Houston
University of Houston temporarily closes academic building after second student death in 2023
Posted on · UH President Renu Khator said Monday leaders will sit down with students and faculty to determine what to do with Agnes Arnold Hall.
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News
With funding ending, 44% of child care programs likely to close within the next year, survey says
Posted on · Texas Workforce Commission provided over $34.6 billion using the CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act in 2021 and 2022. Many programs are receiving their final payments in the coming months.
Town Square
Resuming the Discussion on the Texas Education Agency’s Takeover of Houston ISD
Posted on · We continue the conversation on this important issue affecting the Houston community.
Town Square
Texas Education Agency’s Announced Takeover of Houston ISD: What Does this Mean, and What Happens Next?
Posted on · Our experts share what you need to know about this action and answer your questions and concerns.
Education
Considering race, class and power in Texas Education Agency’s takeover of Houston Independent School District
Posted on · The Texas Education Agency is seizing control of the largest school district in the state. For both supporters and opponents of the takeover, race and class plays an undeniable central role in the move.
Education
Texas Education Agency announces takeover of the Houston Independent School District
Posted on · The state-appointed managers will hold immense power. They can control the budget, school closures, collaborations with charter networks, policies around curriculum and library books, as well as hiring or firing the superintendent, among other important decisions.
Houston Matters
The pros and cons of the STAAR test going online
Posted on · While some teachers have reservations about the now fully online STAAR exam, their anxiety may be offset by younger students’ relief.
Education
Upcoming program will help Katy ISD students obtain commercial driver’s licenses
Posted on · The new program for older high school students, expected to launch in August, will be taught by an Edinburg-based training school for truck drivers.
Party Politics
Trainwreck
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Education
Crosby ISD becomes largest district in Texas to approve four-day school week
Posted on · While the school district found majority support for the proposal, some have concerns about how the new schedule will affect marginalized populations like economically disadvantaged families and disabled students.
Party Politics
Born to Run
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
schools
Houston ISD receives $300,000 to develop a new recycling program from various business leaders
Posted on · Lantrip Elementary, an environmental science magnet school at HISD, is one of 20 participating schools and facilities for the recycling program.
schools
Houston ISD receives $300,000 to develop a new recycling program from various business leaders
Posted on · Lantrip Elementary, an environmental science magnet school at HISD, is one of 20 participating schools and facilities for the recycling program.
Criminal Justice
11-year-old charged in sexual assault of 6-year-old on Aldine ISD bus
Posted on · Harris County District Attorney's Office confirmed that it accepted three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child against an 11-year-old who allegedly lured a 6-year-old student to the back of a school bus and sexually assaulted him.
HISD
Houston ISD teacher under investigation after reportedly biting student, hitting another with tennis racket
Posted on · A teacher at Kashmere High School has been temporarily reassigned amidst allegations that he assaulted two students on campus last week.