Education News
Houston School District Ramps Up Advertising Campaign To Stem Enrollment Decline
Posted on · This fall, HISD expects to lose about 1,500 students, in addition to some 4,000 who left last year.
Education News
Education News
Houston’s Special Ed Enrollment Still Lags National Rate
Posted on · In 2016, when the Houston Chronicle revealed that Texas had an arbitrary cap on special ed at 8.5% of all students, special ed enrollment in Houston schools was 7.3%, according to state data. Now, it’s just 7.5%.
Texas
UT-Austin Will Provide Free Tuition To Undergrad Students With Family Incomes Below $65,000 Starting In 2020
Posted on · The UT System allocated $160 million of its oil money for the project.
Politics
Democratic Presidential Candidates Discuss Education Policies At Houston Forum
Posted on · Ten of the Democratic presidential candidates discussed their education policies at the National Education Association's annual assembly.
Education News
Houston’s Kashmere High School Poised to Pass State’s Grade
Posted on · Kashmere High is one of four schools in the Houston Independent School District that must improve this year or the rating could trigger steep state penalties.
In-Depth
Houston Middle School Students Get Ahead On College, Careers Early On
Posted on · "If we really want to change the trajectory of our students in a very systemic and broad and meaningful way, we need to invest in our students earlier on."
Politics
Democratic Presidential Candidates To Address Education Policies At Houston’s GRB Convention Center Friday
Posted on · The National Education Association will host the forum as part of its annual assembly.
Education News
Houston School Board Approves Teacher Raises, Increases Minimum Wage
Posted on · The budget also includes raises for teachers of between 3.5 and 8 percent, and one-time bonuses of $1,000 and extra vacation for administrators making over $75,000 instead of permanent raises.
Transportation
Houston’s First Self-Driving Shuttle Rolls Out At Texas Southern University
Posted on · The autonomous vehicle will have an operator on board during a pilot program.
Houston Matters
Local Teacher Advocate Group Calls For Higher Teacher Pay
Posted on · Texas is rolling out new school finance rules and the Houston School board meets Tuesday to discuss how to spend millions in additional funding.
Education News
More Houston-Area Students Gearing Up For College With Their “Squads”
Posted on · "I think the ideal outcome is that students see each other as a resource."
Top Stories
School Finance Bill Worth $11.6 Billion Becomes State Law, Harris County Could Debut Joint Primary Voting In 2020, And Lack Of AC In Texas Prisons
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
News
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs $11.6 Billion School Finance Measure Into Law
Posted on · The high-priority bill boosts per-student funding and reduces property taxes across the state.
Education News
TEA Slated To Commission Independent Study On STAAR Reading Level
Posted on · The study will be peer reviewed and presented in public.
Education News
Texas’ Spending On Higher Ed Has Yet To Recover From Great Recession, Pew Report Finds
Posted on · The state is one of 40 whose spending on higher education has yet to return to pre-2008 levels.