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The nonprofit Sandy Hook Promise is providing new tools to report bullying anonymously at the Houston Independent School District.

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Houston Schools to Get New Tools to Report Bullying

Posted on July 9, 2018 · 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.

Texas

Aiming To Stop Suicides, Texas Senate Supports Crackdown On Cyberbullying

Posted on May 4, 2017 · The state Senate Wednesday unanimously approved a bill dubbed "David's Law" that's aimed at curbing teen suicides by cracking down on cyberbullying.

Houston Matters

HISD’s budget surplus, and the politics of gasoline (April 13, 2022)

Posted on April 13, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: Why HISD is cutting spending despite a budget surplus, we discuss the latest news in politics, and we reflect on the contributions of women to space travel and exploration.

Houston Matters

Discrimination in Harvey funds, and a conversation with HISD Superintendent Millard House (March 10, 2022)

Posted on March 10, 2022 · On Thursday's show: The federal government says a Texas agency discriminated against communities of color in Houston and Harris County when choosing how to distribute Harvey recovery funds. And HISD Superintendent Millard House II joins us to discuss issues facing the school district and to answer your questions.

Houston Matters

A tough start to the school year, and actor Jason Lee’s photos of Galveston (Feb. 8, 2022)

Posted on February 8, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: The cumulative effect of COVID, teacher burnout, faculty and staff shortages, and political pressure on public education, and a conversation with actor Jason Lee about his new book of photography of Galveston.

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HISD closed its campuses and offices Tuesday because of COVID-19

Posted on January 18, 2022 · Sealy ISD also announced campus and office closures.

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Houston Schools to Get New Tools to Report Bullying

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Aiming To Stop Suicides, Texas Senate Supports Crackdown On Cyberbullying

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