Posted on · Right now, the big idea on the table from Gov. Greg Abbott is to cap annual increases in property tax revenue to 2.5 percent. This plan would give property owners a bigger break than it would give schools extra money -- three times as big.
Posted on · As Houston prepares to host a conference on the concept of "playwork," we visit a local adventure playground to learn more.
Posted on · The HISD board is expected to vote on suspending the search at its next regular meeting on Feb. 14.
Posted on · We take a peek inside the new 168,000-square-foot building that spans five stories.
Posted on · The video raises yet more questions about the Houston school board’s ability to function and govern the state’s largest school district.
Posted on · For over a year, the threat of a state takeover has loomed over the Houston school district because of poor academics at several schools. Now, the elected board could be replaced with outside managers for an entirely different reason: governance.
Posted on · A new animated video aims to teach students as young as pre-k about emergency response.
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Posted on · The Houston Independent School District is searching for a permanent leader, since the last superintendent, Richard Carranza, left abruptly almost a year ago.
Posted on · Through Pride Prep, students can take classes for both high school and college credit.
Posted on · Some parents say that those standardized tests already have too many high stakes.
Posted on · The school board is also moving forward with hiring an executive coach, so members can better lead the state’s largest school district.
Posted on · The school district is hosting a series of community meetings to get input on its search for a permanent leader.
Posted on · The presidents of the Texas State Teachers Association and the Houston Federation of Teachers also criticize merit based pay in public education.
Posted on · We discuss how higher education has adapted to a constantly changing world.