Party Politics
Houston Mayor race: Sheila Jackson Lee announces candidacy
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Category: schools
Town Square
Education Reform Advocate AJ Crabill on How School Boards Can Become More Effective
Posted on · The former TEA Deputy Commissioner discusses why school boards fail and how they can be improved.
Education News
Spring Branch ISD trustees vote to handle book challenges themselves, streamlining review process amidst backlog of ‘frivolous’ complaints
Posted on · Elected board members for the Houston-area school district suspended the first two layers of the book review process, which involve input from teachers, librarians and school administrators.
Education
Most children suffering from depression in Texas remained untreated, new report says
Posted on · The report addresses food insecurity, lapses in child care and HISD's performance while providing recommendations to school districts and state lawmakers.
Houston
UH students rally for more mental health resources after two student suicides this semester
Posted on · Students at the rally are calling on the University to increase mental health resource funding and make modifications to Agnes Arnold Hall to make it more difficult to access open areas on the upper floors of the building.
Education
Alvin ISD adds book vending machine to elementary school, making reading more “rewarding” for students
Posted on · The machine is called Inchy’s Bookworm Vending Machine and was placed in the school last month. The machine holds around 275 books.
Party Politics
Hostile Takeover?
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Education
Houston ISD to host hiring event for teachers, nurses, admins for next school year
Posted on · Jackie Anderson, president of the Houston Federation of Teachers, believes higher wages and better working conditions will be key to alleviating the shortage.
Education
Tensions rise at TEA’s first community meeting about Houston ISD takeover
Posted on · Attendees began questioning the absence of the man who will be choosing the board, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath. “Where is Mike Morath?” shouted one audience member.
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.
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.