HISD students gain in math and science
The Houston Independent School District students posted “strong gains” in the recently completed school year, reports HISD: “HISD students posted especially strong gains in math and science during the...
View ArticleNews Link: HISD restores $18.5 million to schools
Reported by the Houston Business Journal: HISD restores $18.5 million to schools
View ArticleHISD closing magnet schools
The Houston Press is reporting that the Houston Independent School district is going to close 20 magnet schools. The reason? Because “not enough kids from outside their zoned neighborhoods are going to...
View ArticleChavez High School hosts College Camp on March 1st
From HISD (this event is Saturday, March 1st, 2014): [snip] Preparing for college, paying for tuition and researching financial aid are a few of the topics that will be covered at Chavez High School...
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HISD to close Dodson Elementary
After an intense community discussion over an initial proposal to shutter 5 schools, the Houston Business Journal is reporting that “the Houston Independent School District voted to close Dodson...
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HISD votes for Mexican American Studies
From HISD’s blog: “The Houston Independent School District Board of Education approved two key resolutions Thursday that will affect high school students across the district. A resolution to include a...
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HISD-TV to close?
The Houston Press is reporting that “HISD May Leave City’s Public TV Station Amid Fears That Nobody’s Watching.” Per the article, the Houston Independent School District is considering giving notice to...
View ArticleRecommended Reading: Austin HS navigating maritime and teaching profession...
Students who attend Austin High School have two enticing study pathways available to them. They can embark on a path to becoming educators themselves through the school’s well-established teaching...
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Scarborough HS preparing kids for careers in computer science
It’s always great to hear about the schools in HISD. Here’s a post from the HISD blog about Scarborough HS. Scarborough is one of eight district campuses offering a specialized course of instruction...
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Houston-area schools land on list of worst in Texas
Houston Culturemap reports that more than 100 Houston Independent School District schools have landed on the list of worst schools in Texas. Yikes! Check out the complete list of schools. * * *...
View ArticleHISD grads increase
The Houston Press is reporting that HISD dropout rates are decreasing across the district and that the graduation rates are increasing across the district. That’s good news. Sources: HISD Has More...
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