Education News
Despite Leadership Changes, Furr High to Keep $10 Million Grant
Posted on · "At the end of the day, it has to be always what is in the best interest of those students and students first."
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Teachers Gear Up For A New Kind Of Ninth Grade
Posted on · Think of the instructor stepping away from the lecture podium and being more hands-on.
Houston Matters
Students Share Their Stories About Life at Unorthodox Furr HS
Posted on · (Above: Furr senior Milburgo Mora participated in many activities at school, including the Green Ambassadors and the media team. During his sophomore year, he and his friends would hang out at this rock, where students could write graffiti. Photo: Eric Kayne)This year, News 88.7’s education reporter Laura Isensee has been following developments at Houston’s Furr High […]
Houston Matters
Furr High School is Trying to Rethink High School, Including How Teachers are Hired
Posted on · (Above: Furr High School is experimenting with a new model for education, including how they hire teachers. Here, administrators watched applicants on a live video feed as they tried to solve clues and “escape the room” during the interview process. Photo: Laura Isensee | Houston Public Media) News 88.7 education reporter Laura Isensee has been following […]
Education News
What’s Next for Furr High School After $10 Million Grant
Posted on · "All we want to do here is change the world."