Town Square
With Recent COVID Cases In Houston Schools, What Can We Do To Keep Students And Teachers Safe?
Posted on · Experts discuss COVID school safety and impact on the community, plus teachers call in to share their perspective.
Tag: Andy Dewey
Houston Matters
Teachers Union Weighs In On COVID-19 School Closures (Oct. 21, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The Houston Federation of Teachers weighs in on recent HISD school closures due to COVID-19, our weekly political roundup, how first responders are dealing with the pandemic, and a new opera involves competitive bird calling.
Town Square
Town Square: Back-To-School and The Challenges of Distanced Learning (Sept. 8, 2020)
Posted on · Experts discuss strategies for online learning and plans for re-introducing in-person teaching.
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.
Houston Matters
Houston Federation Of Teachers Takes Issue With Takeover Of HISD Board
Posted on · The union representing educators at HISD says the law used to justify the takeover is being misused and undermines the democratic process.
Houston Matters
Should Police, Teachers and Others Be Paid More to Live in the Areas They Serve?
Posted on · Recently, the Houston City Council contemplated whether to pay police officers more money to live in the city and closer to the communities they serve. Council members shelved the topic after struggling to find common ground. It’s not a new concept, and not unique to law enforcement. Some propose it’s beneficial for educators to live […]