After Harris County’s move to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana, Texas lawmakers disagree about whether local jurisdictions have the discretion to enact such policies.
Sanya Mansoor
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The Brief: Ken Paxton heads back to court today
Attorney General Ken Paxton is back in court Thursday for a pretrial hearing, where prosecutors are expected to argue for a change in court venue.
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Rookie lawmakers tackle state education policies
Scores of newly elected legislators are taking positions on education committees for the first time, as they rush to implement new policies.
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The Q&A: Augustina Reyes
In this week’s Q&A, we interview Augustina Reyes, a professor at the University of Houston’s College of Education.
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Improv helps students with autism communicate
Indiana State University is using improvisational theater to research how students with autism communicate.
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Obama program for minority men at risk of losing funds
My Brother’s Keeper, intended to help young men of color, is under scrutiny and may lose funding under the Trump administration.
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Ohio may introduce new drug education curriculum
A state committee has presented its final recommendations to institute a new drug education curriculum in Ohio schools.
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Trump administration supports ruling on bathrooms
The Trump administration will not advocate for transgender students to use bathrooms that correspond with their gender identity.
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Ed secretary worries special education advocates
Special education advocates are concerned after Betsy DeVos misinterpreted a federal law to protect the rights of students with disabilities during her Senate confirmation hearing.
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The Brief: How the ICE sting led to a family in crisis
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say more than 50 people were arrested and detained this past weekend in a “targeted operation.” In at least one instance, a case of mistaken identity has led to a family crisis.
