ECISD must cast wide net for new superintendent
Our view credits Hector Mendez for 33 years of ECISD service including six as superintendent. While mixed feelings exist, the piece urges a formal nationwide search to replace him, stressing transparency, public visibility, and a thorough process to secure the best candidate for Odessa's district, bond needs, and future education aims.
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Hector Mendez
ECISD
Odessa
Mendez
AVID
Cscope
Eduphraia
Let Peace Begin With Me Publisher Says Freedom Gift
A statement from Patrick Canty publisher and Laura Dennis editor asserts freedom as a gift from God, not political grant from anarchy. It emphasizes self control as essential to human development and cites moral guides including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Politics of Cancer and Ovarian Care Activism
Susan Estrich argues cancer politics shape patient care, citing breast cancer activism and AIDS advocacy. She cites a 1999 to 2006 ovarian cancer study showing only 37 percent received NCCN recommended care, with survival gains of 30 percent when proper care is provided and 5 year survival rising from 25 to 35 percent with appropriate treatment. She calls for standard protocols and political action to demand full, proper care for ovarian cancer patients.
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Michael Milken
Texas row over SB 521 could curb school sex education
Guest column argues Senate Bill 521 undermines local control by forcing opt-in written consent for outside sex education programs, potentially shutting down many Texas districts' sex education. The piece says the bill targets Planned Parenthood, burdens schools with extra approvals, and jeopardizes teens' access to accurate instruction. It warns rural and low-income districts lack internal expertise and would lose programs, urging rejection by lawmakers.
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Texas
Senate Education Committee
Ken Paxton
R-Mckinney
Planned Parenthood
Fairfax County
Virginia
Austin
David Wiley
Texas State University
Texas Campaign To
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David Hitch
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