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Slavery question part of 7th grade curriculum causes outrage at Houston ISD
Read full article: Slavery question part of 7th grade curriculum causes outrage at Houston ISDShould slavery be legal in Texas? That question was featured as part of the curriculum for seventh graders at Houston ISD schools, and it’s causing an uproar.
School pulls test question equating politics to race, gender
Read full article: School pulls test question equating politics to race, genderVirginia’s largest school system is removing a test question given to a college-level social studies class that equated liberals and conservatives with specific racial and gender demographics.
Deaf student's lawsuit at center of Supreme Court case
Read full article: Deaf student's lawsuit at center of Supreme Court caseThe Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could make it more difficult for students with disabilities to resolve problems quickly when they’re not getting needed assistance in public schools.
DFW Football: Week 8 Thursday Quick Looks
Read full article: DFW Football: Week 8 Thursday Quick LooksThe big question: Can Byron Nelson avoid the trap game this week against Boyd as it looks to Southlake Carroll next week? The big question: Can Garland prove its the real deal or will Naaman Forest force things back to the expected? Dave Campbell's Texas Football projects SOC to win district and Hillcrest to be on the outside looking in. The big question: Are we going to find out the truer version of each team in this matchup? It was the worst week of picking games I've had this season, but still a solid week all around.
Question about rape ends up on biology homework assignment for 9th-graders at Klein Collins HS
Read full article: Question about rape ends up on biology homework assignment for 9th-graders at Klein Collins HSHOUSTON – A question about rape ends up on a biology homework assignment for ninth graders at a Houston-area high school. Klein Independent School District confirms a teacher at Klein Collins High School sent home what the district calls an “inappropriate homework question” on a take-home assignment Friday. The question was part of a biology DNA assignment and reads:“Suzy was assaulted in an alley and is a victim of rape. Which of the suspects rape Suzy?”Parents along with students at Klein Collins ranged between surprised, confused and outraged. A spokesman estimated about 90 students received the assignment.