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North Texans react after SCOTUS strikes down affirmative action
By Allie Spillyards On June 29, 2023 As the CEO of the nonprofit “Young Leaders, Strong City,” Amber Sims spends her days helping equip teens for their futures. She says Thursday’s…
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‘Justicia para Santos’: WFAA special program marks 50 years since the death of Santos Rodriguez
WFAA is marking the 50th anniversary of Santos’ death with a special 30-minute program Monday at 7 p.m. On July 23, 2023 Fifty years ago Monday, a Dallas police officer…
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UNT is eliminating its diversity, equity and inclusion department following new Texas law
The new law requires all public colleges and universities to dissolve DEI programs. By Adriana De Alba On August 1, 2023 DENTON COUNTY, Texas — On Tuesday, University of North Texas President…
Read MoreUS Department of Labor Announces Proposed New Rule to Strengthen Protections for Temporary Farm Workers
On September 12, 2023 Proposed rule would enhance enforcement against employers who undermine labor standards WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today proposed a new rule that would strengthen protections for farm…
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The Autoworkers Go on Strike
The action by the United Auto Workers is part of a burst of labor activism attempting to reverse a decades-long trend. By David Leonhardt On September 15, 2023 Tumultuous labor…
Read MoreUSCIS Clarifies Guidance for EB-1 Eligibility Criteria
On September 12, 2023 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in our Policy Manual to clarify the types of evidence that we may evaluate to determine eligibility…
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Teacher shortage closes Vegas schools and forces combined classes during union contract battle
By Yasmina Chavez On September 8, 2023 LAS VEGAS (AP) — Staffing issues in Las Vegas-area schools reached a critical point this month, with classes being canceled or combined across the nation’s…
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Ban or Embrace? Colleges Wrestle With A.I.-Generated Admissions Essays.
A.I. chatbots could facilitate plagiarism on college applications or democratize student access to writing help. Or maybe both. By Natasha Singer On September 1, 2023 Rick Clark, the executive director…
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Florida Approves Tough Discipline for College Staff Who Break Bathroom Law
By Dana Goldstein and Colbi Edmonds On August 23, 2023 The Latest The Florida State Board of Education voted Wednesday to approve new rules at state colleges for transgender employees…
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