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Red, White and Blue: State of Education in Texas
Posted on · Houston education leaders discuss everything from schools, child care, early education and Harvey impact
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Nannies in Texas: Self-Regulation Raises Concerns
Posted on · “I fear that nothing is going to change in this issue until something terrible happens.”
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One In Six Texas Women Live In Poverty; Report Says Child-Care Changes Could Help
Posted on · Women often walk a rougher road than men when it comes to economic stability. A new report from the Dallas Women’s Foundation, the Austin-based Center for Public Policy Priorities, and Texas Woman’s University shows 17 percent of Texas women live in poverty, compared to 14 percent of men.
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New Study Says Texas Must Improve Childcare
Posted on · A new report says Texas needs to do a better job of educating young kids. And parents also need help finding affordable, quality childcare.
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City Council Preview and Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Houston Matters for Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015
Posted on · Last year, Houston’s City Council tackled some challenging issues, including passage of an equal rights ordinance, and folding app-based paid ride services into rules governing transportation in the city. On this edition of Houston Matters, we discuss what’s in store for the Houston City Council in 2015 with reporter Mike Morris, who covers City Hall […]
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Daycare, Drugs to Fight Ebola, and Sports Monday: Houston Matters for Monday, August 11, 2014
Posted on · Some parents may scramble, at times, to find child care during the summer months. For some working parents with younger children, it’s a year-round challenge. And for Houston parents who want high quality care for their child that’s affordable and convenient, it can be a long and frustrating process to find day care that fits. We discuss when parents […]