Education News
Two Houston School Board Incumbents Seek Reelection, Two Others Step Down
Posted on · Despite the threat of a state takeover, the Houston school board elections will move forward.
Education News
Health & Science
Gov. Abbott Marks Creation Of UH College Of Medicine
Posted on · Texas Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed HB 826, creating the medical school, at an event on UH's main campus.
In-Depth
Why The University Of St. Thomas Is Launching A Complete Restructuring
Posted on · In a recent interview, the university's current president, Richard Ludwick, told News 88.7 that last year, the small Catholic liberal arts college had about a $2 million deficit out of a $65 million total budget.
Education News
From Secret Meetings To Free Meals: 10 Reasons Why TEA Is Recommending A State Takeover Of HISD
Posted on · Here are 10 reasons why investigators recommended the state take over the Houston school district, though they signaled that the findings don’t address all the allegations raised and they could investigate HISD even more.
Education News
Houston School District Earns ‘B’ Grade From State, But Not Enough Improvement At Struggling Schools
Posted on · The new grades give Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath another factor to consider as he weighs the possibility of removing the HISD nine-member board of trustees and installing an outside board of managers instead.
In-Depth
Why The Largest Charter School Network in Texas Is Coming To Houston
Posted on · For years, IDEA Public Schools has been the darling of both private philanthropy and federal grant administrators, winning $117 million earlier this year, the largest federal grant ever for charter school expansion.
Houston Matters
How Did Children Fare In The Last Texas Legislature?
Posted on · Mandi Kimball of Children at Risk is pleased with the attention lawmakers gave children’s issues this past session.
Education News
‘This Is Not Going To Be Easy’: El Paso Students Start School In Wake Of Tragedy
Posted on · The first day of class in El Paso's largest school district comes more than a week after a deadly mass shooting. "It's not at all, in any way, a typical start of school," the superintendent says.
News
New Details Emerge From State’s Special Investigation Into The Houston School Board
Posted on · The Houston school board has until Aug. 15 to submit its official response to the TEA.
Education News
State Investigators Finish Their Preliminary Probe Into Houston School Board
Posted on · News 88.7 has also confirmed with two school board members that the Houston board has received a copy of the preliminary report, but it is not public.
Education News
KIPP Charter School Network Eyes More Expansion, 25 Years After Starting In Houston
Posted on · Earlier this year, KIPP was awarded over $80 million from the U.S. Department of Education’s Charter Schools Program to open more campuses.
Education News
Texas Education Agency May Tighten Oversight For Off-Campus Special Ed Programs
Posted on · The proposed rule specifically includes county programs, such as the alternative special ed schools run by the Harris County Department of Education.
In-Depth
4 Factors Behind Kashmere High’s Expected Passing State Grade
Posted on · Houston's Kashmere High School has been on the state's list of so-called "failing" schools longer than any other school in Texas. But that's expected to change this summer. Here are four reasons why.
In-Depth
State Lawmakers Hand Texas Public Universities Stricter, More Uniform Free Speech Rules
Posted on · Under SB 18, Texas universities can’t decide whether to schedule a speaker based on "any anticipated controversy related to the event" -- though they can consider security needs.
Education News
State Agencies Try To Push More Companies To Offer Paid Internships For Texas Students
Posted on · The Texas Education Agency, the state’s Workforce Commission and the Higher Education Coordinating Board launched what they call an internship challenge in 2017.