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Advocates Raise Concern Over Canceled Bus Service To Houston’s Alternative High School

Posted on October 28, 2019 · Houston students sent to the alternative campus already face a high risk of dropping out. Advocates now worry that without bus service, their risk of dropping out is even higher.

Houston Matters

Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico (Nov. 28, 2023)

Posted on November 28, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: We get the latest on an oil spill off the Louisiana coast and how it might affect Texas. And we talk with improver extraordinaire Ben Schwartz, who’s also known for being the movie voice of Sonic the Hedgehog.

HISD

Houston ISD sets new student achievement goals as board struggles to gain public trust

Posted on November 16, 2023 · When the appointed board of managers held community engagement meetings throughout the month of September, attendees had a lot to say about their priorities for the district, with concerns including budgetary and safety matters, curriculum and equitable distribution of resources.

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Houston ISD one step closer to starting school year earlier, hiring uncertified teachers through “innovation” status

Posted on November 15, 2023 · The district will likely have the ability to start classes earlier in August. Administrators will also be able to hire uncertified teachers in high schools. Those policy changes are expected to proceed after the DAC signed off on a so-called “District of Innovation” plan Tuesday night.

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Stacked Houston ISD committee considers requests for uncertified teachers and longer school year through “innovation” status

Posted on November 14, 2023 · The state-appointed leaders of Houston’s public school system want Houston ISD to become a so-called “District of Innovation,” which allows exemptions from a long list of state laws. They argue the exemptions will increase flexibility; critics say the changes will hurt, not help.

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Advocates Raise Concern Over Canceled Bus Service To Houston’s Alternative High School

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