Education News
Wiley College graduates have tuition balances paid off by anonymous donor
Posted on · The estimated total for the balances owed to the historically black East Texas college by the graduating class of 2022 was about $300,000.
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Texas moves one step closer to adopting a new, more rigorous teacher certification exam
Posted on · The State Board of Education must still approve use of the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment, which was dropped by two states that had adopted it.
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Texas teacher salaries largely lag behind the national average
Posted on · The National Education Association continues to search for salaries for new teachers, while in Texas the pay for experienced educators is stagnant.
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A conversation on human and sex trafficking – What are the signs? Why is Houston a main hub?
Posted on · Today, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we focus on human and sex trafficking, where we talk with local experts and one survivor-turned author and advocate.
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Legislation is impacting the transgender community – particularly trans youth
Posted on · For “Transgender Day of Visibility”, we talk with a legal expert about the latest developments in transgender laws.
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World leaders continue to look for resolution to war in Ukraine, Houston dance company helps refugees and orphans
Posted on · Today, we explore the Russia-Ukraine headlines and meet a Houston couple who are working to help the displaced orphans of this conflict.
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International Women’s Day focuses on raising awareness against bias and taking action for equality
Posted on · National experts join us to discuss the situations and injustices that women face in the US and globally. Plus, with breaking news of President Biden’s ban on Russian oil imports, we discuss what that means for Houston’s oil and gas industry.
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National Read Across America Day aims to create and celebrate a nation of diverse readers
Posted on · What are the books that opened your eyes to the world? Which ones helped shape who you are? Today, we discuss the importance of literacy and representation in books, as well as recent challenges to reading materials.
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What exactly is Critical Race Theory and why is it being banned?
Posted on · Today, we define, explain, and take listeners' questions about Critical Race Theory.
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What is the origin of Black History Month?
Posted on · Experts talk about how and why Black History Month came to be and the importance of acknowledging achievement of African Americans at every opportunity possible.
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Here are the Houston-area schools closed Friday ahead of freezing temperatures
Posted on · The following Houston-area schools will be closed Friday due to a winter storm bringing below-freezing temperatures into the region.
Education News
HISD will keep its mask mandate and expand COVID testing as omicron continues to spread
Posted on · In an email to parents last week, Superintendent Millard House II said the district would maintain its mask mandate "at all district facilities, schools, and buses."
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President Biden extends student loan payment freeze through May 1
Posted on · President Biden extended relief for federal student loan borrowers for an additional 90 days because borrowers are "still coping with the impacts of the pandemic." Payments now resume May 1.
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Former HISD leader indicted in connection to alleged multi-million dollar bribery scheme
Posted on · The 26-count indictment accuses former COO Brian Busby of awarding HISD contracts to HISD contract vendor Anthony Hutchison in return for cash bribes and home remodeling.
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Teachers in Fort Bend ISD are facing extreme pressures as staffing shortages continue
Posted on · “I get at least three to five calls a week of teachers in tears, saying ‘I'm done, I can't do this anymore,” said Glenda Guzman Macal, president of Fort Bend AFT.