Town Square
With Recent COVID Cases In Houston Schools, What Can We Do To Keep Students And Teachers Safe?
Posted on · Experts discuss COVID school safety and impact on the community, plus teachers call in to share their perspective.
Tag: Houston Federation of Teachers
Houston Matters
Teachers Union Weighs In On COVID-19 School Closures (Oct. 21, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The Houston Federation of Teachers weighs in on recent HISD school closures due to COVID-19, our weekly political roundup, how first responders are dealing with the pandemic, and a new opera involves competitive bird calling.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Reopening Of Schools (July 15, 2020)
Posted on · Experts discuss strategies, safety and concerns about plans for back-to-school in the fall, and they answer listener questions.
Health & Science
Local Schools Aren’t Helping Staffers Deal With Coronavirus, Unions Say
Posted on · Union leaders said the area districts need to better prepare its staff for the possibility of community spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
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
Full Show: Teachers Protest Potential State Takeover, Free Speech On Campus, & Houston Bugs (Aug. 22, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Teachers rally against a potential state takeover of HISD, a new free speech law for Texas colleges, a local bug expert answers your questions, and singer Martha Davis talks about her career.
Houston Matters
Full Show: HISD’s New State Funds, And Writer Elliot Ackerman (June 17, 2019)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: How HISD should spend new state funds, reviewing the bills Gov. Abbott vetoed, looking back at the Beaumont race riots of 1943, writer Elliot Ackerman returns to where he fought in Iraq, and an update on Houston sports.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Texas Educators Rally At The Capitol, And CERAWeek Kicks Off (March 11, 2019)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Texas educators march on Austin, CERAWeek begins, a photographer documents Space City USA, and the Rockets beat writer discusses his book.
News
Teachers, Superintendents: State’s Waivers for Harvey Don’t Go Far Enough
Posted on · One Houston-area superintendent said that he’s concerned about drawing hard and fast lines.
Houston Matters
Should Houston Teachers Be Armed?
Posted on · Pres. Trump reiterated his call to arm teachers while speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
News
Federal Lawsuit Settled Between Houston’s Teacher Union and HISD
Posted on · Now that EVAAS won’t be used, the Houston Federation of Teachers hopes for a more hands on approach
Houston Matters
Will Houston Teachers Get Behind Patrick’s New Bonus Plan?
Posted on · Lt. Governor Dan Patrick wants to use money from the Texas Lottery for bonuses for veteran teachers.
Education News
HISD Teachers, School Staff Press Board Of Trustees For Raises
Posted on · Trustees will vote on the budget later this summer. So far they’ve discussed a 2-percent increase for teachers.
Education News
Teachers Group Wants Community Input Into Houston ISD Superintendent Selection
Posted on · A teachers group is calling on the Houston Independent School District school board to consider forming a community advisory committee to assist in the superintendent search process.
Education News
Houston Opt-Out Movement Ramps Up Boycott This Testing Season
Posted on · There’s no official state policy on opting out, but the Houston school district says students won't be disciplined for missing the exam.