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Anita Wadhwa speaks at Houston Public Media's Story Slam in Houston, Wednesday Nov. 8, 2017. (Photo by Michael Stravato)

Building Houston's Super School

Teacher Story Slam: Educators Share Their Take On Innovation, Challenges

Posted on November 16, 2017 · Teachers from across Houston share what they have found as challenges -- and solutions -- to innovate and move education forward

Houston Matters

Full Show: Infrastructure Gaps Slow Harvey Recovery, And Teachers Tell Their Stories (Nov. 16, 2017)

Posted on November 16, 2017 · On Thursday's Houston Matters: HISD leaders are working on a plan to turn around struggling Kashmere High School. Plus, some community leaders say gaps in Houston’s civic infrastructure are slowing Harvey recovery efforts. We find out what they mean. And some local teachers share stories from their time in the classroom.

Building Houston's Super School

Join Us For ‘Teacher Story Slam’

Posted on October 31, 2017 · This story-telling event on Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. will feature true stories, as teachers step up to the mic to share tips -- and inspiration – from their classrooms

Houston Matters

Severe weather in Houston (Nov. 30, 2023)

Posted on November 30, 2023 · On Thursday's show: With potential severe weather expected in the area, we talk about what Houstonians should be prepared for and how to stay safe. And we recap the Atlantic hurricane season as it comes to an end.

Houston Matters

Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico (Nov. 28, 2023)

Posted on November 28, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: We get the latest on an oil spill off the Louisiana coast and how it might affect Texas. And we talk with improver extraordinaire Ben Schwartz, who’s also known for being the movie voice of Sonic the Hedgehog.

HISD

Houston ISD sets new student achievement goals as board struggles to gain public trust

Posted on November 16, 2023 · When the appointed board of managers held community engagement meetings throughout the month of September, attendees had a lot to say about their priorities for the district, with concerns including budgetary and safety matters, curriculum and equitable distribution of resources.

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.

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Building Houston's Super School

Teacher Story Slam: Educators Share Their Take On Innovation, Challenges

Houston Matters

Full Show: Infrastructure Gaps Slow Harvey Recovery, And Teachers Tell Their Stories (Nov. 16, 2017)

Building Houston's Super School

Join Us For ‘Teacher Story Slam’

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