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Education

Fifth grader wins Houston ISD’s 2023 MLK Oratory Speech Competition

Posted on January 13, 2023 · First place winner received a prize of $1,000.

Events

MLK Day 2023: Houston has two parades, other events throughout region

Posted on January 13, 2023 · The Houston area is hosting several events Saturday, Sunday and Monday in honor of late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

Houston Matters

More Than Just Fight Songs: The Competition Is Fierce At The Annual MLK Battle Of The Bands

Posted on January 11, 2018 · Houston Matters producer Joshua Zinn learns about the annual MLK Battle Of The Bands Competition, happening Jan. 14 in Houston.

Martin Luther King, Jr. - I Have A Dream Speech

Houston Matters

Are We Any Closer To Realizing Dr. King’s Dream Than We Were 50 Years Ago?

Posted on January 11, 2018 · Houston Matters discusses whether we're any closer to living up to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream than we were a generation ago.

Houston Matters

Full Show: Plastic Bag Bans, And The Effect Of Gas Prices On Houston’s Economy (Jan. 11, 2018)

Posted on January 11, 2018 · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We consider our city’s history of trying to ban plastic bags and why those efforts have failed. Then, we learn how fluctuating gas prices affect Houston's economy. Plus, we discuss whether Houston is any closer to living up to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream than we were a generation ago. And we preview the Battle of the Bands marching competition.

Houston Matters

When schools obtain the ‘district of innovation’ status, do they actually innovate?

Posted on November 30, 2023 · As HISD potentially seeks that designation, we ask former Spring Branch ISD Superintendent Duncan Klussmann to weigh in.

HISD

PragerU video questioning human-caused climate change shown to Houston ISD students

Posted on November 22, 2023 · The school district said in a statement it is no longer using content created by PragerU, a controversial nonprofit that promotes conservative viewpoints. Its content has not been approved by the Texas Education Agency or State Board of Education.

HISD

Houston ISD one step closer to starting school year earlier, hiring uncertified teachers through “innovation” status

Posted on November 15, 2023 · The district will likely have the ability to start classes earlier in August. Administrators will also be able to hire uncertified teachers in high schools. Those policy changes are expected to proceed after the DAC signed off on a so-called “District of Innovation” plan Tuesday night.

HISD

Stacked Houston ISD committee considers requests for uncertified teachers and longer school year through “innovation” status

Posted on November 14, 2023 · The state-appointed leaders of Houston’s public school system want Houston ISD to become a so-called “District of Innovation,” which allows exemptions from a long list of state laws. They argue the exemptions will increase flexibility; critics say the changes will hurt, not help.

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Education

Fifth grader wins Houston ISD’s 2023 MLK Oratory Speech Competition

Events

MLK Day 2023: Houston has two parades, other events throughout region

Houston Matters

More Than Just Fight Songs: The Competition Is Fierce At The Annual MLK Battle Of The Bands

Houston Matters

Are We Any Closer To Realizing Dr. King’s Dream Than We Were 50 Years Ago?

Houston Matters

Full Show: Plastic Bag Bans, And The Effect Of Gas Prices On Houston’s Economy (Jan. 11, 2018)

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