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Glenna Faye Blomer
By Houston Daily Report | Apr 25, 2023
April 12, 1941 - April 20, 2023 (82 years old)
Eligio Benavides Jr.
By Houston Daily Report | Apr 25, 2023
August 3, 1980 - April 22, 2023 (42 years old)
MD Anderson researcher: If cancer vaccine proves successful, 'we can be bringing this new treatment to patients across the world'
By John Suayan | Apr 24, 2023
The University of Texas (UT) MD Anderson Cancer Center announced on Tuesday, April 18 that it has been chosen to participate in the third phase of a cancer vaccine clinical trial, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Houston's St. John's School math team advances to finals of M3 Challenge, calls competition 'exhilarating'
By Houston Daily Report | Apr 22, 2023
A group of students from St. John's School in Houston participated in an international online math modeling competition for 14 hours straight in early March.
EdChoice poll finds Black parents "look favorably" on ESAs post-pandemic
By Houston Daily Report | Apr 22, 2023
Nonprofit news organization The 74 recently published a report on an EdChoice poll that found Black families are interested in other schooling options including vouchers and Education Savings Accounts (ESAs).
Spring Branch superintendent Blaine on lawmakers' proposal for basic student allotment: 'It sends the message that our efforts have not been taken seriously'
By John Suayan | Apr 19, 2023
A Houston-area public school district warned parents in writing earlier this month that it could shave $50 million from the upcoming academic year’s budget, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Maldonado on new bachelor's-level degree programs: 'We give students an opportunity to start and complete their four-year education' at HCC
By John Suayan | Apr 19, 2023
Houston Community College (HCC) will begin the next academic year with two new bachelor's-level degree programs to offer, according to a Community Impact article that was run by ABC affiliate KTRK.
Rice University administrator on newly hired research compliance expert: 'A keen, high-capacity leader'
By John Suayan | Apr 11, 2023
Rice University recently hired Dr. Michelle “Mickey” Stevenson as its new assistant vice president for research integrity, according to a press release.
Morath: 'Exciting to see so many Houstonians express a willingness to help move the school system forward'
By John Suayan | Apr 11, 2023
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) said it has received nearly 400 applications for the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Managers, per Houston-based media outlets’ reports.
Over 4,000 people attended the historic HBCU All Star Game on April 2nd at Texas Southern University
By Press Release | Apr 6, 2023
With lines from the arena doors to the parking lot, Houston basketball and HBCU fans showed up and showed out in support of the 2nd Annual CBS Live Streamed HBCU All-Star Game on Sunday, April 2nd.
Abbott on ‘Parent Empowerment’ tour: ‘School choice will help every parent in Texas choose the best education opportunity for their child’
By Houston Daily Report | Apr 3, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has visited several Texas towns on his “Parent Empowerment” tour, holding rallies to speak about various issues, including his support of education savings account (ESA) legislation.
Mother on support for Spring Branch Independent School District book ban: 'It's about what's educationally suitable for our children'
By John Suayan | Apr 3, 2023
A Houston-area public school district’s board of trustees voted late last month to assume responsibility of determining which books are prohibited in campus libraries, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Heritage Foundation: ‘Education savings account policies like Arizona’s have demonstrated their capacity to empower families'
By Houston Daily Report | Mar 28, 2023
School choice proponents are using Arizona’s education savings account program as an example while ESA legislation is discussed in state legislatures, including in Texas.
United Negro College Fund hosted over 250 minority college seniors at Disney For Panda Cares Scholars Institute featuring Pinky Cole, Dalen Spratt, and more
By Press Release | Mar 22, 2023
Panda Cares Presented by Panda Express & UNCF returned post-pandemic with a 3-Day Leadership Conference that took place at Disneyworld in Orlando Florida!
UH officials mull future of academic facility after latest on-campus student death: 'Many in our community have expressed concern about Agnes Arnold Hall'
By John Suayan | Mar 22, 2023
The University of Houston (UH) has shuttered one of its academic facilities in response to the on-campus death of a student, per Houston-based media outlets’ reports.
Rice University researcher: 'Parents focus on sending their child to the same type of school they attended'
By John Suayan | Mar 22, 2023
Researchers at Rice University published a study that reveals the influence parents’ school experiences have on where they place their children, according to an institution-issued press release.
'Really unfortunate' HISD takeover by state elicits reactions from leaders
By John Suayan | Mar 16, 2023
The State of Texas’ decision to take control of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) elicited reactions from several leaders, including Gov. Greg Abbott and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Former public school teacher gives her take on education savings accounts
By Mary Lou Lang | Mar 15, 2023
A former public school teacher, who now home-schools most of her children, gave her take on education savings accounts (ESAs) and how they would "level the playing field" for everyone.
Morath on TEA decision to take over HISD: 'Ultimately, this intervention is necessary'
By John Suayan | Mar 15, 2023
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has moved forward with taking over the Houston Independent School District (HISD), per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
East Texas superintendent on four-day school week: 'We were looking for a creative way to entice retention and recruitment of teachers'
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2023
The next academic year will see several public school districts hold classes for four days a week instead of five, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.