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Recent News About Houston Independent School District
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HISD recognizes Dana Darden as Star Educator
Dana Darden, principal of Benbrook Elementary School for 18 years, has been recognized as the HISD Star Educator.
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HISD honors Cynthia Requena Renteria as Star Educator
Cynthia Requena Renteria, a first-grade teacher at Benbrook Elementary School, has been recognized as this week's HISD Star Educator.
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HISD highlights principal Alvaro Montelongo's achievements
Alvaro Montelongo, Jr., principal of Scarborough High School, is making significant strides in his second year of transformation at the school.
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HISD partners with community to support families over holiday break
HISD and its community partners are collaborating to provide support for families during the holiday break.
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HISD recognizes Yurixi Rojas as Star Educator
Yurixi Rojas, an English and ESL teacher at Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center High School, has been recognized as this week's Star Educator by the Houston Independent School District (HISD).
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HISD honors Janite Grooms as Star Educator for her dedication to ESL students
Janite Grooms, an English and ESL teacher at Wisdom High School, has been recognized as this week's Star Educator.
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HISD celebrates one year of serving families through Sunrise Centers
November 1, 2024, marked the first anniversary of the Houston Independent School District's (HISD) seven Sunrise Centers.
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HISD highlights teacher Xenia Kaniouras' role in school's improved rating
Houston Independent School District's Highland Heights Elementary has made significant progress under the New Education System, improving its rating from a D to a B within a year.
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HISD recognizes Principal Lisa Hernandez as Star Educator
Principal Lisa Hernandez of Briarmeadow Charter School has been recognized as this week's HISD Star Educator.
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HISD recognizes Amanda Williams as Star Educator for impact at Fondren Middle School
Fondren Middle School's Amanda Williams is dedicated to impacting her students positively and observing their development. Last school year, as a sixth-grade social studies teacher, her dedication earned her the title of Campus Teacher of the Year. This year, she continues to excel in her role as an English Language Development Interventionist for the New Education System (NES) campus and has been recognized as HISD Star Educator of the week.
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HISD names diverse bond oversight committee for proposed projects
Houston Independent School District (HISD) has announced the members of its Bond Oversight Committee, which will oversee the progress and implementation of a proposed bond. The committee comprises 13 members and two alternates, all residents and taxpayers within HISD. The committee members come from diverse fields including accounting, construction, engineering, government, education, law, finance, edtech, and energy.
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HISD honors Dr. Luis Landa as star educator for leadership achievements
Dr. Luis Landa, who has been recognized as the HISD Star Educator for this week, served as the principal of Sharpstown International High School for two years before taking on the role of Executive Director of Feeder for HISD’s West Division. During his tenure at Sharpstown, he facilitated significant achievement growth and is known for his dedication to students and staff. He believes that everyone at Sharpstown has the potential for greatness.
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Houston ISD announces plans to destroy old special education records
The Records and Information Management Department of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) has announced its intention to destroy certain educational records. These records, which contain personally identifiable information, were kept to provide educational services for students who qualified for special education.
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HISD launches USDA-funded fruit program for 40,000 elementary students
HISD Nutrition Services has initiated another year of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), funded by the USDA. The program aims to provide free fresh produce snacks and in-class nutrition lessons to elementary school students twice a week. This initiative seeks to introduce new fruits and vegetables to students, helping them build healthy eating habits.
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HISD receives USDA grant for farm-to-school program expansion
In a move to enhance food and agriculture literacy among students, the Houston Independent School District's (HISD) Nutrition Services Department has secured a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This funding is intended to support HISD’s Farm to School program.
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HISD recognizes Reggie Bush as Star Educator for leadership at Wisdom High
Reggie Bush, principal of Wisdom High School, is being recognized as this week's HISD Star Educator. His commitment to fostering a learning environment that supports students from diverse backgrounds has been highlighted as a key factor in his recognition.
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Daily Elementary principal Yasmeen Khaliq honored as HISD Star Educator
Yasmeen Khaliq, principal of Daily Elementary School, has been named this week’s HISD Star Educator. Khaliq's approach to education is characterized by her positive outlook and belief that every experience is a learning opportunity.
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HISD partners with Chevron to expand career education programs
HISD has announced a new partnership with Chevron Shipping Company LLC (Chevron) to enhance Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming within the District.
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Zaira Gomez honored as HISD Star Educator
Zaira Gomez, a dedicated employee and graduate of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), has been recognized as this week's HISD Star Educator. Gomez has served in various roles within the district since graduating from Worthing High School 21 years ago.
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HISD teachers receive Kinder Excellence awards for impactful teaching
Two Houston Independent School District (HISD) teachers have been recognized with the Kinder Excellence in Teaching Awards for their innovative and effective teaching methods in underserved communities. Alexis Gage, a science teacher at Chavez High School, and Eric Pacheco, a third-grade teacher at Rodriguez Elementary, were honored for their dedication to their students.