Health & Science
Advocates say social emotional learning is one approach to addressing the child mental health crisis
Posted on · Mental health advocates say prevention is an equally important part of the conversation.
Tag: critical race theory
Town Square
How Black History is Taught in Schools Today
Posted on · Why some states are trying to limit what is taught in the classroom and the importance of knowing our full history.
Polls
Texans split on removing Confederate holidays, CRT in colleges, poll finds
Posted on · Fifty-five percent of Texans support the removal of Confederate Heroes Day, which honors leaders of the Confederacy like Robert E. Lee, as an official state holiday. Also, a narrow minority of Texans support legislation that would strip faculty at public colleges and universities of tenure if they teach critical race theory.
Education News
Clear Creek ISD hitting ‘reset’ as district product named lone superintendent finalist
Posted on · Karen Engle is set to succeed former Clear Creek ISD superintendent Eric Williams, whose tenure was marred by unfounded criticisms from parents and community members.
News
The culture wars are pushing some teachers to leave the classroom
Posted on · Teachers and administrators, already facing long hours and low pay, now find themselves under pressure from politicians, parents and even their own school districts.
Education
Anti-CRT, Pro-charter PAC money floods school board and State Board of Education campaigns across Texas
Posted on · From local school boards to the State Board of Education, wealthy donors are spending big money in the campaigns that will decide the role of charter schools in Texas public education, what books students can read and how teachers discuss race and gender.
Politics
Texas Senate committees ordered to review university tenure, public school library books
Posted on · Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s marching orders come after he threatened to revoke tenure for some professors who teach about critical race theory and its history at public universities.
Town Square
What exactly is Critical Race Theory and why is it being banned?
Posted on · Today, we define, explain, and take listeners' questions about Critical Race Theory.
Politics
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to revoke tenure for professors who teach critical race theory
Posted on · Patrick said a recent resolution adopted by faculty at UT Austin about its academic freedom is another signal the “woke left” has gone too far.
Politics
Your district’s State Board of Education seat is on the ballot. Here’s why you should care
Posted on · Across Texas, there are 15 single-member State Board of Education districts, and every seat is on the ballot this election. The SBOE makes important decisions about things like public school curriculum and what textbooks are used.
Education News
Houston-area school trustee defends remarks about black teachers and dropout rates
Posted on · In defending his own district, Trustee Scott Henry appeared to link a higher percentage of Black teachers at Houston ISD to that district's dropout rate.
Election 2021
Masks, state takeovers and ‘critical race theory’ are on the ballot as 4 HISD board members face runoff challenges
Posted on · Local, state, and national issues are all influencing the runoff elections for four seats on the Houston Independent School District Board of Trustees. Early voting begins today.
Houston Matters
Katy ISD cancels event with children’s book author: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Houston Matters
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo (Sept. 21, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo answers your questions about issues facing the county.
New Laws In Texas
More Than 650 Texas Laws Go Into Effect Sept. 1. Here Are 13 You Should Know
Posted on · Some overlooked voting laws, permitless carry, and a ban on critical race theory are among the newly passed legislation. Reporters at NPR's Texas Newsroom partner stations break down some of the key items.