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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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HISD Trustee Sergio Lira joined other Latino school leaders at a press conference on Sept. 6, 2018 to urge Hispanic families to enroll their children in school.

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School Board Members in Greater Houston Concerned about Early Enrollment Figures

Laura Isensee

Posted on September 6, 2018 · Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo raised similar concerns last week and urged families that schools are safe.

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While State Takeover Threat Fades, TEA Seeks Community Input for Potential Board of Managers

Laura Isensee

Posted on July 2, 2018 · The state’s deputy commissioner has met with different groups in Houston in informal settings, including living rooms, churches and community centers.

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Grenita Lathan comments during a library dedication at Attucks Middle School, January 18, 2017.

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Houston School Board Rejects Budget, Creates New Holiday

Laura Isensee

Posted on June 15, 2018 · Starting in the 2019-2020 school year, Houston students can add a new holiday to their calendars to celebrate the lives and legacies of two Latino leaders.

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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
August TV Drive is ongoing! Visionary Leader Andrea Bryant $25k matching challenge

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Posted on August 16, 2022 · School officials said the pandemic caused chaos in public education, leading to ongoing declines in enrollment.

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Houston-area districts improve in state ratings, but Democrats say more money needed for Texas schools

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School security and Pearland’s Little League success (Aug. 12, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 12, 2022 · On Friday's show: How HISD hopes to improve security at schools in the event of an active shooter. We break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week. And we learn how Houston became a mecca for competitive air hockey.

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‘Latino USA’ host Maria Hinojosa on her life, career and finding her voice

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Posted on August 10, 2022 · Latino USA’s Maria Hinojosa talks with us about her work as a journalist sharing stories of immigration in America, the importance of representation for the Latino community, and her new book adaptation, “Once I Was You: Finding My Voice and Passing the Mic”.

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