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Sentinel school safety system launched for Texas schools
HOUSTON - Sentinel, an innovative and comprehensive safety system aimed at enhancing the security of students, faculty, and staff in schools across Texas was officially launched in the state, according to Governor Greg Abbott. Provided by the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Office of School Safety and Security, Sentinel is available to all Texas schools at no cost.
Examining VP Harris' record of support for education after winning teachers' union endorsement
Vice President Kamala Harris is in Houston to speak at the American Federation of Teachers convention.The union and the National Education Association endorsed her for president earlier this week.Chalkbeat's national editor, Erica Meltzer, joined Eyewitness News to look at her record on schools and education. She and her colleagues examined Harris' platform when she ran for president in 2019."[Harris] really was advocating for a big pay raise for teachers to make their pay equivalent to other people who needed a college degree to do their jobs. She also called for efforts to diversify the teaching workforce and more civil rights...
Get excited for the upcoming school year with the 14th Annual Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest on August 3rd for a fun-filled day of activities and giveaways.
This is a great opportunity to get ready for the new school year coming up!. Join us for the 14th Annual Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest, sponsored by Shell, on August 3rd at the George R. Brown Convention Center from 8 am to 2 pm. This event is dedicated to supporting elementary school students and their families who are facing financial challenges. We will be giving away 25,000 backpacks filled with school supplies and providing food and produce, courtesy of Houston Food Bank. Additionally, we will offer on-site health screenings and connect families to essential community health and social services.
Lone Star College is providing a pathway into a billion dollar industry and feeding the Houston economy
HOUSTON – Lone Star College campuses are spread across the greater Houston area each dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable education that serves students and the community. “You can go to any hospital in the Houston area, and the chances are you’re going to run into a former Lone Star...
The (Rice) Purity Test is outdated
College students often bond by sharing some of the most intimate details of their lives, whether during late night car rides or dorm gossip sessions. The Rice Purity Test helps facilitate these conversations and is a rite of passage for many young people. From tame questions at the beginning of the test, such as “Held hands romantically?”, to more “immoral” questions at the end, this 100-question survey asks you to cut to the chase and get real about your “taboo” life experiences. The higher your score, the more “pure” you supposedly are and vice versa.
Houston Christian University Denied Motion to Intervene in NCAA Antitrust Case
US District Court Judge Claudia Wilken denied Houston Christian University’s motion to intervene in the ongoing antitrust case, House v. NCAA, as reported by Sportico. Judge Wilken concluded that the university did not sufficiently demonstrate an inability to protect its interests without joining the case. She also noted that the university’s delayed motion, filed after a prolonged period, was a significant factor in her decision.
PISD students explored STEM skills at Rice University’s Tapia STEM Camp, impressing all with their college admissions processes and carbon capture graphs.
Last Saturday, several Pasadena ISD bilingual and multilingual high school students spent a week at Rice University’s Tapia STEM Camp. During this immersive experience, they delved into various STEM skills and processes. The last day culminated with participants presenting their own college admissions processes and carbon capture and storage graphs. Their exceptional work was celebrated with medals and certificates, surrounded by loved ones, business liaisons, and even Mr. Tapia himself. Truly, this was a camp like no other!✨
Friendswood ISD approves list of 'hazardous' roads near schools
To receive state funding for transporting certain students, Friendswood ISD’s board of trustees adopted a resolution at its July 22 meeting that identified where hazardous crosswalks and roads are within two miles of the district’s campuses. (James T. Norman/Community Impact) To receive state funding for transporting certain students,...
Houston teachers get firsthand education about Israel on Federation trip in Israel
In the middle of June, when many teachers are enjoying their summer break away from school, students and everything remotely resembling studies, a group of Houston educators boarded flights to Israel for 12 days of intensive experiential learning. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, the Shirley Barish Educators’ Israel Experience is generously underwritten by the Barish family with the purpose of exposing teachers to Israel so they can, in turn, impart firsthand knowledge and love for the Jewish Homeland to their students.
Texas Woman’s University taps higher veteran to lead Houston campus
Texas Woman’s University has named Monica G. Williams, PhD, a seasoned higher education leader with a strong background in partnerships and fundraising, as the inaugural Houston campus president. She begins her role on Aug. 26. Williams served nine years as foundation president and vice president of advancement at the...
Scholarships drive college enrollment, fuel student success
Each October, PVF Roundtable (RT) presents scholarship donations to the directors and chancellors of colleges and trade schools. To date, the PVF RT Charitable Foundation has provided over $2 million in scholarships to schools it currently supports. In February, a representative from each school presented the PVF RT Board of...
ACLU says dozens of Texas school districts still aren't complying with CROWN Act
HOUSTON — The ACLU says about 50 districts across the state have yet to comply with the CROWN Act by updating dress and grooming policies. The organization says it's been nearly a year since the Crown Act became law in Texas and they are now asking districts to comply ahead of the new school year.
Texas HS Football Podcast: Episode 71
Texas HS Football Podcast: Episode 71, Earl Westbrooks. In this podcast episode, Taylor Arenz interviews Earl Westbrooks, the new head coach at Sharpstown High School. Coach Westbrooks shares his journey from being a paraprofessional to head coach, emphasizing the importance of creating strong habits and routines for his players. He discusses the challenges and excitement of rebuilding the Sharpstown football program, focusing on the key elements of punctuality, effort, and attitude.
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