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Houston Parents Concerned About ‘Silence’ Around Special Education During COVID-19
Posted on · The U.S. Department of Education has urged districts to continue to educate students with special needs.
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Education
When Texas Schools Close, How Do Vulnerable Kids Get Their School Lunch?
Posted on · As the rising number of COVID-19 cases rises in the region, a slew of local school districts have closed. And now they need to figure out how to deliver meals to vulnerable students.
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Show: The Effect Of Coronavirus On Education, And Professional Wrestling At The Coliseum (March 11, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: How coronavirus concerns are affecting education, our weekly political roundup, and the bygone days of professional wrestling in Houston.
News
FBI Conducting ‘Law Enforcement Activity’ At HISD
Posted on · The FBI is conducting "court authorized law enforcement activity" at HISD's Hattie Mae White administration building, the agency and district confirmed Thursday.
Houston Matters
6 Things To Know About Selecting The Potential HISD Board Of Managers
Posted on · With legal challenges pending, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath provides an update on the potential state takeover of the HISD board.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Show: Disputes Between Hospitals And Health Insurers, And TEA Commissioner Mike Morath (Feb. 10, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: How contract disputes like the one between Memorial Hermann and Cigna might affect you, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath updates us on the potential takeover of the HISD board, we learn about some popular scams to avoid, and we get an update on Houston sports.
Education
Parents Voice Concerns About Hours-Long School Bus Route
Posted on · HISD acknowledges that the district is having a problem hiring bus drivers.
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.
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.
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.
Education News
In Performance Review Of HISD, State Agency Finds District Could Save Millions, Board Fosters “Distrust And Animosity”
Posted on · The Legislative Budget Board found five major areas where HISD can improve and potentially save over $40 million a year.
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.
Education News
State Education Commissioner Moves To Takeover HISD, Replace Entire Elected School Board
Posted on · The Texas Education Agency has already posted the application for any HISD resident to apply to join the board of managers.
Education News
In Races for Houston School Board, Incumbents Lose To Their Challengers
Posted on · But the winners of these four seats on the HISD board of trustees may not take the full powers of the office, as a state takeover of HISD is looking increasingly likely.
Education News
State Denies HISD’s Appeal Of Wheatley’s ‘F’ Rating, Raising Chance Of State Takeover
Posted on · "Consequently, the rating for Wheatley High School cannot be changed, and your appeal is denied."