Posted on · According to a national survey, 30% of child care providers can’t survive a closure of more than two weeks. Almost one in five can’t survive being closed for any length of time.
Posted on · First social distancing and now the region's "stay at home" order have forced local churches, synagogues and other religions to rethink how they practice their faith.
Posted on · "This is not just a one or two month issue. This is something that we're going to be dealing with for the foreseeable future in making sure our students do not have gaps in their learning."
Posted on · For first-generation college students, the abrupt transition as schools close can present extra challenges, both financially and emotionally.
Posted on · As the rising number of COVID-19 cases rises in the region, a slew of local school districts have closed. And now they need to figure out how to deliver meals to vulnerable students.
Posted on · Many Houston-area school districts, private schools and institutions of higher education are taking steps to slow the spread of the coronavirus in the region.
Posted on · Families and researchers agree: Children with special needs often do better when they’re integrated in general education classrooms. But Texas gives schools more money if children with disabilities are separated from other children.
Posted on · No region in Texas has enough licensed specialists who can perform special ed evaluations, according to national guidelines for staffing. That’s why the Fort Bend Independent School District is trying to grow its own.
Posted on · State data show that charter schools enroll fewer special needs children than their traditional public school peers -- and the gap is widening. State administrators say the low numbers have caught their attention and they’ve stepped up monitoring of special ed at charter schools.
Posted on · For over a decade, Texas illegally denied special education to tens of thousands of children with disabilities -- services that are their right under federal law. State lawmakers took action and federal monitors stepped in. But the crisis isn’t over for many families, Houston Public Media found in an investigation with the Houston Chronicle.
Posted on · The Legislative Budget Board found five major areas where HISD can improve and potentially save over $40 million a year.
Posted on · The Texas Education Agency has already posted the application for any HISD resident to apply to join the board of managers.
Posted on · But the winners of these four seats on the HISD board of trustees may not take the full powers of the office, as a state takeover of HISD is looking increasingly likely.
Posted on · "Consequently, the rating for Wheatley High School cannot be changed, and your appeal is denied."
Posted on · TEA investigators have submitted their final report on the HISD board. It has found multiple members violated open meetings rules and interfered with vendor contracts.