Education News
Kellin McGowan Makes History At St. Thomas High As School’s First African-American Valedictorian
Posted on · "Honestly, I’m proud to say I’m the first one."
Tag: graduation
News
Banner Set Up In Discovery Green For The Public To Write Messages Of Support To Graduating Santa Fe Seniors
Posted on · As the survivors of the recent shooting in Santa Fe wrap up their final week of classes, the public sends them messages of support
News
Report: Low Graduation Rates At Texas Charter Schools
Posted on · When the exclusions and exceptions the state grants charter schools are stripped away, Texas charter schools have an average graduation rate almost 30 percentage points lower than the state’s traditional school districts
News
More Texas Inmates Are Getting High School Diplomas In Prison
Posted on · About 70 percent of inmates never graduated from high school, but now they’re getting a second chance behind bars
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Texas House Passes Bill Extending Alternative High School Graduation Route
Posted on · The Senate's version of the bill would have extended the program until 2019 — which upset critics of high-stakes testing.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Tells University of Houston Graduates “You Can’t Do It Alone”
Posted on · The actor and former California governor was a big hit at UH's spring commencement. But at another Houston school there's controversy over their choice of graduation speaker.
Education News
How Factors Before College Impact Success For Students Of Color
Posted on · Turns out the biggest reasons behind the difference have nothing to do with what's happening on campus.
Classical Music
Music in the Making: Saluting Houston’s Recent Graduates
Posted on · Featuring piano repertoire from Liszt, along with various choral selections!
Education News
For Class of 2013, Texas Graduation Rate Among Highest In Country
Posted on · Texas beat the national graduation rate and tied with several other states for second place.
Inside the Classroom
How Brothers Kept Each Other In High School
Posted on · Houston is part of a new initiative from President Obama called My Brother's Keeper. It aims to help more young men of color graduate from school and become successful adults.
Education News
Video: Houston Joins White House Initiative ‘My Brother’s Keeper’
Posted on · Houston Mayor Annise Parker along with a host of professionals and community leaders are poised to develop a blueprint for tackling opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color.
Education News
At Some Charters, College Acceptance Is Required For Graduation
Posted on · YES Prep, Harmony and BASIS have graduation plans geared to higher education.
Education News
Texas Releases New Graduation Toolkit for High School Students
Posted on · The toolkit reviews the new graduation requirements taking effect this school year.
Education News
How Houston-Area School Districts Compare on Graduation Rates
Posted on · Most of the region's largest districts posted 90 percent or better.