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KIPP Charter Schools Merge Into Statewide Network
Posted on · Before the different KIPP networks had their own boards and local leadership. Now they’ll share a board of directors and one CEO.
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How A New Way To Pay For Private School Could Help – Or Hurt – Houston Families
Posted on · Even though some Houston families could benefit, there’s a limit. They can withdraw up to $10,000 a year from these tax accounts. But that only covers about half the annual tuition for a typical Houston private school.
Education News
Despite Leadership Changes, Furr High to Keep $10 Million Grant
Posted on · "At the end of the day, it has to be always what is in the best interest of those students and students first."
Education News
Study: Public Schools Get Poor Grades on Community Engagement
Posted on · In an online survey, only a third of public school parents said they were very satisfied with their engagement
Building Houston's Super School
Five Things To Know About The Push To Rethink American High School
Posted on · News 88.7's Laura Isensee spoke with one advocate at the forefront of that push, former West Virginia Gov. Bob Wise
Building Houston's Super School
Teacher Story Slam: Educators Share Their Take On Innovation, Challenges
Posted on · Teachers from across Houston share what they have found as challenges -- and solutions -- to innovate and move education forward
Building Houston's Super School
How One Houston Principal Leads A School Turnaround
Posted on · Research shows that it’s hard to keep principals at schools with high poverty, with over a quarter of them losing their principals each year.
Education News
More Schools In Greater Houston Pursue ‘District Of Innovation’ Status
Posted on · The status gives traditional school districts a break on certain state rules, such as teacher certification and class size, and allows them to make more of their own rules.
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Furr High School Experiments With ‘Genius Time,’ Letting Students Choose More Courses
Posted on · Some people question if letting kids learn what they want is the best way to improve education.