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TEA policy results in more than one child left behind

Amy Sharp January 22, 2018

In December 2016, a young student sat nervously before a panel of federal officials in Austin. The room was packed with parents, teachers and camera crews. But all fell silent when he told his story. With...

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Texas must work to change its culture and regain trust

Linda Litzinger January 22, 2018

Texas Education Agency has a long way to go to gain the trust of families of children with disabilities in Texas. In a recent meeting with special education parent stakeholders, including Texans for Special...

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High-speed rail needs to switch tracks

Liam Verses January 19, 2018

It’s not surprising that a transit project became yet another source of conflict and controversy in Texas. There are two players in this project: Texas Central and Texans Against High-Speed Rail....

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Lawsuits over song similarities reveal unreasonable standard for originality in music

Sam Groves January 19, 2018

Earlier this month, singer Lana Del Rey alleged in a tweet that Radiohead was suing her over similarities between her song “Get Free” and their 1993 hit “Creep.” Radiohead’s...

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Instructors need to publish Canvas courses earlier

Jeff Rose January 19, 2018

As classes start up, it’s nice to be able to view our Canvas courses, look over syllabi and begin prepping for the semester. However, many Canvas pages for students were not published or finalized...

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Universities should provide fentanyl testing strips

Ian Sims January 19, 2018

 I tell my friends to contact me if they need their drugs tested. I was inspired to do this after observing the dangers of risky substance use and then learning that simple ways to mitigate harm exist....

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Students must harness momentum from #MeToo movement

Emily Severe January 19, 2018

Another actor’s face appears under headlines that contain roughly the same string of words: “allegations,” “sexual harassment,” “accusations.” Reporters ride the...

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Instructors need to publish Canvas courses earlier

Jeff Rose January 18, 2018

As classes start up, it’s nice to be able to view our Canvas courses,look over syllabi and begin prepping for the semester. However, many Canvas pages for students were not published or finalized...

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Millions spent on technology upgrades bring little benefit to students

Ryan Young January 18, 2018

UT spends hundreds of millions of dollars on new technologies, yet students continue to feel the pinch of bandwidth caps, slowed connections and network fees. It’s time to rethink our priorities. For...

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We must support diversity in media

Elizabeth Braaten January 18, 2018

“Atlanta.” “Get Out.” “Insecure.” “Moonlight.” “How to Get Away With Murder.” The list goes on.  Critics and viewers are...

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We cannot determine what racism looks like for our peers

Jaree Campbell January 18, 2018

A recent H&M advertisement, that has since been retracted, depicts a dark-skinned black boy donning a sweatshirt emblazoned with the phrase “coolest monkey in the jungle.” Implying that...

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Find your voice at the Texan this spring

Laura Hallas January 16, 2018

While we at the Texan are still hoping a wintry intervention will extend our class hiatus, a new semester does bring one bright spot — the chance to join The Daily Texan. When it comes to serving...

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