Houston Matters
In The Wake Of Cheating Scandal, How Are College Admissions Supposed To Work?
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses how college admissions are supposed to work and the challenges faced by students trying to get in the right way.
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Houston Matters
The Only Woman In The Room: Making A Place For Women In Engineering
Posted on · Dr. Pamela Obiomon, the first woman dean at Prairie View A&M's College of Engineering, talks about encouraging more women and minorities to study engineering.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Chemical Fire Extinguished, New Kashmere Principal, And Writer Bryan Washington (March 20, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: The latest on the fire at a Deer Park chemical facility, a discussion of the latest political news, Kashmere High School's new principal, and writer Bryan Washington.
In-Depth
At Kashmere High, Principal’s Plan To Save Struggling School Starts With ‘Consistency’
Posted on · For nine years straight, Kashmere High School in Northeast Houston has been on the state’s list of failing schools. That’s the longest for any school in Texas.
Education News
What Teachers, Districts Think About The New ‘Texas Plan’ For School Funding
Posted on · Some don't believe the bill goes far enough -- or even goes down the wrong path.
Houston Matters
How Tutoring His Cousin Led Sal Khan To Revolutionize Online Education
Posted on · The founder of Khan Academy explains how he left a career in finance to lead a nonprofit that makes online educational videos.
Press
Houston Public Media Hosts Nation’s Largest Regional Spelling Bee March 23
Posted on · Two finalists will advance to the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Challenges Community Colleges Face, And Surviving Sexual Abuse (March 7, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Congressional Democrats want more information about a decision not to use a NASA jet to monitor air quality after Harvey. Then, we discuss the challenges community colleges face. Plus, online educator Sal Khan talks about his work. And a sexual abuse survivor shares his story.
Education News
Here’s What You Need To Know About Texas School Finance
Posted on · The Governor has declared school funding an emergency item this legislative session, and it appears lawmakers may overhaul how Texas funds its public schools.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Harris Co. Dept. Of Education Controversy, And The Weekly Political Roundup (Feb. 27, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Controversy surrounding the Harris Co. Department of Education. Our weekly political roundup. A look at school finance reform. And the documentary, Where There Is Darkness.
Houston Matters
Adventure Playgrounds Put Kids In Charge Of How They Play And Create
Posted on · As Houston prepares to host a conference on the concept of "playwork," we visit a local adventure playground to learn more.
Education News
With Ongoing State Probe, Houston School Board May Delay Superintendent Search
Posted on · The HISD board is expected to vote on suspending the search at its next regular meeting on Feb. 14.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Future Transit Projects, And Adventure Playgrounds (Feb. 12, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: The debate over hiring more prosecutors, planning to meet our future mass transit needs, adventure playgrounds, and novelist Ann Weisgarber.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1636: Of Books and Learning
Posted on · Episode: 1636 Of books and learning in nineteenth-century America. Today, thoughts on books and learning.
Education News
The Threat Of A State Takeover Intensifies For The Houston Independent School District
Posted on · For over a year, the threat of a state takeover has loomed over the Houston school district because of poor academics at several schools. Now, the elected board could be replaced with outside managers for an entirely different reason: governance.