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Details of HISD takeover (May 19, 2023)
Posted on · We learn more details about the state takeover of HISD outlined at the board's final meeting before a state-appointed superintendent and managers take over.
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A Texas House committee is considering another school vouchers bill — how is it different?
Posted on · The public education committee is hearing testimony today about a House version of Senate Bill 8, which would let families enroll their children in a state-funded “educational savings program.”
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The superfast highway of the future (May 5, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: It may sound like science fiction, but research from the University of Houston outlines a fuel-efficient concept for moving vehicles along a modified highway system of the future at up to 400 miles an hour, making some aspects of air travel obsolete.
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Policy ideas on mass shootings (April 4, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: A new report from Rice University suggests two specific actions to address the problem by – among other things – honing in on a trait most of the shooters have in common.
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Education Reform Advocate AJ Crabill on How School Boards Can Become More Effective
Posted on · The former TEA Deputy Commissioner discusses why school boards fail and how they can be improved.
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Texas Education Agency’s Announced Takeover of Houston ISD: What Does this Mean, and What Happens Next?
Posted on · Our experts share what you need to know about this action and answer your questions and concerns.
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BONUS: State takeover of HISD schools
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses the Texas Education Agency's confirmed takeover of the Houston Independent School District.
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The pros and cons of the STAAR test going online
Posted on · While some teachers have reservations about the now fully online STAAR exam, their anxiety may be offset by younger students’ relief.
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Election bills in the legislature (March 9, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: We learn about two bills that would return management of elections to elected officials -- but only in Texas counties with populations greater than a million.
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Rumors abound about HISD takeover (March 2, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Rumors continue to circulate that the TEA will take over HISD in a matter of days. While those rumors remain unconfirmed, we discuss what we do and do not know.
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Texas legislature’s effect on kids (Jan. 17, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We discuss how the new legislative session might affect Texas children. And we visit a section of the East End to learn how some developers want to create a neighborhood where residents can function without cars.
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Oil’s effect on Houston’s economy (Jan. 4, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Some recent numbers suggest Houston's GDP grew slower than the rest of the nation last year. Is that true -- and is it the fault of oil and gas?
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Battle over HISD’s board goes before the Texas Supreme Court (Oct. 7, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: HISD's challenge to the TEA's attempted takeover of its board went before the Texas Supreme Court on Thursday. The outcome could determine who controls the largest school district in Texas.
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School library policies, and the week in politics (Sept. 28, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We learn how Katy ISD officials revised the district's library policies this week, including how it responds to complaints about books. And we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.