Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn how new tariffs on Chinese imports could affect Texas. Congressional candidate Dan Crenshaw answers listener questions. We learn about the stress of working for the military’s bomb squad. And a local doctor has written a children's book about bullying.
Posted on · What we're following at Houston Public Media today
Posted on · National studies indicate that between 22 and 30 percent students in grades K-12 are involved with or experience bullying in some way
Posted on · Next school year, district administrators plan to give students the chance to report bullying anonymously -- through a tip line, a website and a mobile app.
Posted on · Hindt has denied the claims but says he did "dumb things" prior to a religious awakening
Posted on · A national survey of elementary school students asks about kindness as well as cruelty
Posted on · In the wake of announcing his retirement Gregory Boyd is at the center of numerous misconduct allegations made by current and former employees of the Alley Theatre
Posted on · Local bullying educator Donna Clark Love joins Houston Matters to discuss the latest teaching and philosophy on handling bullying in school and the workplace.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We get an update on the investigation into the Arkema chemical plant, and we recap the latest political news. Then, we meet two astronauts training for deep-space missions, and we learn about the latest ideas on handling bullying -- both in school and in the workplace.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We talk about Houston's perceived -- or real -- inferiority complex and discuss whether it's changing. We learn about the latest efforts in schools to combat bullying. And we learn about the artwork of Wayne Gilbert, who uses cremated ashes of real people to create paintings.
Posted on · Reading about a shadowy group harassing someone online seems very removed from the real world – until it happens to you or someone you love. A new report from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) offers new, clearer insight into what "cyberhate" actually is — from seeds in terrorism, to hacking, to anti-semetic targeting to online bullying. […]
Posted on · Union leaders from Alief, Cy-Fair, Fort Bend and Spring Branch all joined in the call for policies against workplace bullying.
Posted on · Officials say reports from students and teachers show that bullying and gang involvement are a problem for county schools.
Posted on · The American Federation of Teachers says program is first of its kind.
Posted on · Bullying is not new but the internet takes it to a different level. It can leave victims feeling helpless and overwhelmed. A Houston workshop sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League hopes to show educators how to better spot and understand bias motivated behaviors and online hate activities. Pat Hernandez has more.