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Using Energy For Good In Houston Texas


Energy executives raise money for a non-profit group that helps inner-city kids succeed academically.
Source: Education

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Dallas rescinds extended workday for teachers


Dallas rescinds extended workday for teacher District had lengthened day by 45 minutes without a pay increase
Source: American School & University

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Video: Camera surveillance to boost security in Northside (Texas) district


$13.4 million will add security equipment at 73 elementary schools.Schoolhouse Beat
Source: American School & University

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Texas Panel Votes to Ban Planned Parenthood From Public Schools

A Texas state legislative committee has voted to ban the Planned Parenthood abortion business from teaching sex education classes to kids in Texas public schools.

The Austin newspaper has more information on today's vote: The Senate Education Committee this morning approved a bill to ban Planned Parenthood from providing sex education materials or instruction in public schools in a 6-2 vote, after little discussion. Ref. Source 6

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Texas school tosses 6th grader's breakfast in trash after he can't pay 30 cents:

A Texas school is standing by its policy after cafeteria workers threw a sixth grader's breakfast in the trash when they realized his account was short 30 cents. Ref. Source 4

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Texas Overhauls Textbook Approval To Ease Tensions Over Evolution
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The state Board of Education has decided to curtail the use of citizen review panels and instead give educators priority in selecting textbooks.
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Texas prepares for showdown over sex ed in schools. For the first time in two decades, the Texas State Board of Education is slated to make changes to its sex education curriculum, triggering a likely showdown between conservative and liberal state activists. The last revisions to the health education standards were in 1997, and much of the debate is expected to revolve around issues of contraception, sexual orientation and gender identity. Source 3h.

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I personally do not see anything wrong with sex education so long as it is done scientifically and not encouraging children to experiment.