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Texas Schools Are Getting Worse At Advancing English-Learning Students, Report Says

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on April 20, 2021 · New data show Texas schools may be failing their bilingual students, as an increasing share of English-learners aren't becoming proficient in the language after five years.

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With More Dual Language Schools, New Crop of Leaders Needed

Laura Isensee

Posted on April 28, 2016 · A new master's program aims to combine bilingual education and leadership.

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Foundation Partners Visit New Arabic Immersion Magnet School

Laura Isensee

Posted on September 9, 2015 · Executive director Maggie Mitchell Salem said that HISD and the foundation have the same mission: to prepare students as global citizens.

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New School Year Brings New Arabic Language Campus to Houston

Laura Isensee

Posted on August 24, 2015 · But some believe the school is fueling propaganda. A handful of protesters waived American flags and signs reading “Qatar Out” outside of campus on the first day of school.

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Opposition growing to SB 147 (Jan. 24, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 24, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: We learn about opposition to Senate Bill 147, which would prevent companies and citizens from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from purchasing land in Texas.

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The latest COVID subvariant’s effect on Houston (Jan. 10, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 10, 2023 · We learn how the latest subvariant of COVID-19 is affecting Houston. And we visit a barbershop to learn about the important role they play in Black culture.

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Boil water notice lifted (Nov. 29, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 29, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: We bring you the latest on the fallout and the effects of the city-wide boil water notice. And we learn how a local researcher is using a telenovela to help Latinos dealing with Alzheimer's disease.

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Town Square answers your questions about Houston’s boil water notice

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