Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: The former president of USA Gymnastics has been arrested in relation to an indictment in Texas. Then, Crosby ISD's superintendent discusses his district's financial woes. Plus, we learn how Houston can cope with projected population growth. And Markus Zusak talks about his novel, Bridge of Clay.
Posted on · The nine members of the Houston school board refused to answer any questions from reporters at the press conference Monday and didn't explain why they decided to backtrack on changing leadership.
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn why some HISD board members pushed for a new interim superintendent. Then, former astronaut Scott Kelly talks about spending a year in space. Plus, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And the classical ensemble Loop38 translates visual art into music.
Posted on · At a special meeting Thursday night, several parents urged the board to be transparent.
Posted on · News 88.7 asked Grenita Lathan how long she’d be willing to lead the district without a permanent contract.
Posted on · Acting superintendent Grenita Lathan has served that role for about two months and is the first black woman to lead the Houston Independent School District
Posted on · News 88.7 education reporter Laura Isensee updates Houston Matters on the process of improving several failing schools in the Houston Independent School District, about turnover and contention in the district's top leadership, and allegations of bullying against the superintendent of Katy ISD.
Posted on · Hindt has denied the claims but says he did "dumb things" prior to a religious awakening
Posted on · Katy ISD Superintendent cited a "dishonest smear campaign" as reason for his departure, and said his family is now his number one priority.
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We hear from outgoing HISD Superintendent Richard Carranza. Then, we offer you another chance to share the good news in your life. Plus, our non-experts discuss The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of the week's news. And we talk with one of the founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Posted on · "I'm not fleeing anything," Carranza told News 88.7 in an interview.
Posted on · Some would like to consider alternative candidates who come from the business world, instead of traditional K-12 education
Posted on · A live press conference with the #HISD Board of Education regarding Superintendent Carranza's departure from the district.
Posted on · Houston Independent School District Superintendent Richard Carranza, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and HISD Interim Chief of Police Paul Cordova discuss:
Posted on · In major urban districts, like Houston, the average pay was more than $300,000, but only rose by about 1 percent