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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.
'It's time to make a change': UH crowned Lynn Eusan its first African American homecoming queen 53 years ago this month
By Karen Kidd | Nov 25, 2021
More than half a century ago this month, then 20-year-old Lynn Eusan became the first African American homecoming queen in the University of Houston's history, crowned at the Astrodome on Nov. 22, 1968.
Music educator, owner of Crescendo With Music Alicia Gaggioni teaches students to 'dream big, work hard'
By Caleb Lombardo | Nov 19, 2021
Accomplished musician and music educator Alicia Gaggioni recently provided insight and reflection into her musical career and her business, Crescendo With Music.
'Outstanding choice': Rice University promotes provost DesRoches to presidency
By Zachary Richter | Nov 19, 2021
Reginald DesRoches, the present provost of Rice University, has been selected to be the next president of the university as per the announcement made on Nov. 11.
Reynolds Elementary teacher marks nearly 25 years at school: 'Becoming an educator was my calling'
By Caleb Lombardo | Nov 18, 2021
Tonya Houston is a third grade reading/ELA and social studies teacher at Reynolds Elementary. At the conclusion of this school year, it will mark 25 years that she has spent at the school.
Khator delivers 13th annual fall address to students: 'Your resilience and your tenacity are our strengths'
By Trina Thomas | Nov 14, 2021
University of Houston President Renu Khator on Oct. 28 delivered her 13th annual fall address to highlight student achievements and her vision of the future.
'Amazing news': Houston music teacher honored at Nashville Country Music Awards
By Trina Thomas | Nov 12, 2021
Jose Antonio Diaz's recent honor by the CMA Foundation seems long overdue after his 36-year run, and counting, as a music teacher in Houston.
'We are going to have more doctors in the Houston area': UH unveils new College of Medicine building
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 7, 2021
On Nov. 3, the University of Houston revealed its new College of Medicine building.
Houston Independent Board of Education District V election ends in 2-way runoff
By Emily Bevard | Nov 3, 2021
The race for the Houston Independent School District Board of Education District V has yielded a runoff between Sue Deigaard and Caroline Walter.