Posted on · People across Texas are testifying to lawmakers about the state's public school accountability system. A legislative committee came to Houston to hear what people in this area suggest should be done to improve accountability standards. Laurie Johnson has more.
Posted on · More than a decade ago the American Federation of Teachers began an examination of the states' teaching standards. This year's report is out and Texas falls roughly in the middle. The State's math and science standards got high marks, but social studies and English need work.
Posted on · Houston ISD parents now have a new way to find out how much progress is made their children's school. As Rod Rice reports, HISD is offering a color coded report card.
Posted on · The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is offering to teach kids how to fish, in a series of free workshops starting Saturday at Brazos Bend State Park. Houston Public Radio's Jim Bell has more.
Posted on · Former First Lady Barbara Bush was the guest of honor at a meeting for the Great Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Bush spoke to the group about promoting literacy. Houston Public Radio's Laurie Johnson has more.
Posted on · The Houston School District is hiring people to be teachers through the Alternative Certification Program. This is the program that brings people into education from other career fields, as Houston Public Radio's Jim Bell reports.
Posted on · Students at the University of Houston are interviewing veterans. The interviews will be archived in the Library of Congress. It's part of a national program to preserve the stories and experiences of war veterans. Houston Public Radio's Laurie Johnson reports.