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What to Learn from A School Shooting That Almost Happened
Posted on · News 88.7 examined one such case in Greater Houston, when a ninth grader at a local high school threatened to put bombs in the cafeteria in February, 2017.
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Houston School Board Reinstates Interim Superintendent, Sets Timeline for Final Search
Posted on · The board approves a timeline by which HISD could have a permanent superintendent by the end of April and green lights other measures meant to move past a bitter week.
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UPDATE: Houston School Board Apologizes for Contentious Meeting, Behavior Over Last Ten Months
Posted on · The nine members of the Houston school board refused to answer any questions from reporters at the press conference Monday and didn't explain why they decided to backtrack on changing leadership.
Education
Houston ISD Has Another Leadership Change This Year, after Contentious Board Meeting
Posted on · News 88.7 interviews board trustees Diana Dávila and Wanda Adams about hiring former HISD superintendent Abelardo Saavedra as the search continues for a permanent one
Education News
University of Houston President Delivers Fall Address
Posted on · Renu Khator talks about increased enrollment, the establishment of the College of Medicine and UH climbing 21 spots in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report rankings
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Understanding Crosby ISD’s Financial Crisis
Posted on · Reporter Shelby Webb explains why the district is moving forward with layoffs.
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Advocacy Group Flags Low Graduation Rates at Some Houston Schools
Posted on · Children at Risk uses a stricter calculation for graduation rates than the state of Texas
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Deputy Commissioner Held Private Meetings in Houston When School District’s Future Was Uncertain
Posted on · Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University, said that there are two ways to look at the situation.
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Local School Superintendent Who Criticized Texans Quarterback Resigns
Posted on · Lynn Redden said his comment "You can't count on a black quarterback", which he posted on the Houston Chronicle's Facebook page, was "wrong and inappropriate."
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New Online Toolkit Offers Tips, Best Practices to Keep Schools Safe
Posted on · The toolkit for Texas educators and families includes sections on students' rights and students with disabilities.
Immigration
Center for New American Children Launches in Houston
Posted on · The center aims to bring together educators and immigrant rights groups to raise awareness, share information and make policy recommendations.
Education News
Houston School Board Votes to Launch National Search for New Superintendent
Posted on · At a special meeting Thursday night, several parents urged the board to be transparent.
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Houston Fire Gets Ballistic Vests, Ivanka Trump at Johnson Space Center, New School Mental Health, Bullying Prevention Program, And More
Posted on · What we're following today at Houston Public Media
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Houston Schools Launch New “Be Nice” Program for Mental Health, Bullying Prevention
Posted on · It may sound simple, but the training -- dubbed "Be Nice" -- could have important, positive effects on school climate, according to early research.
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As Police See More Fake Threats, FBI Urges Students to #ThinkBeforeYouPost
Posted on · Fake threats waste time and resources, police say, and lead to serious consequences