Houston Matters
Houston Federation Of Teachers Takes Issue With Takeover Of HISD Board
Posted on · The union representing educators at HISD says the law used to justify the takeover is being misused and undermines the democratic process.
Education News
Texas
Report: Texas Home To More Rural Students Than Any Other State
Posted on · Texas spends an average of $5,386 on instruction per rural student, according to research from the Rural Schools and Community Trust. That is far less than most states.
Education News
In Performance Review Of HISD, State Agency Finds District Could Save Millions, Board Fosters “Distrust And Animosity”
Posted on · The Legislative Budget Board found five major areas where HISD can improve and potentially save over $40 million a year.
Education News
State Education Commissioner Moves To Takeover HISD, Replace Entire Elected School Board
Posted on · The Texas Education Agency has already posted the application for any HISD resident to apply to join the board of managers.
Education News
In Races for Houston School Board, Incumbents Lose To Their Challengers
Posted on · But the winners of these four seats on the HISD board of trustees may not take the full powers of the office, as a state takeover of HISD is looking increasingly likely.
Education News
State Denies HISD’s Appeal Of Wheatley’s ‘F’ Rating, Raising Chance Of State Takeover
Posted on · "Consequently, the rating for Wheatley High School cannot be changed, and your appeal is denied."
News
TEA Final Report Calls For State Takeover Of Houston School Board
Posted on · TEA investigators have submitted their final report on the HISD board. It has found multiple members violated open meetings rules and interfered with vendor contracts.
Top Stories
Final Hearing On Harris County Bail Settlement, Bus Service To HISD’s Alternative High School Cancelled, And Decline In Oil And Gas Jobs
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Education News
Advocates Raise Concern Over Canceled Bus Service To Houston’s Alternative High School
Posted on · Houston students sent to the alternative campus already face a high risk of dropping out. Advocates now worry that without bus service, their risk of dropping out is even higher.
News
A Major Route Through The UH Campus Is Getting A New Look With More Space For Bikers, Walkers
Posted on · City and county officials say they want to make Cullen Boulevard more accessible for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders.
Education News
Houston School Board Candidates Find Uncertainty A Challenge On The Campaign Trail
Posted on · It’s widely expected that Texas' Education Commissioner Mike Morath will replace the elected Houston school board with outside managers either because of poor academic performance or the board’s behavior.
Education News
More Rice University Students Share Accounts Of Sexual Misconduct On Campus
Posted on · School administrators apologized last week for how they handled one student’s sexual assault case.
Local
We Made A “Mistake”: Rice University Officials Apologize, Say They Mishandled Case Of Alleged Sexual Assault
Posted on · An anonymous opinion piece published in the student newspaper, The Rice Thresher, prompted the apology from university officials.
Education News
#RealCollege Conference Comes To Houston To Fight Hunger And Homelessness On Campuses
Posted on · Between a third and a half of all college students in the country struggle to find enough food to eat or a place to live.
Mockingbird & Armadillo
WATCH: A Recipe For Success | Mockingbird and Armadillo
Posted on · One local foundation is helping our children to learn how to make healthier dietary choices.