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'Our students deserve more, and we must provide it for them': Simmons to vacate Prairie View presidency
By John Suayan | Mar 15, 2022
Incumbent Prairie View A&M University President Dr. Ruth J. Simmons is stepping down from the position.
'The demands are clear': Houston community colleges among 140 institutions in Amazon education partnership
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2022
A pair of Houston community colleges are among the over 140 institutions that have partnered with Seattle-based online retail giant Amazon to fully fund the tuition for the company’s 750,000 hourly employees, according to a press release.
Stevenson Middle School teacher Teela Murphy 'encourages students to be inquisitive, use their voice, take challenges head-on'
By David Beasley | Feb 25, 2022
As the daughter of a military family, Teela Murphy changed schools often, giving her a unique perspective on education.
'That bus driver totally avoided an unimaginable tragedy': Employee's actions save Dickinson students
By John Suayan | Feb 25, 2022
The actions of a Dickinson Independent School District bus driver during the afternoon of Feb. 23 saved the lives of the students aboard.
'It gives them another opportunity': Mystros Barbering Academy trains Westfield High School students to be fully licensed barbers
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 18, 2022
A new barbering program at a north Houston high school is giving students the opportunity to become fully licensed professional barbers.
'A meaningful vote of confidence': Communities in Schools Houston receives $13 million
By Art Benavidez | Feb 12, 2022
Communities in Schools (CIS) of Houston will be the recipient of $13 million donation from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
'Teachers, you are doing amazing': Shadydale teacher shares her classroom experience amidst the pandemic
By Ariana Chiarenza | Feb 4, 2022
Shadydale Elementary teacher Naketa Watts shared her wish as an educator to give students the best learning experience possible while caring for them holistically.
'We emphasize learning by doing': Rice University students discover new wasp
By Karen Kidd | Feb 4, 2022
The recently announced discovery of a new wasp species by biologists on the campus at Rice University received a most appropriate name, the team's lead said in a news release.
Houston ISD announces that proposed strategic plan 'will not include any school closings'
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 2, 2022
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) recently announced that its strategic plans did not include plans to close schools.
'Every child will have equitable opportunities for education': Bezos Academy to open new Houston preschool offering free tuition for underserved children
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 1, 2022
The City of Houston recently announced that it has approved an agreement with Bezos Academy to open a Montessori-inspired preschool in the Denver Harbor area.
Worthing High School teacher 'combines love for writing, helping others' as college adviser
By Glenn Minnis | Jan 17, 2022
In the end, Worthing High School English teacher Courtney Riley is happy he couldn’t escape his calling.
Houston, Rice, Texas Southern switch to remote learning, 'soft opening' amid COVID-19 surge
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jan 14, 2022
Three Houston universities are going to rely on remote learning to start the spring semester, as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in many parts of the country.
'How many times do you get to graduate with your mom?': Mother and daughter graduate from UH together
By John Kelly | Dec 31, 2021
The mother and daughter pair of Victoria and Lisa Lopez graduated from the University of Houston on Friday, Dec. 17, having gone to great lengths to appear in the same graduation ceremony as each other and traveling a hard road past many obstacles to get their degrees.
Santa visits Melinda Webb School to spend time with students with hearing loss
By Bob Martin | Dec 28, 2021
Students at the Melinda Webb School at the Texas Hearing Institute were treated with a special guest when Santa Claus came to the school’s holiday party bearing gifts and holiday cheer.
'Educators make the world go 'round': Pilgrim Academy educator makes most of teaching during pandemic
By Emily Bevard | Dec 21, 2021
When seventh-grade math teacher Joel DeLeon Jr. started teaching at Pilgrim Academy six years ago, he realized he would have to work hard to earn student’s trust and respect before he could ask anything of them in the classroom.
'We did it hotties': Megan Thee Stallion graduates from Texas Southern
By George Willis | Dec 18, 2021
Popular rapper Megan Thee Stallion fulfilled a promise she made to herself by earning her bachelor’s degree in health administration from Texas Southern University.
Being a teacher lets Davis 'see the fruits of her labor'
By Art Benavidez | Dec 10, 2021
Rhonda Davis with the Barbara Jordan Career Center said she realized while working as a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigator that her compassion belonged in the classroom.
'I am extremely honored': Turley named director of Rice University Kinder Institute of Urban Research
By Emily Bevard | Dec 10, 2021
Ruth Turley will step into the role as the next director of the Kinder Institute of Urban Research, following a decision by the Rice University Board of Trustees earlier this month.
House reflects on first 100 days as school district leader, stating now is the time for ‘bold change’
By Emily Bevard | Nov 28, 2021
Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Millard House II is reflecting on his first 100 days at the helm and outlining strategies for students' success.
'She made people a priority': Educator credited with turning Houston's Furr High School around, dies
By Zachary Richter | Nov 26, 2021
Bertie Simmons, known for making a difference at the Houston Independent School District and having spent 17 years as the principal, died at the age of 87 on Nov. 19.