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Nina Zhang, 14, joined her classmates at Lanier Middle School in a press conference Tuesday, where they highlighted results from a district-wide student survey. The survey and projects about HISD reforms is a class project for the students.

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Lanier Middle School Students Offer Survey To Administrators

Laura Isensee

Posted on February 13, 2018 · The survey showed students cite standardized testing as a top concern, along with too much homework, bullying and strict dress codes

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Willie Alston, Jr., is director, actor and playwright for the "Sinister Minister" play, produced by his community theater group, the Positive Project "Playahz."

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Once Tool to Desegregate, HSPVA Doesn’t Reflect Diversity in Houston School District

Laura Isensee

Posted on July 13, 2017 · Houston Public Media analyzed data obtained from HISD and found that the top three ZIP codes that send students to HSPVA are mostly white, affluent areas.

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