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Texas House passes bill targeting ‘critical race theory’ over objections from education, civics and business groups
The legislation could have a chilling effect on teaching students about racism and how to be engaged citizens, advocates say
Michael Woodmansee brought a No CRT sign to show concern about critical race theory being taught in schools during a heated debate about diversity and inclusion at Plano ISD s board meeting on May 4.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)
6:18 p.m.: This story has been updated throughout to reflect Tuesday evening’s debate on the legislation.
A bill that educators say would have a chilling effect on Texas classrooms and efforts to have honest conversations about race is barreling ahead in the Legislature.
Megan Rios, Cedar Hill Graduate, Named Plummer Teacher of the Year
Amazing CHISD Teachers Impacted Rios
(CEDAR HILL, TEXAS) When Megan Rios, a Cedar Hill High School Class of 2007 Graduate, thought about becoming a teacher, she had positive memories of her CHISD educators at the forefront of her mind.
“I had some amazing teachers throughout the years, but the ones that made the biggest impact on me were the ones I had in elementary and intermediate school – Mrs. Ruiz, Mrs. Lichtenwalter, Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Franklin,” Rios said. “I always knew I wanted a career helping kids, but I didn’t realize I wanted to be a teacher until I did student teaching. As soon as I stepped in a classroom, I knew it was where I was meant to be.”
Cedar Hill Graduate Becomes Successful Entrepreneur
Voltz Created A Solution For Moms & A Business
(CEDAR HILL, TEXAS) Kia-Shun Voltz, a Cedar Hill High School Class of 2007 Graduate, always expected to be a Chief Executive Officer of a company.
“I never thought I’d run my own company or create a product that is being shipped all around the world,” Voltz said.
Voltz launched her company, Shampoo Time, last January from her Cedar Hill home. She made her first sale in May and has sold a quarter million dollars worth of product.
Voltz’s home doubles as her shipping headquarters as she patiently awaits the transition to a warehouse location at Tyler Station.