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Trump Administration Rescinds Protections For Transgender Students

Posted on February 23, 2017 · The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded guidelines issued by former President Obama that directed public schools to accommodate transgender students.

Education News

Are Katy ISD trustees more concerned with culture wars than student outcomes?

Posted on August 23, 2023 · The district of 94,000-plus students in a burgeoning suburb west of Houston, which has come under scrutiny for its policies related to library books and LGBTQ+ issues, is considering a gender fluidity policy that, among other things, would allow teachers to refuse students' requests to be addressed by their preferred pronouns and require educators to notify students' parents if they make such requests.

Literature

‘Little Banned Library’ featuring books removed from schools opening in Houston’s Heights neighborhood

Posted on April 19, 2023 · A variation of the popular Little Free Library concept, the forthcoming installation in the Heights was designed to resemble a prison cell and feature books that have been banned by public schools in Texas.

Houston Matters

The pros and cons of the STAAR test going online

Posted on March 9, 2023 · While some teachers have reservations about the now fully online STAAR exam, their anxiety may be offset by younger students’ relief.

Education News

Gov. Greg Abbott voices clear support for school voucher program

Posted on May 10, 2022 · Abbott said he supports giving parents the option to attend private school “with state funding following the student.” Such measures have failed in the Legislature in the past.

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Trump Administration Rescinds Protections For Transgender Students

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