Posted on · The school district says says it’s working with the Santa Fe Strong ‘Safety and Security Committee’ along with District stakeholders to develop recommendations to keep students and staff there safe
Posted on · Brandon and Jay talk about the Texas GOP convention and looking ahead to November
Posted on · In several school shootings across the country, student shooters pulled fire alarms to create panic and send victims from the classrooms into their gunfire
Posted on · In a state that doesn't require counselors in schools, Abbott is recommending school districts find money to hire more counselors and allow them to focus on student mental health rather than administrative tasks like scheduling and college admissions
Posted on · At a Senate hearing Monday, members of a select committee discussed mental health training and security cameras. But they failed to reach consensus on school architecture and metal detectors
Posted on · As a new school safety committee meets, some Texas students feel their voices aren’t being heard in the process.
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Student activists want their voices heard in a new school safety committee. We learn about some errors on recent STAAR tests. We discuss new federal legislation giving terminally ill patients the right to try experimental drugs. Veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers questions about your pets. And we get an update on Houston sports.
Posted on · One superintendent in southwest Houston said that his district’s done about as much as they can to tighten security without turning schools into fortresses.
Posted on · Brandon and Jay talk about what the U.S. Supreme Court's Masterpiece Cakeshop decision means for religious refusal laws in Texas
Posted on · Educators seek solutions for school security and safety
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We learn about a school safety summit being held today. Our local experts break down the latest political stories. Local food writers discuss their favorite places to go for late-night dining. And we learn about a new Houston Ballet performance inspired by Houston’s resilience during and after Harvey.
Posted on · "To look at it as sort of a panacea to school violence, or bullying or students at risk of suicide is kind of short-sighted."
Posted on · After the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, state officials and candidates were drawn into a public discussion of what to do next. The Democratic candidate for governor, someone with actual law enforcement experience, has had a more muted response.
Posted on · Abbott’s list includes 40 recommended proposals for improving school safety
Posted on · A participant in one of the roundtable discussions on school safety weighs in on Gov. Abbott's proposed plan.