TSU creates full scholarship for George Floyd’s daughter Gianna
“TSU’s executive and academic staff will prepare a place for Miss Floyd if she wishes to attend the University."
“TSU’s executive and academic staff will prepare a place for Miss Floyd if she wishes to attend the University."
Legendary TSU debate coach Dr. Thomas Freeman dead at 100
Legendary Texas Southern University Debate Coach Dr. Thomas Freeman has died.
Legendary Texas Southern University Debate Coach Dr. Thomas Freeman has died.
Five Houston-area school districts celebrate graduating seniors
The first five months of 2020 have been difficult for everyone. It robbed the Class of 2020 of some special high school moments. That's why the citywide celebration was so important to Mayor Sylvester Turner.
The first five months of 2020 have been difficult for everyone. It robbed the Class of 2020 of some special high school moments. That's why the citywide celebration was so important to Mayor Sylvester Turner.
North Central University creates scholarship in George Floyd's honor, urges other colleges to follow suit
North Central University says it is creating a scholarship to be awarded to students of color in the memory of George Floyd.
North Central University says it is creating a scholarship to be awarded to students of color in the memory of George Floyd.
Pandemic impacting many students' college plans
College admissions experts say state schools, such as the University of Houston, could become more competitive this year because more students will want to save money and attend school closer to home.
College admissions experts say state schools, such as the University of Houston, could become more competitive this year because more students will want to save money and attend school closer to home.
HISD cancels 6 summer meal sites, Fresh Bus delivery Thursday due to COVID-19 case
According to Houston ISD, health authorities do not believe families participating in the curbside summer meals and Fresh Bus produce delivery programs were exposed.
According to Houston ISD, health authorities do not believe families participating in the curbside summer meals and Fresh Bus produce delivery programs were exposed.
Boy, 13, graduates California city college with 4 associates degrees, youngest in school’s history
A 13-year-old boy graduated from a city college in Southern California this week with his fourth associate’s degree, making him the youngest graduate in the school’s history.
A 13-year-old boy graduated from a city college in Southern California this week with his fourth associate’s degree, making him the youngest graduate in the school’s history.
‘This is for you’: School bus drivers form ‘2020’ in touching tribute to graduating seniors
The bus drivers in Loveland, Ohio wanted to honor the class of 2020 amid a school year cut short due to COVID-19.
The bus drivers in Loveland, Ohio wanted to honor the class of 2020 amid a school year cut short due to COVID-19.
University of California to drop SAT, ACT test requirements
Critics of the tests have long argued they put minority and low-income students at a disadvantage because the test questions often contain inherent bias that more privileged children are better equipped to answer.
Critics of the tests have long argued they put minority and low-income students at a disadvantage because the test questions often contain inherent bias that more privileged children are better equipped to answer.
CDC releases guidelines for returning to school in the fall
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has released considerations for how schools across the country should reopen.
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has released considerations for how schools across the country should reopen.
Phoenix teacher fulfills graduation promise to student who lost both parents
A high school teacher in Phoenix made a promise to one student that he would see her cross the graduation stage, and though the physical commencement ceremony was canceled, Jeff Schrock kept that promise.
A high school teacher in Phoenix made a promise to one student that he would see her cross the graduation stage, and though the physical commencement ceremony was canceled, Jeff Schrock kept that promise.
Houston ISD to launch curbside summer meals program June 1
Families will be able to pick up boxed meals for children ages 1 to 18 twice a week at one of 68 designated schools across Houston ISD.
Families will be able to pick up boxed meals for children ages 1 to 18 twice a week at one of 68 designated schools across Houston ISD.
UIL allows limited organized summer workouts beginning June 8
The governing body for public school sports in Texas is giving the go-ahead for some organized workouts to begin this summer.
The governing body for public school sports in Texas is giving the go-ahead for some organized workouts to begin this summer.
With finals complete, Humble ISD students wait two months to graduate
Humble ISD announced it is delaying the 2020 graduation ceremony until late July, sparking mixed feelings from students and parents alike.
Humble ISD announced it is delaying the 2020 graduation ceremony until late July, sparking mixed feelings from students and parents alike.
University of Houston uses virtual tours to keep enrollment while social distancing
In 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, taking a college admissions tour to check out your future dorm, lecture halls, and sports stadiums, means hopping on your computer for a Zoom session.
In 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, taking a college admissions tour to check out your future dorm, lecture halls, and sports stadiums, means hopping on your computer for a Zoom session.
Fauci urges caution on schools, warns against ‘cavalier’ idea that children are immune from COVID-19
Speaking at a Tuesday Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci had a sharp retort for Sen. Rand Paul after the Kentucky Republican said that Fauci was not the “end all” in knowledge about the coronavirus, and that it’s “kind of ridiculous” to suggest children should be kept out of school in the fall.
Speaking at a Tuesday Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci had a sharp retort for Sen. Rand Paul after the Kentucky Republican said that Fauci was not the “end all” in knowledge about the coronavirus, and that it’s “kind of ridiculous” to suggest children should be kept out of school in the fall.
Trump presses for schools to reopen, takes dig at Fauci
The president accused Fauci of wanting “to play all sides of the equation," a comment that suggested he is tiring of the nation's top infectious disease expert.
The president accused Fauci of wanting “to play all sides of the equation," a comment that suggested he is tiring of the nation's top infectious disease expert.
Texas Education Agency outlines options for adjusted calendars next school year
Education leaders are considering the changes because the next school year is likely to include high absenteeism and other disruptions. They're also adjusting for learning loss during the school closures.
Education leaders are considering the changes because the next school year is likely to include high absenteeism and other disruptions. They're also adjusting for learning loss during the school closures.
California siblings: 14-year-old accepted to 8 universities, 16-year-old getting his PhD
Tiara Abraham, 14, has been accepted into eight universities while her 16-year-old brother Tanishq is already working on his PhD.
Tiara Abraham, 14, has been accepted into eight universities while her 16-year-old brother Tanishq is already working on his PhD.
Harris County schools prepare for graduation ceremonies with social distancing
After state officials approved outdoor graduations this week, some local school districts are now changing their commencement plans.
After state officials approved outdoor graduations this week, some local school districts are now changing their commencement plans.