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About 200 Texas A&M courses could change due to new restrictions on teaching gender, race
Campus presidents are required to sign off on courses that could be seen as advocating “race and gender ideology.”
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7mDespite gains, Austin ISD takeover looms as key middle schools post low STAAR results
Burnet, Dobie and Webb middle schools improved on STAAR, according to results released by TEA on Tuesday, but low passing rates keep Austin ISD on the brink of state intervention.
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9mUT fires public radio station leader who challenged university statements about festival security
KUT’s Debbie Hiott believes University of Texas officials terminated her because she publicly pushed back against administration claims that the station’s security plans for an inaugural festival were insufficient.
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4mAustin Wildlife Rescue stops accepting some animals due to screwworm quarantine
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8mAustin ISD deficit swells to $95 million as financial cushion shrinks
Austin ISD says its reserves will fall to 10% as trustees weigh deep cuts and face growing public backlash.
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5mTexas high schoolers show gains across all subjects on STAAR tests
Pandemic disruptions put many children behind, but newly released end-of-course results show students making progress.