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- N/A.
- 7/14/25
- 4 Minutes
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Overview: During a brief meeting, the Texas State Board of Education’s Committee on Instruction approved updates from Accelerate Learning Inc. to the STEMScopes Texas math curriculum, covering grades K-8 and Algebra 1. The updates, part of the Embers Cycle 2024, aim to enhance the instructional materials based on feedback received by the statutory deadline. The committee acted under the authority delegated by the full board, meaning this approval does not require further board review.
- TX
- Tarrant County
- 7/1/25
- 07/01/2025
- 335 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Tarrant County Commissioners Court meeting saw significant public concern and debates over the approval of a controversial legal services contract with the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) and the implications of recent redistricting decisions. The meeting, characterized by public outcry and discussion among commissioners, highlighted ongoing issues of transparency, representation, and fiscal responsibility within Tarrant County.
- TX
- N/A.
- 6/26/25
- 281 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Texas State Board of Education recently focused on revising the social studies curriculum, with discussions on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards and the integration of ethnic studies, particularly Native American studies. These discussions occurred against the backdrop of new legislative measures impacting educational content. The meeting examined the potential for innovative courses and the implications of Senate Bill 12 (SB 12) on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
- TX
- Tarrant County
- 6/26/25
- 06/26/2025
- 59 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a special meeting held by the Keller Independent School District Board of Trustees, attention was given to the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year and the district’s financial management, with emphasis on legal expenditures and teacher compensation. Trustees discussed the budget’s tight constraints and the challenges posed by state funding, while community members raised concerns about excessive legal costs.
- TX
- Tarrant County
- 6/24/25
- 06/24/2025
- 344 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: At a recent Fort Worth City Council meeting, community opposition arose over a proposed resolution to suspend the city’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) department. Public comments revealed a deep-seated concern about the potential impacts of this decision on marginalized communities, with various speakers urging the council to reconsider the move and uphold efforts to promote inclusivity and equity across the city.
