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'In-person learning is critical': HISD students, staff return to campus
By Steven Hughes | Aug 6, 2021
Schools in Houston have outlined their COVID-19 safety game plan for the 2021-2022 academic school year to return to in-person learning at 100%.
'Magic happens here': Parents express their gratitude for the Melinda Webb School after the 2021 graduation
By Alexus Barnhart | Jul 26, 2021
Kindergarten graduates of the Melinda Webb School celebrated their recent graduation by giving speeches about themselves to the crowd of proud families and teachers who recognized such an important milestone.
'A great step in the fight to prevent, cure cancer': University of Texas researcher receives grant to study tumors
By John Sammon | Jul 23, 2021
Claudio E. Tatsui, a researcher and MD at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, has been named a recipient of grant funding for his work in the study and treatment of cancerous spinal tumors.
'Such an inspiration to many': Louisiana teen becomes first African American to win Scripps National Spelling Bee
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 18, 2021
A Louisiana teen recently made history when she became the first African American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Watson 'blessed' to coach track and field at Tokyo Olympics
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 17, 2021
Spring Branch ISD assistant principal Megan Watson is set to have a memorable summer as she will coach at the Tokyo Olympics later this month.
Houston area ACE Scholarship students head to college
By Press Release | Jul 14, 2021
A gifted basketball player from Houston and the daughter of a single mother from Austin who are ACE Scholarship recipients will attend universities starting next month.
Texas community colleges will offer bachelor's degrees and 'give countless more Texans access' with new law
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 8, 2021
A new Texas law allows community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees.
Educator: STAAR tests show ‘remote learning was a disaster’ in Texas
By Tom Lawrence | Jul 7, 2021
Houston ISD reports decline in scores in almost all areas, matching statewide trend
Adult literacy program strives to achieve a '100% literate Houston goal'
By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 6, 2021
Mayor Turner said it can provide ‘achieve transformational change in the lives of adults’
'Ambition': Bellaire High School graduate receives scholarship for hunger-combating efforts
By Karla Florez | Jun 28, 2021
Recent Bellaire High School graduate Shirley Zhu has earned the Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship from Sodexo to cover her tenure at Harvard, as recognition for her dedication to combating hunger in Houston.
Executive coaching at Houston charter school about 'personal growth, not achievement,' coach says
By Karen Kidd | Jun 9, 2021
Coaching – rather than teaching – requires a solid relationship between students and their instructors, an expert in just that at a Houston-area charter school said during a recent interview.
Texas parent supports HB 547: 'Real good homeschool extracurricular activities are hard to find'
By Christina Heath | Jun 1, 2021
With the introduction of Senate Bill 491 and the House version, HB 547, home-schooled children may soon be able to participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) extracurricular programs through their local public school.
Yellowstone Schools' first college grads lauded for 'one of the first steps toward building a more just society'
By Trina Thomas | May 30, 2021
Yellowstone Schools celebrated its first students to receive college educations at its annual event April 8.
New Clear Creek ISD superintendent Williams: 'Next year it will look more like a pre-pandemic school year'
By John Sammon | May 30, 2021
Dr. Eric Williams, new superintendent of the Clear Creek Independent School District (ISD) in League City, Texas, said during an interview that getting back to a post COVID-19 pandemic curriculum this year is a big first step in his tenure.
Hernandez sponsors bill to provide ‘readily-accessible lifeline’ to teens in crisis
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 27, 2021
The Texas House of Representatives recently passed a piece of legislation aimed at helping to prevent youth suicide by adding information to student identification cards encouraging those who need it to seek help.
Schuster seeks to inspire passion for history and government in students, 'really get them involved'
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 24, 2021
William Schuster – a history teacher, volleyball coach and baseball coach at Ball High School in Galveston – also serves as a member of the Galveston City Council, and is one of the youngest council members to recently serve.
Masks to 'become optional' in Humble ISD buildings beginning May 29
By Christin Nielsen | May 24, 2021
Humble Independent School District (ISD) will no longer require the use of masks or face coverings in school facilities beginning Saturday, May 29.
Fort Bend high school senior 'extremely surprised' to sell painting for $155,000 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Competition
By April Bamburg | May 23, 2021
Artist and Fort Bend ISD senior Jaydan Kisinger sold a painting titled “Through the Years” for $155,000 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo school art competition on May 16.
Campos honored with University of Houston doctorate: ‘I was a daughter, a wife, a mother and a student’
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 23, 2021
The University of Houston recently recognized the significant contributions of 90-year-old educator Maria Esther Campos by granting her an honorary doctorate, the third degree she has received from the university during her life-long pursuit of education.
'Masks will be optional at La Porte ISD as of June 1' following Abbott's executive order
By Andy Nghiem | May 22, 2021
Houston Daily recently reached out to Adam Holland, director of Communications and Community Relations at La Porte Independent School District (ISD), to inquire if the school district would stop requiring masks in accordance with the governor's latest executive order.