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Imaginarium

Video: Building Houston’s Super School, Chapter 2

Tomeka Weatherspoon

Posted on August 2, 2017 · Furr High School is attempting to encorporate student choice into their curriculum.

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Imaginarium

Video: Building Houston’s Super School, Chapter 1

Tomeka Weatherspoon

Posted on July 24, 2017 · The 'super school' concept aims to produce learners that are better able to adapt to a consistently changing world.

Tags Bertie Simmons Building a Super School education Furr High School houston high schools Laurene Powell Jobs personalized learning Super School XQ

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Houston School Board Adopts New Recommendations, Dissolves Special Ed Panel

Posted on September 13, 2018 · In other business at its meeting Thursday night, the Houston school board moved to settle two lawsuits with former employees.

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Houston School Board Rejects Budget, Creates New Holiday

Posted on June 15, 2018 · Starting in the 2019-2020 school year, Houston students can add a new holiday to their calendars to celebrate the lives and legacies of two Latino leaders.

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Houston Matters

Allegations Of Grade Changing At Furr H.S., And Monkey Business In San Antonio: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of The Week’s News

Posted on May 25, 2018 · Our panel of non-experts weighs in on the week’s news and decides if the stories are good, bad, or ugly.

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Investigation Into Furr High’s Principal Uncovers Grade Changes

Posted on May 22, 2018 · The principal, Bertie Simmons, had led Furr High school for over 10 years and the school got national attention when it won a $10 million grant.

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