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Houston Schools Scramble to Repair Hurricane Beryl Damage Before New Year Deadline
As Houston Independent School District battles to piece together the wreckage left by Hurricane Beryl, it becomes a race against time to repair the most damaged campuses before the new school year starts on August 12. Officials are uncertain if Sinclair Elementary, Kelso Elementary, and Cage Elementary/Project Chrysalis Middle School, the schools which took the hardest blow from the recent hurricane, will be functional by the targeted date. The statement from HISD, reported by the Houston Chronicle, assured "We are doing everything possible to get these campuses ready for the August 12th start of school," and will keep communities updated.
Houston Daycare Sued for Leaving 4-Year Old in Hot Van
Buttonlawfirm.com reports that Star Kiddos Center is accused of endangering a 4-year-old son’s life by leaving him unattended in a hot van for approximately two hours. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Brandy Jones and highlights violations of daycare safety laws and the facility's subsequent mishandling of the incident.
On road to revenue-sharing model, Houston Christian question looms
With the long-form House v. NCAA settlement expected to be submitted this week to U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken, one conspicuous speed bump (among several) looms on the road toward the judge certifying this historic agreement in the coming months. The post On road to revenue-sharing model, Houston Christian question looms appeared first on On3.
HISD takeover takes center stage as teachers convene for American Federation of Teachers convention
The state takeover of HISD is center stage as educators from across the country flock to Houston for the American Federation of Teachers national convention.The convention kicks off Monday at the George R. Brown Convention Center, but the AFT organized a pre-convention panel discussion on Sunday.During the discussion, the HISD takeover was universally panned."This is a power grab," Zeph Capo, president of the Texas American Federation of Teachers, said."We had a wonderful school community and it has been torn apart," Jessica Campos, whose three daughters attend HISD schools, said.Campos said she's watched helplessly as the state-appointed superintendent makes changes without...
IDEA Public Schools announces last week of food distribution after Beryl
HOUSTON (KIAH) — IDEA Public Schools is recognizing the need across our community to help students in need of meals after being affected by Beryl. Now the district is offering FREE meals to students regardless of what district they’re in. This is the district’s last week for food distribution.
HISD to host Campus Hiring Event July 27
The HISD Talent Acquisition Team will host a 2024–2025 Campus Hiring Event on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092). K-12 educators are invited to learn about Team HISD and the life-changing, student-centered work underway. Register for the event here. HISD...
Med-Dazzling: GBHS students earn recognition for medical innovation
More than 12,000 students aspiring for careers in healthcare from around the world converged in Houston, Texas on June 26-29 for the HOSA Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference. Six Great Bend High School students qualified for the international competition, and five students attended. Seniors Eliana Teri and Cailyn Murphy placed eighth out of 88 teams competing in the medical innovation category. Sophomore Cara Murphy was also part of the team but could not attend the international conference.
Barton healthcare students place in international HOSA competition
Students from Barton’s chapter of HOSA (Future Health Professionals) joined about 12,500 students in Houston, Texas earlier this summer at the 2024 International Leadership Conference (ILC), where they competed against students from all 50 states as well as students from China, American Samoa, South Korea, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
2024 Commencement Exercises: Strength through Challenge
St. Thomas celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2024 during the 124th Commencement Weekend with the faculty, family and friends who supported and inspired their extraordinary accomplishments. One hundred and forty eight graduates who were awarded $16 million in merit-based scholarships to colleges and universities assembled in a stream...
TX: UH students will ask Metro to revisit shelved University Corridor
The line is intended to run from the Tidwell Transit Center south along Lockwood to the University of Houston and Texas Southern University, then west mostly along Wheeler, Richmond and Westpark to the Westchase Park and Ride. Jul. 19—University of Houston students are expected to push Houston Metro to revisit...
Friendswood ISD sees K-8 literacy progress through assessments
Students at Friendswood ISD in grades K-8 are improving in literacy, according to multiple assessment tools. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Students at Friendswood ISD in grades K-8 are improving in literacy, according to multiple assessment tools. The overview. FISD uses multiple assessment tools for the following grade levels:. K-2: mCLASS, which...
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