Houston Matters
Special Edition: Reopening Of Schools (July 15, 2020)
Posted on · Experts discuss strategies, safety and concerns about plans for back-to-school in the fall, and they answer listener questions.
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Education News
Texas Teachers Overcome Physical Distance, Digital Divide To Stay Connected With Students
Posted on · Many teachers feel a strong sense of responsibliity to connect with their students in personalized ways to keep them from falling off the radar. Many public school districts, including Houston and San Antonio, have lost touch with thousands of studentS since the pandemic sent everyone home to learn remotely.
Education
When Texas Schools Close, How Do Vulnerable Kids Get Their School Lunch?
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.
News
WATCH: Post Santa Fe Shooting, Aldine ISD Reviews Safety Precautions for New School Year
Posted on · While the Santa Fe shooting happened close to home, increased attention on school safety at Aldine ISD was initially sparked by the shooting at Sandy Hook in 2012
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Texas State Senators To Examine School Security
Posted on · One superintendent in southwest Houston said that his district’s done about as much as they can to tighten security without turning schools into fortresses.
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Teachers, Superintendents: State’s Waivers for Harvey Don’t Go Far Enough
Posted on · One Houston-area superintendent said that he’s concerned about drawing hard and fast lines.
Education News
What Commercial Properties HISD Stands To Lose Because Of Texas School Finance
Posted on · The whole scenario has prompted business groups that stayed neutral in the November election to take a position, like the Greater Houston Partnership.
Education News
Feds To Investigate Special Ed In 12 Texas Districts, Including 3 In Greater Houston (Update)
Posted on · State officials maintain that no children have been denied services and that they are cooperating with the feds, which have now explained why they are visiting the schools.
Houston Matters
What are Houston Schools Doing to Attract More Bilingual Teachers?
Posted on · Schools districts around the Greater Houston area say they're struggling to hire and keep enough bilingual teachers for their classrooms. Some districts are using incentives and other strategies to attract bilingual educators. We hear about their efforts. We hear from Dr. Patricia Morales, Bilingual Specialist with the Harris County Department of Education, and Dr. Robin […]