Texas
DPS: 19 students, 2 adults dead in Uvalde grade school shooting
Posted on · All of those killed were in a single classroom, officials said.
Education News
Party Politics
Party Politics: Abortion-Rights Bombshell Part 2 – The Fallout
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Education News
Gov. Greg Abbott voices clear support for school voucher program
Posted on · Abbott said he supports giving parents the option to attend private school “with state funding following the student.” Such measures have failed in the Legislature in the past.
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.
Education News
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.
Education News
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.
Politics
Fort Bend ISD school board candidate faces criticism over inflammatory tweets
Posted on · David Hamilton, a self-identified conservative, has accused Democrats of trying to sexualize Kindergarteners.
Town Square
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.
Politics
Dan Patrick’s plan to end tenure at Texas universities could have dire consequences, experts warn
Posted on · Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he’ll make legislation eliminating tenure at state universities – as a way to ban the teaching of critical race theory – a top priority for the 88th Texas Legislature.
Town Square
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.
Health & Science
Houston-area nursing students are learning through mixed-reality simulations
Posted on · Mixed reality is one way the University of St. Thomas is helping relieve its shortage of nursing educators.
Town Square
Houston wellness coach shares inspiring story of self-discovery and healing in new book. Plus, Theater Under the Stars is ready for its season debut!
Posted on · We talk with TaShell Williams about her book 'One Lung to Live', which takes us on a personal journey of how tragedy can produce inspiration and equip us with life lessons that help us become better versions of ourselves. And, live theatre is back, with Theatre Under the Stars announcing its lineup for the upcoming 2022 – 2023 season that starts in September.
Education News
With cases of COVID-19 down, some Texas school districts have made mask wearing optional
Posted on · School districts in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio are letting students, teachers and staff decide for themselves on whether to wear face coverings.
Town Square
The humanitarian, economic, and political impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Posted on · Experts discuss the connection between the Harris County community and the Ukrainian community – and how Russian's invasion of Ukraine will impact both.
Town Square
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.