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Last Chance to Register - Don't Miss State of Education on Oct. 12
By Greater Houston Partnership | Oct 8, 2021
Last Chance to Register - Don't Miss State of Education on Oct. 12
Katy ISD parents prevent writer from speaking at event, claim his books 'are centered on critical race theory'
By Art Benavidez | Oct 7, 2021
Concerned parents from the Katy Independent School District (ISD) came together to stop the school district from virtually speaking to an author, alleging his books are centered on critical race theory.
'I heard four gunshots': Students recall terrifying moments inside YES Prep school as suspect is charged
By Solange DeLisle | Oct 6, 2021
A former student of the YES Prep Southwest Secondary School has been booked and charged in connection to the Oct. 1 school shooting that injured the campus's administrator.
Texas Southern awarded $1M HUD grant
By George Willis | Oct 4, 2021
Funds targeted for housing and community development
Katy Independent School District named best in the Houston area, 13th best in Texas
By David Beasley | Sep 28, 2021
Katy Independent School District has been named the best in the Houston area and 13th in Texas, a news release said.
Yes, You Are Smart Enough
By 'Lucy Meckler' via news houstondaily | Sep 26, 2021
NGT seeks to empower individuals & families to pursue the best pathway to develop their talents so that the future is bright for all Texans.
'Libraries play a vital role in our communities': Houston cuts ribbon on new Family Place Library
By George Willis | Sep 24, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, accompanied by City Councilwomen Carolyn Evan-Shabazz and Abbie Kamin, attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 21 for Houston Public Library’s new Family Place Libraries.
Fort Bend ISD Police 'deeply saddened' by Sgt. Richard Frankie's death
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 23, 2021
The Fort Bend Independent School District (ISD) is mourning the loss of the district's Police Sgt. Richard Frankie, 50, who died due to complications from COVID-19 on Sept. 17.
[Matching Scholarship Opportunities] Apply Now Through Dec. 31!
By Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts | Sep 19, 2021
[Matching Scholarship Opportunities] Apply Now Through Dec. 31!
Whitbeck 'honored' to be named Fort Bend ISD superintendent
By James Niedzinski | Sep 19, 2021
Fort Bend Independent School District’s (ISD) new superintendent is starting school a bit tardy.
HISD Board votes 'unanimously' to change name of Jack Yates High School football field to honor memory of George Floyd
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 10, 2021
The football field at Jack Yates High School in Houston will now bear the name of graduate and former team member George Floyd who was killed by a Minnesota police officer during his arrest last year.
Texas Tuition Promise Fund opened enrollment Sept. 1
By Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts | Sep 10, 2021
September is National College Savings Month, and now is the perfect time to enroll a child in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund® (TTPF) — the state’s tax-advantaged prepaid college tuition plan. Open enrollment for TTPF began Sept. 1.
Tulane University students 'relocate' to Houston after Hurricane Ida
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 3, 2021
Houston will be housing Tulane University students who were evacuated due to the damage caused by Hurricane Ida in New Orleans, according to a Click2Houston report.
Houston ISD superintendent focuses on re-engagement, safety and 'the children' this school year
By Emily Bevard | Sep 2, 2021
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Millard House II met with U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) this week outlining his goals as he begins the school year at Texas' largest school district.
'Deeply grateful': Baylor professor to receive David E. Rogers Award
By John Kelly | Sep 1, 2021
Dr. Peter Hotez, professor of pediatrics and molecular virology and microbiology and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, was awarded the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation David E. Rogers Award.
Houston's Rice University ranks top 10 on best colleges list
By Ariana Chiarenza | Aug 27, 2021
In a new study from Niche, Rice University in Houston ranked in the top 10 of its 2022 Best Colleges in America list.
Newman: 'A large number of new families are moving to home schooling'
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 24, 2021
The trend is growing. More Texas families are choosing to home-school their children this fall, and the Texas Home School Coalition reports that the all-time record set in 2020 looks like it won’t last long.
Texas Freedom Caucus vows to 'defend' teachers, students who refuse to wear a mask
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 20, 2021
The Texas Freedom Caucus of the Texas House of Representatives has promised to support and stand behind any teacher or student who won't wear a mask in the classroom.
Texas Public Policy Foundation: Critical race theory is false, dangerous
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 16, 2021
If more Americans studied their country’s history, they would understand that critical race theory distorts the truth and misleads the people who follow it, according to Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Home schooling sees dramatic rise in Texas
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 10, 2021
Families turned to it before pandemic, but interest grows since Covid arrived