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Abbott: 'Majority of Texans from every community' support school choice
By Sam Jackson | Mar 10, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently visited a school in Conroe to promote educational freedom and parent empowerment and to advocate for education savings accounts. Polling data and research shows a majority of Texas families support school choice.
University of Houston chancellor on stopping use of DEI statements: 'We stand against any actions or activities which promote discrimination'
By Caleb Lombardo | Mar 10, 2023
In an email sent out this week by Chancellor Renu Khator at the University of Houston System, it was announced that the school will stop using DEI statements in hiring practices in compliance with state and federal law.
Houston's 1st special needs daycare facility hosts Grand opening for new location in Katy during National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
By Press Release | Mar 10, 2023
Houston's first special needs daycare facility celebrated National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month this past Saturday, with the Grand Opening of their second location in Katy.
Houston state senators file bill to keep TEA from 'subjecting nearly 200,000 students and 27,000 teachers and employees to a takeover'
By John Suayan | Mar 9, 2023
A cadre of Democratic state senators from Houston have filed a bill in an effort to prevent the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Creighton on school choice: 'It’s, without a doubt, caught a grassfire of support and I think it’s just different than before'
By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2023
A Republican state senator from Southeast Texas said many parents have expressed support toward school choice, per a report from San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS.
Khator: UH System 'will not support or use DEI statements or factors in hiring or promotion'
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2023
The University of Houston (UH) has joined several other public universities across the State of Texas in not considering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) statements in its hiring process, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Clear Creek Independent School District on passing of longtime educator, coach: 'As one can imagine, this is a difficult time'
By John Suayan | Mar 6, 2023
A Houston-area school district is mourning the loss of a longtime middle school teacher and coach, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Houston Community College on nonrenewal of contract for leader: 'Chancellor Maldonado has had a notable nine-year run'
By John Suayan | Mar 2, 2023
The Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees elected to oust Dr. Cesar Maldonado as chancellor on Wednesday, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Turner: 'I've been hearing these rumors about TEA taking over the [Houston] school district'
By John Suayan | Mar 2, 2023
The Houston Independent School District could come under the control of the State of Texas next week, according to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, the city’s media outlets reported.
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream brings special guest Lil Keke to surprise Kashmere High School athletes with Under Amour athletic gear
By Press Release | Feb 24, 2023
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream made their third stop on their Houston school tour to provide the Athletes of Kashmere High School with Under Amour Athletic gear.
Poll: Vast majority of Texas parents back education savings accounts
By Juliette Fairley | Feb 23, 2023
Although Jenaya Garrett works as a public school teacher, she has witnessed problems and deficiencies in the Texas system that have prompted her to send her two school-age children to private schools within the Houston Independent School District (HISD).
Nonprofit leader on encouraging underprivileged girls, women to pursue STEM: 'We’re trying to teach them how to eat for a lifetime'
By John Suayan | Feb 23, 2023
A Houston-area nonprofit organization is focused on fostering an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among underprivileged girls and women, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
UH on cubs at Houston Zoo: 'We're proud to have them as representations of the Cougar pride'
By John Suayan | Feb 21, 2023
The University of Houston (UH) and the Houston Zoo have invited the public to view the school’s newest live mascot and his brother, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
TPSA's Colangelo: 'Our goals as an organization primarily are to protect the independence and autonomy of private schools'
By Lucas Nava | Feb 20, 2023
Texas Private Schools Association (TPSA) executive director Laura Colangelo recently spoke on her organization's goals for the upcoming legislative session during an interview with Houston Daily.
Houston’s only child care facility for children with special needs is hosting a grand opening
By Press Release | Feb 20, 2023
Smartie Pants Academy Center is the only childcare center in the Houston area that specializes in childcare for children with disabilities.
Simmons: 'ConocoPhillips is furthering its commitment to PVAMU, and our students will be all the better for it'
By John Suayan | Jan 18, 2023
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has received a nearly $1.2 million multi-year donation from Houston-based exploration and production company ConocoPhillips, according to a press release.
City of Houston Planning Commission met Sept. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 18, 2023
City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Sept. 15
Texas Supreme Court rules 'no basis exists' to prevent TEA takeover of Houston ISD
By John Suayan | Jan 16, 2023
The Texas Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) can proceed with a takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), the state’s largest district.
Buzbee on sexual misconduct lawsuits against Houston Christian University: 'We did what we could to try to resolve this without civil litigation'
By John Suayan | Jan 4, 2023
Houston Christian University (HCU) has been implicated in litigation arising from claims one of its former track coaches engaged in sexual misconduct, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Father-son pair anticipate upcoming UH commencement: 'I am glad we can share the experience of completing our degrees together'
By John Suayan | Dec 13, 2022
Among the thousands slated to have degrees conferred to them by the University of Houston (UH) this weekend is the father-son duo of Ross and Levi Cook.