Education News
What Teachers, Districts Think About The New ‘Texas Plan’ For School Funding
Posted on · Some don't believe the bill goes far enough -- or even goes down the wrong path.
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Houston Matters
How Tutoring His Cousin Led Sal Khan To Revolutionize Online Education
Posted on · The founder of Khan Academy explains how he left a career in finance to lead a nonprofit that makes online educational videos.
Education News
Texas Teacher Pay Emerges As A Sticking Point Between House And Senate
Posted on · The Senate is proposing $5,000 raises for each teacher and librarian. The House is calling for raising minimum salaries and increasing benefits.
Education News
Here’s What You Need To Know About Texas School Finance
Posted on · The Governor has declared school funding an emergency item this legislative session, and it appears lawmakers may overhaul how Texas funds its public schools.
Education News
Report: White School Districts In Texas Have $830 More Per Student
Posted on · While the national gap was about $2,200 per student, Texas fared slightly better.
Education News
Texas Senate Panel Advances $5,000 Teacher Pay Raise Proposal
Posted on · The bill, which would cost $3.9 billion, received unanimous support from the Senate Finance Committee.
Education News
Why Houston Business Leaders Say It’s Time To Fix Texas School Finance
Posted on · In a new white paper, the Greater Houston Partnership describes how it's getting harder for employers to find and hire qualified people for jobs that require training beyond a high school diploma.
Houston Matters
Former Crosby Superintendent Keith Moore Addresses His Role In District’s Financial Crisis
Posted on · Moore spent more than half an hour reading a prepared statement and answering questions from frustrated community members at a board meeting Tuesday night.
Education News
5 Ways Extra Arts Education Benefits Houston Students
Posted on · "Anecdotally, educators -- and especially arts advocates and arts educators -- they’re not surprised at all."
Red, White & Blue
WATCH: Why Is Houston ISD So Dysfunctional?
Posted on · Catch the latest episode of "Red, White and Blue."
Politics
How Will Texas Lawmakers Pay For School Finance Reform If They Cap Property Tax Revenue?
Posted on · Right now, the big idea on the table from Gov. Greg Abbott is to cap annual increases in property tax revenue to 2.5 percent. This plan would give property owners a bigger break than it would give schools extra money -- three times as big.
Houston Matters
Adventure Playgrounds Put Kids In Charge Of How They Play And Create
Posted on · As Houston prepares to host a conference on the concept of "playwork," we visit a local adventure playground to learn more.
Education News
With Ongoing State Probe, Houston School Board May Delay Superintendent Search
Posted on · The HISD board is expected to vote on suspending the search at its next regular meeting on Feb. 14.
Education News
PHOTOS: Kinder High School For The Performing And Visual Arts Inaugurates New Downtown Campus
Posted on · We take a peek inside the new 168,000-square-foot building that spans five stories.
News
New Video Gives Inside Look At Deep Dysfunction At Houston School Board
Posted on · The video raises yet more questions about the Houston school board’s ability to function and govern the state’s largest school district.