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After Parkland, What Are Houston Schools Doing To Prevent Mass Shootings?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on March 6, 2018 · Representatives from area school districts discuss how they're working to ensure student safety after the Parkland, Florida shooting.

Tags ARK Group Clear Creek ISD Columbine in 1999 Elaina Polsen Houston ISD Joshua Zinn Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Paul Cordova Rebecca Sanford school security school shooting security

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When schools obtain the ‘district of innovation’ status, do they actually innovate?

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on November 30, 2023 · As HISD potentially seeks that designation, we ask former Spring Branch ISD Superintendent Duncan Klussmann to weigh in.

Tags district of innovation Duncan Klussmann HISD board of managers Houston ISD Mike Miles

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PragerU video questioning human-caused climate change shown to Houston ISD students

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on November 22, 2023 · The school district said in a statement it is no longer using content created by PragerU, a controversial nonprofit that promotes conservative viewpoints. Its content has not been approved by the Texas Education Agency or State Board of Education.

Tags climate change curriculum standards Houston ISD New Education System PragerU Texas Education Agency Texas State Board of Education

Performances of the "The Nutcracker" at Houston Ballet and "A Christmas Carol" at The Alley Theatre have been a holiday tradition for decades in Houston.

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How Houston performing arts groups keep annual holiday shows fresh and interesting — without angering the faithful

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 21, 2023 · Stanton Welch of Houston Ballet and Rob Melrose of The Alley Theatre explain how their productions of "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" have changed over the years and what these annual traditions mean for Houston.

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

Dominic Anthony Walsh

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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