9-8-04 - The debate over sex education is heating up in Texas, and local schools are taking a stand.
The state is getting ready to adopt a new textbook, which would teach contraception. It would be in direct conflict to Sherman and Denison ISD’s policy of an abstinence-only curriculum. Their belief is that key elements of sex-education should begin in the home, and parents should be the ones to decide what and when their children learn.
Currently, the district uses a health textbook that is 11 years old. State education leaders will vote in November to replace the book with an updated version that includes education about contraception. If they do make the switch, Sherman and Denison school leaders say they won’t use the textbook.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
