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Second chance charter: This Texas educator is fighting for high school dropouts

| April 4, 2025

Once a teenager drops out of high school, stigmas often follow. The world has become a more and more unforgiving place for young people, and on top of the unique challenges today’s teens face, financial crises at home and in the public school system leave struggling youth without much support. Fortunately, there’s a North Texas […]

Texas Senate approves ban on DEI, LGBTQ+ clubs in public schools

by Katie Serrano

| April 4, 2025

The Senate approved SB 12 in a 20-11 party-line vote on March 19. It’s now headed to the Texas House for consideration. The bill bans the teaching of gender identity and sexual orientation, creates an avenue for parents to file complaints about violations, and requires districts to create policies for disciplining employees who engage in DEI-related tasks.

Your unofficial guide to 4/20 in Dallas-Fort Worth

by Joey Held

| April 4, 2025

From elaborate meals and treats to activities that will broaden your horizons, we’ve put together our favorite ways to ring in a DFW 4/20 celebration in style.