Posted on · Some see value in Pre-K programs as a way to ensure children are ready to learn by kindergarten. Others see an unnecessary expansion of public education. Underlying it all are fundamental questions, like at what age should formal education really begin for a child? And shouldn’t preparation for school really happen at home? We talk […]
Posted on · Every year the Harris County Department of Childhood Education hosts an event for early childhood educators in Houston. The idea is to provide a learning environment for teachers to come together to share teaching strategies and best practices and to socialize. This year, the conference will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to […]
Posted on · We learned recently a new craft beer festival will debut in Houston this fall. And Draft Magazine recently named some Houston bars to its list of âAmericaâs Hundred Best Beer Bars.â And Wine Enthusiast Magazine recently named Texas Hill Country as a top wine travel destination for 2014. Today on Houston Matters, weâll discuss the […]
Posted on · We hear from the manager of Events Gifts in River Oaks who explains why his company decorates for the holidays so early.
Posted on · The legal battle to put a tax for early education on the November ballot in Harris County has come to an end. A panel of Texas judges has denied a request to put the issue before voters.
Posted on · This morning leaders with the campaign for a new early education tax spent more than three hours discussing the proposal at the Harris County Board of Education.
Posted on · This morning, the Early to Rise campaign for a new education tax finished its petition drive. It delivered thousands of signatures to the Harris County Judge. But the judge says there could be lawsuits whether or not the petition makes the ballot.
Posted on · This morning, leaders with the Early to Rise campaign are delivering thousands of signatures to the Harris County Judge.
Posted on · For weeks, a campaign has been collecting signatures to put a new tax on the ballot in November. If passed, the proposed tax would create $25 million dollars to improve early education in Harris County. The next week will be critical to see if the proposal gets on the ballot.
Posted on · The "Early to Rise" campaign for a tax increase to improve early childhood education has gained a prominent supporter. Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia has announced why he thinks the measure should be on the November ballot and approved by voters. But it might not be that easy.
Posted on · As we reported earlier this week, a group in Harris County is collecting signatures to put a proposed property tax on the ballot in November. The campaign is called Early to Rise. The penny tax increase would support early education. While some polling shows early support, one prominent critic has emerged.
Posted on · One of the latest big ideas from President Obama is prekindergarten for every four-year-old in the country. In Texas, the state already pays for half day prekindergarten. Here in Houston, a group of education experts, child advocates and business people want to expand on that — with a brand new tax.