Education News
As Texas schools reopen amid a COVID wave, new teachers adjust to in-person classes
Posted on · Many Houston-area educators are finding themselves in a classroom for the first time after nearly two years of virtual learning.
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Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1563: Toys
Posted on · Episode: 1563 Looking back at the impact of toys. Today, we play with toys.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1760: The Christmas Lectures
Posted on · Episode: 1760 The Christmas Lectures: Michael Faraday’s Gift to children. Today, the Christmas Lectures.
Houston Matters
Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck (Dec. 16, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Falling death penalty numbers in the state, the potential benefits of consolidating health agencies in the area, and a conversation with Fort Bend ISD's new superintendent.
Houston Matters
HISD Superintendent Millard House (Nov. 19, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday's show: The new head of the state's largest school district discusses issues affecting students, educators, and parents and answers your questions.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2133: The Industrial Arts
Posted on · Episode: 2133 Industrial Arts vs. Arts and Crafts: The perfect marriage of opposite. Today, we remember the industrial arts.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2132: Absolutism
Posted on · Episode: 2132 Absolutism: Biblical distortion and the death of scientific literacy. Today, evolution and education.
Houston Matters
Houston’s environmental failures, vegan and vegetarian restaurants, and Latino rap (Oct. 7, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Houston's continued environmental shortcomings, ending the school-to-prison pipeline, the best vegan and vegetarian restauarants right now, and a closer look at the world of Latino hip-hop in Houston.
Houston Matters
How Schools Are Handling COVID (Sept. 24, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Checking in how area schools are dealing with COVID-19 during the fall semester, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week, and Paralympic medal-winning swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger.
New Laws In Texas
More Than 650 Texas Laws Go Into Effect Sept. 1. Here Are 13 You Should Know
Posted on · Some overlooked voting laws, permitless carry, and a ban on critical race theory are among the newly passed legislation. Reporters at NPR's Texas Newsroom partner stations break down some of the key items.
Houston Matters
How Houston’s Helping In The Aftermath Of Ida (Aug. 31, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: How Houston is helping those affected by Hurricane Ida and those taking refuge here, City Council Member Abbie Kamin answers your questions, and a visit to a local career and vocational school.
Houston Matters
The Bigger Picture: ‘Homeroom’ Documents A Challenging Year At One High School
Posted on · A Houston high school student and a film expert discuss the new Hulu documentary in the monthly Houston Matters film segment.
Houston Matters
The First Day Of School Amid COVID’s Fourth Wave And Battles Over Masks (Aug. 23, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Students and teachers go back to class at HISD today amid a fourth wave of COVID-19, reimbursing companies that made money during the February power failure, a local veterinarian answers your questions, and an update on local sports.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2095: Sidney Rix’s Algebra Book
Posted on · Episode: 2095 Sidney Rix’s new algebra book: Of billboards and landscapes. Today, Sidney Rix’s new algebra book.
Houston Matters
Will College Students Returning To Campus Be Required To Wear Masks? (Aug. 11, 2021)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We learn how area colleges and universities are preparing for the start of the fall semester amid the latest surge in COVID-19 cases.