Posted on · Houston is known as the energy capital of the world. But there's also a growing focus on saving energy. On Tuesday, the U.S. Green Building Council recognized one of the newest green buildings in Houston.
Posted on · Two years ago, Texas lawmakers cut about $5 billion from public education. The move triggered the latest lawsuit over the school finance system, which has been in and out of court for decades. Today a state judge issued a major ruling in the case.
Posted on · Over a year ago, the Houston Independent School District started getting ready for the state's new, tougher standardized test. Now that the latest scores have been released, HISD is looking at how to improve next year.
Posted on · Last spring students in Texas took the brand new standardized exam. It's called the STAAR and stands for State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. From the KUHF Education Desk, Laura Isensee reports on the latest test scores.
Posted on · Last spring, students in Houston took a brand new standardized exam, the STAAR. The state plans to release the grades for thousands of students later today. But the whole testing system could get an overhaul from the Texas Legislature this session, as Laura Isensee reports from the KUHF Education Desk.
Posted on · After the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia started organizing a town hall to discuss school safety. The recent shooting at Lone Star College made the forum Thursday even more pressing.
Posted on · After the massacre last month at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut, school safety is a huge concern across the country. And in Texas, three state lawmakers have an idea to help schools beef up security.
Posted on · Many employees who give their two week notice are quickly shown the door. But Houston school teachers can receive an extra cash bonus if they give notice months ahead.
Posted on · This year, a new school opened in southwest Houston. Today, the campus got an official dedication — and a visit from its namesake.
Posted on · Under federal law, all students have a right to an education. That includes children with autism, whose numbers have more than doubled in Texas since 2004. From the KUHF Education Desk, Laura Isensee has the story of one Houston family's fight for their son's education.
Posted on · Houston students returned to school this week. But hundreds of teachers with the Houston Independent School District have left the classroom since the school year started. Laura Isensee reports from the KUHF Education Desk.