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Engines of Our Ingenuity

The story of technological progress is one of drama and intrigue, sudden insight and plain hard work. Let’s explore technology’s spectacular failures and many magnificent success stories. This content is in service of Houston Public Media’s education mission and is sponsored by the University of Houston. It is not a product of our news team.

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Millard House 2021

HISD

Ex-Houston ISD superintendent Millard House II lands similar job in Washington D.C. area

Posted on · House served as HISD's superintendent from 2021 until last week, when he was replaced by Mike Miles as part of a long-planned takeover of the district by the Texas Education Agency.

Agnes Arnold Hall

Education News

University of Houston to install balcony screens, re-open Agnes Arnold Hall in fall after two student suicides

Posted on · The university has allocated $38 million for a three-phase project that includes screening in the upper-level balconies of Agnes Arnold Hall while enhancing security protocols and beautifying the building.

Humble Summer Creek Sashes

Education News

Humble ISD accused of discrimination after Spanish National Honor Society graduates prevented from wearing specialized sashes

Posted on · A school district spokesperson says the 20 impacted students should have been allowed to wear their colorful stoles at Saturday's graduation ceremony, but added that the snafu "had nothing to do with race or culture."

Matthew Neighbors Galveston ISD

Education

Galveston ISD accelerates hiring process for new superintendent, naming Matthew Neighbors as lone finalist

Posted on · Some community members and a trustee said during Wednesday's special school board meeting that the district was rushing the process to replace Jerry Gibson, who resigned earlier this month amidst scrutiny from board members and the public.

Cline Elementary Friendswood

Education News

Friendswood ISD allows outdoor activities to resume, saying ‘individual of concern’ contained

Posted on · The Houston-area school district, which serves about 6,100 students across six campuses, canceled recess, athletic practices and other outdoor events for about 24 hours this week because of a safety concern related to a domestic dispute within the community.

Harris County Criminal Justice Center

Criminal Justice

$4 million bail for Houston-area teen accused of shooting schoolchildren with pellet gun

Posted on · Jordan Constantine Balderas, 17, is accused of shooting three fellow teenagers and a 12-year-old from the backyard of his Cypress home while the victims were walking home from nearby schools.

Mudhif Reed Harvesting

Arts & Culture

Marsh Arabs Project, bringing traditional Iraqi mudhif to Houston, kicks off slate of events this week

Posted on · A months-long initiative involving Rice University, Archeology Now and the Arab-American Educational Foundation, among others, aims to shed light on an ancient and dwindling civilization in the marshes of Iraq.