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Substitute Hurt in Santa Fe Shooting Calls for More Training
Posted on · Ten people died and 13 were injured inside Santa Fe High School on May 18
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News
Starbucks Training Focuses On The Evolving Study Of Unconscious Bias
Posted on · Scientists and leadership trainers says it's nearly impossible to train people out of their biases, but organizations can develop ways of mitigating the effects of it. Often, it involves teamwork.
Education News
Houston Teachers Learn How to Deal with Trauma in the Classroom
Posted on · Teachers said that they're concerned many of their students in poorer communities already dealt with emotional stress even before Harvey devastated their neighborhoods.
Health & Science
CPR Is For When You Least Expect It
Posted on · “I don’t know if I could have done it."
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Texas Senator Wants Teens To Learn What To Do During Police Stops
Posted on · "Comply, then complain" and similar phrases could become all too familiar to Texas' newest drivers, as lawmakers work this week to push two solutions to the rift between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve.
Houston Matters
Parkour: The Art of Efficient Movement
Posted on · We learn about parkour — a physical training regimen focused on getting a person from point to point in the most efficient manner. Cameron Pratto from Houston’s Urban Movement tells us more.
Houston Matters
Are ROTC Programs Still Necessary?
Posted on · Last month, the Houston Chronicle reported on a review by the Government Accountability Office of eight of the state's 22 Reserve Officers Training Corps units – more commonly known as ROTC. In 2013, Congress eliminated a number of such units nationwide, as they weren't producing enough officers. That's the concern here in Texas as well. […]
Houston Matters
Sports Monday: Rockets Head for the Stretch Run & Dynamo Set to Begin Season
Posted on · As we do most Mondays, we check in with CultureMap Houston sports columnist MK Bower about the goings-on in Houston sports, including the stretch run for the Rockets, spring training developments for the Astros, and the start of another season of soccer for the Houston Dynamo.
Houston Matters
Training the Next Generation of Hispanic Journalists
Posted on · We hear from Raymond Ruiz, whose El Gato Media Network trains and develops Hispanic college students into media professionals, providing hands-on experience in journalism, media production, public relations, social media and photography.
Houston Matters
Do You Really Need A College Degree to Work in Houston?
Posted on · There are a lot of paths to a quality education. While many may go straight from high school to a four year college, others enter the work force, or the military for a time, and then may return to school. Some attend trade schools or community colleges. Some never pursue higher education. An initiative launched […]