Houston Matters
How A State Takeover Of HISD Might Work
Posted on · Education expert Duncan Klussmann, a former superintendent, explains how state takeovers of school boards tend to play out.
Tag: education
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Show: Examining The STAAR Test, And Houston’s Best New Restaurants (Dec. 5, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: The results from a state-ordered study of this year’s STAAR exams, the best new restaurants of 2019, how human exploration has changed civilization, and local fashion designer Alan Gonzalez discusses his appearance on the new season of Project Runway.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: How A State Takeover Of HISD Would Work, And Practicing Haitian Vodou (Dec. 3, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We examine the history of the Port Neches chemical plant where explosions and a fire occurred last week. An expert walks us through how the impending state takeover of the HISD board might work. A bug expert answers your questions. And we meet a local practitioner of the Haitian Vodou religion.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1790: The Fireside University
Posted on · Episode: 1790 The Fireside University: struggling to know and teach, technology and science. Today, a fireside university.
Houston Matters
Houston Federation Of Teachers Takes Issue With Takeover Of HISD Board
Posted on · The union representing educators at HISD says the law used to justify the takeover is being misused and undermines the democratic process.
Houston Matters
Friday’s Show: The State Takeover Of HISD, And Cycling Fatalities (Nov. 8, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Inside the state takeover of the HISD board, cycling fatalities outside the city's urban core, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the news, and religious historian Karen Armstrong on how we approach and interpret scripture.
Mockingbird & Armadillo
WATCH: Halloween Grosstopia | Mockingbird And Armadillo
Posted on · How to make a gross and slimy Halloween complete!
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1764: Temperature
Posted on · Episode: 1764 In which we wonder just what our thermometer measures. Today, we ask what temperature is.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1763: Child Labor
Posted on · Episode: 1763 Child labor, dangerous companion of economic emergence. Today, let’s talk about child labor.
Press
Houston Public Media Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of “Sesame Street”
Posted on · Houstonians are invited to share their most cherished memories of the show on social media with the hashtag #ThisIsMyStreet
Mockingbird & Armadillo
WATCH: A Recipe For Success | Mockingbird and Armadillo
Posted on · One local foundation is helping our children to learn how to make healthier dietary choices.
Generations on the Rise
Houston Public Media & Houston First Celebrate Diversity with Deborah Lugo
Posted on · Houston Public Media and Houston First are paying tribute to the diversity in our region by spotlighting Houstonians from various communities in conjunction with national awareness months.
Houston Matters
A New Grading System In Katy, And A Course On Running An NFL Franchise: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Houston Matters
How Pasadena High School Students Are Learning Skills For A Career
Posted on · Houston Matters visits the Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Conditions For Detained Immigrant Children, Permeable Pavement, And Ramblin’ Jack Elliott (Sept. 5, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: The conditions for detained immigrant children, plans to save Wheatley High, how permeable pavement works, a visit to a local career and technical high school, and a documentary about folk singer Ramblin' Jack Elliott.