Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2211: Concrete Canoe
Posted on · Episode: 2211 Concrete Canoe: a metaphor, a vehicle for learning, and new technology in old clothing. Today, we build our boat from concrete.
Tag: students
Town Square
Teacher’s Appreciation Week Highlights Those Who Impact Our Lives And Our Children’s Lives
Posted on · Teacher Appreciation Week began on Monday, May 3, and ends on Friday, May 7th. Parents, students, and alumni are encouraged to reach out to teachers to express their thanks and appreciation.
Mockingbird & Armadillo
WATCH: A Recipe For Success | Mockingbird and Armadillo
Posted on · One local foundation is helping our children to learn how to make healthier dietary choices.
Houston Matters
Serving At-Risk Youth On Houston’s North Side
Posted on · Educator Bianca Arriazola shares her passion for motivating students to succeed.
Houston Matters
For Houston Educator, Being A Better Teacher Begins By Understanding ‘How Humans Learn’
Posted on · Rice University’s Joshua Eyler discusses book, How Humans Learn: The Science and Stories Behind Effective College Teaching.
Houston Matters
Being the New Kid in School Can Bring Mental Health Challenges
Posted on · We learn what can be done to help students transition to a new school.
News
Clear Backpack Policy To Start At Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Posted on · The district middle school and high school students will be required to have the clear backpacks
News
Poverty Poses Challenges For Schools – And Texas’ Future, Education Leaders Say
Posted on · College is getting more expensive and students need more help than ever to pay for it
News
7 Students Injured In Texas School Bus Accident
Posted on · The Texas Department of Public Safety reports the students were taken to a hospital for examinations
Houston Matters
What Role Do School Counselors Play After A School Shooting?
Posted on · As Santa Fe High School students return to class, Houston Matters learns about the role school counselors play in helping them deal with a traumatic event.
News
UPDATE: Santa Fe Shooting Suspect’s Father Thinks He Was Bullied
Posted on · Officials say they are tightening security at campuses when students return
News
Students Describe Terror Inside Santa Fe High School During Deadly Shooting
Posted on · As students huddled inside an art room supply closet, they frantically called police and their parents as the alleged shooter — a 17-year-old classmate — stalked the school. "He said, 'Surprise' and then he started shooting," said one survivor. Police say the student admitted responsibility for the shooting.
Transportation
Students Can Ride For Free This Summer On Metro’s Buses And Trains
Posted on · Fares are being waived for students in kindergarten through college
News
Students Held Another School Walkout, This Time For Gun Rights
Posted on · A high school senior had called for the nationwide demonstration that took place Wednesday. "These Parkland high school students do not speak for my generation," he wrote in an op-ed.
Houston Matters
Where Are Seniors From 2006-2008 Now?
Posted on · A new report from Rice University examines college enrollment of HISD students and found some large disparities.