Category Archives: Education

Let’s commercialize high school sports

Posted on August 28, 2009 by wes

Pat Collins is a salty old coach, a booster backslapper, a guy whose powers of persuasion can open wallets around town. He wants the best for his kids, and he knows how to get it. For proof, just look at … Continue reading →

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Area schools' wealth gap widening

Posted on May 1, 2009 by wes

An era of constant construction and renovation is under way at the wealthiest schools around the state, including Tatum and Carthage. Continue reading →

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Virginity rules the sex ed of East Texas

Posted on May 1, 2009 by wes

For the past seven years, virginity has ruled the sex education of area teenagers. In that time, abstinence-only programs have come under fire nationwide, and after a cut in federal funding, the future is uncertain for the East Texas Abstinence … Continue reading →

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