Posted on · From local school boards to the State Board of Education, wealthy donors are spending big money in the campaigns that will decide the role of charter schools in Texas public education, what books students can read and how teachers discuss race and gender.
Posted on · Houston ISD is set to go back to school later this month, but staffing shortages remain high.
Posted on · Experts discuss COVID school safety and impact on the community, plus teachers call in to share their perspective.
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.
Posted on · Experts discuss strategies, safety and concerns about plans for back-to-school in the fall, and they answer listener questions.
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.
Posted on · The union representing educators at HISD says the law used to justify the takeover is being misused and undermines the democratic process.
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.
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.
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.
Posted on · One Houston-area superintendent said that he’s concerned about drawing hard and fast lines.
Posted on · Pres. Trump reiterated his call to arm teachers while speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
Posted on · Now that EVAAS won’t be used, the Houston Federation of Teachers hopes for a more hands on approach
Posted on · Lt. Governor Dan Patrick wants to use money from the Texas Lottery for bonuses for veteran teachers.
Posted on · Trustees will vote on the budget later this summer. So far they’ve discussed a 2-percent increase for teachers.