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High court on Houston Community College trustee's First Amendment case: 'SCOTUS unanimously rejects the man's claim that the censure was unconstitutional retaliation for his speech'
By John Suayan | Mar 25, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a Houston-area community college board member on Thursday (March 24) who pursued legal action on claims a censure against him violated his First Amendment rights, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
McKeon on TMC construction milestone: 'An integral milestone in the future of life science research and innovation'
By John Suayan | Mar 22, 2022
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner joined the Texas Medical Center Tuesday (March 22) in celebrating a major milestone in the construction of the health care district's new TMC3 Collaborative Building, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported. According to KPRC, Turner helped mark the topping-out of the joint research building more than a year after ground was broken on the project.
Klein Independent School District on sexual assault lawsuit: 'Allegations of misconduct are always fully investigated'
By John Suayan | Mar 22, 2022
The mother of a male student who attends school in the Klein Independent School District (KISD) has filed a federal lawsuit on claims the north Harris County ISD didn't respond after her son was allegedly sexually assaulted at school, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK. Court documents assert that KISD failed to notify police about the incident.
Houston teacher reflects on job highlights, lessons: 'This job definitely keeps me on my toes'
By Solange DeLisle | Mar 17, 2022
Thinking on her feet, learning where to pick her battles, and establishing trusting relationships with her students are all crucial elements that Marjorie Yap has learned as an educator in the Houston Independent School District.
Agrawal on UH traffic study: 'They’re not used to that kind of intersection'
By John Suayan | Mar 17, 2022
A University of Houston study has determined which 10 intersections in the City of Houston present the most dangers to motorists, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
'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.