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Houston ISD’s Black and Latino students show significant improvement on STAAR exam, says Superintendent Miles
HOUSTON, Texas – The Houston Independent School District (HISD) released data showing its progress in closing academic achievement gaps for the 2023-2024 school year. On Tuesday, HISD’s state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles highlighted the latest results from the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exams (STAAR). the new the The the.
Houston Independent School District Announces Layoffs of 200+ Wraparound Specialists Amid Budget Crisis
As Houston Independent School District (HISD) confronts significant budgetary challenges, it has announced substantial cuts to the very fabric of support for its most vulnerable students. According to The Houston Chronicle, more than 200 wraparound resource specialists are set to lose their jobs. These specialists have played a cornerstone role in addressing the everyday struggles faced by students, including issues related to poverty, homelessness, and access to basic needs like food and hygiene products.
KPRC 2 Senior Scholarship: Bonus surprise! Congratulations, Bethzy Benitez!
HOUSTON – KPRC 2 and American Furniture Warehouse surprised 20 deserving high school seniors during the school year with $2,500 scholarships. This bonus surprise raises that total to 21 KPRC 2 Senior Scholarships awarded to the Class of 2024. All students selected for scholarships were nominated by their high schools.
Houston Public Library and Trice Education Team Up for Free K-5 Summer Literacy Tutoring Program
Calling all parents with kiddos in grades K-5 in Houston, there's a lit opportunity to amp up your child's reading skills this summer - and it won't cost a dime. The Houston Public Library has teamed up with Trice Education Resources to kickstart the Get LIT Summer Literacy Program. The program promises one-on-one and group workshops designed to bolster literacy skills such as comprehension, phonics, and vocabulary at various library locations throughout the city.
Houston student's college aid in limbo due to FAFSA glitch
HOUSTON - Everyone going to college is urged to go through FAFSA, a free application for federal student aid. Uma Cloud says she has spent two months dealing with a computer glitch on the website with no end in sight. SUGGESTED: Celebrate America & Houston! Volunteer at Shell Freedom Over...
Houston ISD’s STAAR scores for high school students, while improved, remain below statewide marks
HISD’s scores were comparable to other urban districts in Texas, such as Dallas ISD and El Paso ISD. While Houston ISD high school students saw year-over-year improvements in their standardized test scores during the district's first year under state-appointed leadership – and in some cases outperformed other urban districts in Texas – their scores remained well below statewide marks.
Summer Creek’s three seniors in 2024 Bayou Bowl
For the past 20 years, the Bayou Bowl has been one of Texas’s premier All-Star football games. On June 8, at Barbers Hill Stadium, the game featured three Summer Creek standout seniors: wide receiver Caleb Welch, offensive lineman Kekulani Va’enuku, and running back J’Qwalin Harvey. “Games like...
Jeston Savage will be exposed to new career opportunities
Philadelphia Elementary School student Jeston Savage is headed to a national youth leadership forum in Texas this summer. Savage, entering fourth grade at Philadelphia Elementary, is raising funds to represent his school and community this summer at the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Pathways to STEM in Houston, TX, from July 8-12.
Rice University scraps ‘Night of Decadence’ tradition after 2023 party marred by alcohol-related hospitalizations
The annual underwear-themed party had been held at Rice’s Weiss Residential College since 1972. The annual underwear-themed party held at Rice University for more than 50 years has been scrapped by officials at the prestigious Houston private school. Last year's "Night of Decadence" party, a university-funded gathering held in...
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