…were looking for options, and the hybrid model gave kids a chance to learn in a normal, face-to-face environment. Ashcroft was an outspoken critic of McKinney ISD’s COVID closures—“It was…
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Frisco Parents Want Answers About Sexually Explicit Books in School Libraries
…declined to sign the pledge but assured Patterson the district carefully reviews all library books. “Frisco ISD is unequivocally committed to ensuring that pornography is not available in Frisco ISD…
McKinney School Board Stonewalling Parents Over Sexually Explicit Library Books
…ISD and Fredericksburg ISD have addressed parents’ concerns and taken action to review and remove library books that are obscene, “pervasively vulgar,” or educationally unsuitable—following a legal policy on library…
Bookseller Says School Boards Are Responsible for Sexually Explicit Library Books
…books like “Gender Queer,” which graphically illustrates young boys engaged in sex acts. Officials in Prosper Independent School District told Patterson they often buy “bundles” of new books from vendors…
Following the Money in North Texas Primary Races
…Herblin Total Contributions: $130,037 Total Loans: $22,869 Total Cash on Hand: $9,283 Herblin is a CPA, forensic accountant, and small-business owner in Prosper, as well as a former Richardson ISD…
Who Decides What Texas Kids Read in School?
…Prosper ISD parents and citizens raised similar concerns and asked for a review of 82 books found in district libraries, including the sexually explicit “Lawn Boy” and “Gender Queer.” Superintendent…
Bullying and Intimidation From School Districts Is Becoming Normal
…lunch and recess. Teachers in FBISD are reportedly telling students “masking is caring.” Recently, a San Antonio media outlet reported on an anonymous letter written by a North East ISD…
Local Elections Becoming Openly Partisan
…school board trustee race in Allen ISD, McKinney ISD, and Plano ISD is also contested. Just one incumbent is unopposed in Frisco ISD. Partisan or not, Collin County’s conservative grassroots…
Texas Parents Fight School Boards on COVID Policies
…“It’s all online.” “I am more concerned about the lack of any due process that parents have, including myself,” said Pat Cochrane, a parent in Prosper. He said he and…
Higher Taxes and Debt on North Texans’ November Ballots
…Texas history, Dallas ISD’s $3.7 billion bond package would cost local taxpayers an estimated $6.2 billion with interest—a staggering sum on top of the $4.4 billion in bond debt and…