White Deer Independent School District
| White Deer Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
601 Omohundro
, Texas, 79097-0517United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | PK–12 |
| Superintendent | Duane Limbaugh |
| Governing agency | Texas Education Agency |
| Schools | 2 |
| NCES District ID | 4845450[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Enrollment | 334 (2022–2023)[1] |
| Teachers | 33.08 (on an FTE basis) |
| Student–teacher ratio | 10.10 |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
White Deer Independent School District is a public school district based in White Deer, Texas (USA). Located in Carson County, the district extends into a small portion of Gray County.
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]
Schools
[edit]- White Deer High School
- White Deer Elementary School
Controversy
[edit]In July 2024, the ACLU of Texas sent White Deer Independent School District a letter, alleging that the district's 2023-2024 dress and grooming code appeared to violate the Texas CROWN Act, a state law which prohibits racial discrimination based on hair texture or styles, and asking the district to revise its policies for the 2024-2025 school year.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for WHITE DEER ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on October 25, 2015.
- ^ Gross, Kristi (July 24, 2024). "ACLU of Texas Finds 51 School Districts Likely Remain in Violation of the CROWN Act". ACLU of Texas. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Leffingwell, Kelsey (July 24, 2024). "51 Texas school districts violating CROWN Act, ACLU says". Spectrum News. Archived from the original on July 25, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
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