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For further information about the current events of the various time periods covered by these tales go to:
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/
In the Beginning
Barksdale, Nate, “Fries With That? A Brief History of Drive-Thru Dining” May 16, 2014.
http://www.history.com/news/hungry-history/fries-with-that-a-brief-history-of-drive-thru-dining
Friday Night Lights
Although the numbers have changed over the years, the classification system still divides schools into brackets based on enrollment. The current enrollment figures are available at:
http://www.uiltexas.org/athletics/conference-cutoffs
The Boy Who Cussed
Information about the ARD process in Texas may be found at:
Information about Tourette Syndrome and the definitions used were all found at the website of the Tourette Association of America at: https://www.tourette.org/
Black Romeo
Information about UIL One Act Play may be found at:
http://www.uiltexas.org/theatre/high-school-one-act
Rewards
Information about the Texas Education Agency and the state accountability system may be found at:
https://tea.texas.gov/Student_Testing_and_Accountability/Accountability/State_Accountability/
In 2014, the majority of Texas school districts used the Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) which included the Intervention Plan for Teachers in Need of Assistance, or as most school people called it, a growth plan. Under the new system, administrators still have the discretion to create a growth plan for teachers. Further information may be found at:
Accidents Happen
School bus drivers in Texas are required to have a Commercial Driver License (CDL) and additional certifications offered by TEA’s Regional Education Service Centers. Further information is available at:
https://www.dps.texas.gov/schoolbus/index.htm
Texas Transportation Code, Section 545.066 provides the laws regarding passing a school bus.
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/TN/htm/TN.545.htm
Anthem
Wyche, Steve. “Colin Kaepernick Explains Why He Sat During National Anthem”
Brinson, Will. “Here’s How Nate Boyer Got Colin Kaepernick to Go From Sitting to Kneeling”
