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Spring Branch ISD Joins Texas Experiment To Create ‘Districts Of Innovation’

Laura Isensee

Posted on July 26, 2016 · The designation allows districts to opt out of certain Texas education rules.

Tags charter schools district of innovation school reform Spring Branch ISD Texas Education

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Does More Time In Class Equal More Learning?

Laura Isensee

Posted on November 27, 2015 · Some charter school networks here in Houston, such as KIPP and YES Prep, have extended class time in their academic models.

Tags charter schools children at risk education extended learning time kipp school reform yes prep

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Spring Branch, Fort Bend school boards approve teacher pay raises

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Posted on June 21, 2022 · First-year teachers in Spring Branch ISD will earn $62,000 in 2022-23 and other eligible employees will get 3% raises.

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IDEA Public Schools Parts Ways With CEO, COO After Review Of Charter’s Finances

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Posted on May 26, 2021 · In a letter to the school community, Board President Al Lopez announced the departure of CEO JoAnn Gama and COO Irma Muñoz after an in-depth legal and forensic review into the network's finances.

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Is Your Houston-Area School Open Now That The Winter Storm Has Passed?

Laura Isensee

Posted on February 14, 2021 · As power outages continue, many K-12 schools, colleges and universities have announced closures through the end of the week.

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K-12 Educators Begin To Map Out The New School Year

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Posted on May 14, 2020 · Proposed safety measures -- like smaller classes and more cleaning -- cost more. But revenues are down, especially in Texas where the state relies on oil and gas revenue and sales taxes to fund its share of schools’ budget.

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