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Advocates Urge HISD To Disband School Police Force

Laura Isensee

Posted on June 8, 2020 · The demand in Houston echoes calls around the country to defund police. Already, Minneapolis and Portland schools have decided to sever ties with their city police departments.

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Report: Since Parkland School Shooting, Arrests for Texas Students Surge

Laura Isensee

Posted on July 17, 2018 · The Houston Independent School District had the highest number of referrals, making up 5 percent of the state's juvenile probation referrals for making a terroristic threat.

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High school junior Serena Maher wanted to bring her service dog Max to school after the winter break. The Fort Bend Independent School District delayed his arrival to notify other students.

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When Service Dogs Go To School

Laura Isensee

Posted on January 11, 2017 · A key issue in a pending U.S. Supreme Court case is what law comes into play: Is it the federal special education law, known as IDEA? Or the Americans with Disabilities Act?

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Remembering the burial of George Floyd: Two years later, has anything changed in society?

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on June 9, 2022 · Political and journalism experts discuss how African Americans really feel about their safety and what still needs to be fixed.

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Biden has a new executive order on policing, 2 years after George Floyd was killed

MARTIN KASTE, NPR

Posted on May 25, 2022 · The order will be signed Wednesday, the second anniversary of the murder of George Floyd while in police custody. But it only applies to federal law enforcement — not local forces

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School shooting in Uvalde, primary runoff results, and the life of George Floyd (May 25, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 25, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: We learn the latest on the fatal shooting at a Uvalde elementary school. Then we discuss the results from the Texas primary election runoffs. And a new book examines the life and struggles of George Floyd.

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I SEE U, Episode 48: WILL D.E.I. D.I.E.?

Eddie Robinson

Posted on May 13, 2022 · I SEE U unpacks growth initiatives of diversity, equity and inclusion with experts who are warning employers not to skirt accountability and start building real trust across differences in identities

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