public classrooms as another way to bully, harm, and exclude LGBTQ+ kids

Texas lawmakers are considering mandating Bible readings in public schools, raising concerns about indoctrination and the impact on vulnerable students.
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Will Every Texas High School, College Campus Have a Turning Point USA Chapter?

The meeting between Morath and Turning Point USA Senior Director Josh Thifault took place on Nov. 3 in Austin, according to records obtained by The Texas Tribune. The two gathered in person weeks after Thifault reached out to the agency to ask when the commissioner "would like to speak with me" about the possibility of a partnership to establish Turning Point USA chapters in high schools across Texas, similar to initiatives launched in other states.
US politics
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Does your child identify as a cat? There's a man in Texas who can help | Arwa Mahdawi

The FURRIES Act seeks to ban animal impersonations in Texas schools, reflecting broader political aims rather than real concerns about education.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Texas governor signs largest US school voucher law in win for conservatives

On Saturday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a law that opens up state funds for private schools, granting over 5 million students eligibility for school vouchers.
NYC parents
fromAustin Monitor
11 months ago

Austin ISD gets a C under Texas' updated school rating system - Austin Monitor

Austin ISD received a C for the 2022-23 school year, marking a decline from B the previous year due to tougher criteria for school ratings.
SF parents
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