Education
Houston elementary students conduct annual survey on most popular holiday toys
Posted on · The survey results from Longfellow Elementary showed most third- to fifth-graders want an iPhone or the latest PlayStation for the holidays.
Category: HISD
Education
Houston ISD sees sharp declines in math and reading performance, along with rest of country, in first national assessment test since pandemic
Posted on · The National Assessment of Educational Progress, conducted this year for the first time since 2019, found that student achievement declined across the country in math and reading. The results were similar in HISD, one of the participating urban districts in the study.
Houston
FBI addresses string of false threats made against Houston-area schools
Posted on · High schools in Aldine, Houston and Klein ISDs were the subject of unsubstantiated threats of violence this week.
Voting
Weeklong outreach initiative helping Houston ISD students register to vote
Posted on · The League of Women Voters of Houston is deploying volunteers to 39 high schools to educate students about voting and help them register.
Town Square
Health and safety tips for students returning to school
Posted on · Medical experts break down the latest on the new guidelines for COVID-19, what we need to know about monkeypox, and the important health checkups and vaccinations every child needs.
Education News
Houston ISD police not prepared for active-shooter scenario, superintendent says
Posted on · The HISD police department is requesting 200 rifles, 200 ballistic plate shields and rifle ammunition in order to more adequately train for an active-shooter response.
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.
HISD
Conservative challengers make gains on HISD Board of Trustees, but the effect on the district is unclear
Posted on · Bridget Wade beat incumbent trustee Anne Sung handily in Saturday’s runoff elections, while Kendall Baker edged out incumbent trustee Holly Flynn Vilaseca.
Election 2021
Masks, state takeovers and ‘critical race theory’ are on the ballot as 4 HISD board members face runoff challenges
Posted on · Local, state, and national issues are all influencing the runoff elections for four seats on the Houston Independent School District Board of Trustees. Early voting begins today.
Education News
HISD Trustees Name Sole Finalist For Superintendent Post
Posted on · Millard House II will inherit a district under the threat of state takeover.
Town Square
How H.I.S.D Plans To Move Forward From The Pandemic School Year
Posted on · Interim Superintendent, Dr. Grenita Lathan, addresses the concerns, rumors, and questions from listeners surrounding the future of the Houston Independent School District.
Town Square
Town Square: HISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan (Sept. 15, 2020)
Posted on · After a week of virtual learning in HISD's 2020-2021 school year, we hear about what's working and what needs improvement.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: HISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Granita Lathan, Psychiatrist Dr. George Santos and Social Advocate Jammy Kiggundu (August 12, 2020)
Posted on · Local experts in education and mental health discuss the unique challenges facing teachers, families and students, including safety, virtual learning and cyberbullying.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Teacher and Author Jennifer Mathieu-Blessington; And Remembering John Lewis with Cherry Steinwender (July 28, 2020)
Posted on · We remember the life and accomplishments of Congressman John Lewis, and a Houston high-school teacher talks about her concerns as schools get ready to re-open.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Psychiatrist Dr. Jon Stevens (July 21, 2020)
Posted on · A psychiatrist talks about the mental health challenges surrounding school re-openings, and Mayor Turner addresses Houston's health status.