Deaf debate over ASL in Texas deaf education overhaul
In Austin the Senate education code rewrite sparks a rift in the Deaf community over using American Sign Language in schools. Gregg Davis and Angel Ramos clash on ASL as language and culture versus English literacy, while proponents seek inclusion of Deaf advocates in ARD meetings to shape individual plans.
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Austin
Senate
Gregg Davis
Dallas
Angel Ramos
Texas Deaf Caucus
Davis
Other Persay
Ramos
Claire Wells
Texas Regional Day School For the
Temple
Texas
Militia in Texas Push for Change and Rights Defense
In La Porte and across Texas, members of the Texas Constitutional Militia defend their view of limited federal power and insist they are not seeking violence. They advocate organized action, constitutional rights, and potential readiness should government actions tighten controls, citing Waco, Brady law, and NAFTA as catalysts for increased vigilance.
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LA Porte
Gerald Hollier
Texas Constitutional Militia
Hollier
Waco
Houston
Will Blumentritt
Bravo
Harris County
Randy Weaver
Idaho
Branch Davidian
Texas
David Koresh
ATF
Blumentritt
David Koresha
Johnny Johnson
North Gulf
Congress
United States
George Washington
Coolidge Gerdes
Victoria
Oklahoma City
Gypsy Outwits Dragon and Feeds Hungry Mother Dragon
A gypsy defies a dragon and its dragon mother seeking safe passage for sheep. By riding the dragon to the cave he learns the truth of the mother dragon and discovers the flock is ample. The shepherd rewards the clever gypsy with a basket of cakes and fruit. Amy Friedman and Jillian Hilme Gilliland are the creators noted.
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Mother Dragon
Gypsy
Amy Friedman
Kingston
Ontario
Canada
Jillian Hilme Gilliland
City and school events schedule in a long notebook
A compiled list of school and community activities across multiple campuses. Events include PTA meetings, enrichment tutoring, read to me sessions, honors luncheons, field trips, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, Mother’s Day brunches, band and orchestra activities, and various tutoring and training sessions scheduled daily through the week.
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Johnson
PTA
Nimitz Junior High
Jordan
Graff
Wolf Scouts
Marrufo
Webelos
Miramontes
Watkins
Franco
Zavala
Globe Theater
Team Five
Hood
Lubbock
Odessa High School
Michael Merritt
TAAS
SAS
North Vocational
Florida
FFA
FHA
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Militia
Pease
Crockett Junior High
Ross
Eagle Choir
St. John’s East
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
Awards Assembly
Travis
Bonham Junior High
Bowie
Enchilada
March of Dimes
Ector Junior High
Hood Junior High
Tame Mobile Lab
Permian Theater
Group & Cash
42Nd
Tanglewood
Bob Hollander
Troy Vines, Inc
Redi-Mix Concrete Company
Texas Air Control Board
Ector County
Goldsmith, Texas
Gashenatt
Your Fashion Connection
Town & Country Shopping Center
E. University
Odessa
Sherwood Center
Midland
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