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The Past And Future Of Affirmative Action In Texas
Posted on · Trump Administration’s retraction on Obama-era guidance on affirmative action could lead to future challenges in the courts?
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Education News
School Official Criticizes ‘Dropout Factories’ Report On Texas Public Colleges
Posted on · A new report by a public policy think-tank calls Texas public colleges, including some in Houston, "dropout factories," and school officials named in the study are not happy about it.
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Are Threatening Rap Lyrics Protected by Free Speech?
Posted on · Historically, courts have held that the First Amendment protects a broad range of expression, even offensive speech. But in recent years, there have been cases where such language – in the form of rap lyrics – has been introduced in criminal proceedings. The Supreme Court will rule soon in one such case – Elonis v. […]
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Air Quality and Rap Lyrics in Court: Wednesday’s Show (May 13, 2015)
Posted on · The American Lung Association recently released its annual "State of the Air" report, which studied air quality data from 2011 through 2013. While there’s some good news for Houston’s air quality, the report ranks the metropolitan area among the top ten when it comes to ozone pollution. The report comes a few days after the […]
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The Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education 60 Years Later
Posted on · Exactly 60 years ago tomorrow, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in the landmark civil rights case Brown vs. Board of Education. The High Court ruled the concept of âseparate, but equalâ public schools for black and white students was unconstitutional. The ruling led to desegregation nationwide. While the spirit of the Brown […]
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Brown v. Board Legacy, Astrodome Revisited, and Lyricist Tim Rice: Houston Matters for Friday, May 16, 2014
Posted on · Exactly 60 years ago tomorrow, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in the landmark civil rights case Brown vs. Board of Education. The High Court ruled the concept of "separate, but equal" public schools for black and white students was unconstitutional. The ruling led to desegregation nationwide. While the spirit of the Brown […]