Black students at Rice University call for removal of statue, other changes on campus
A group of black students at Rice University is now pushing the administration to make the school more inclusive. Among the proposed changes include removing the founder’s statue on campus.
A group of black students at Rice University is now pushing the administration to make the school more inclusive. Among the proposed changes include removing the founder’s statue on campus.
Spring ISD adopts $426 million operating budget for 2020-2021 school year
According to a release, the $426 million budget will include $337 million in general fund expenditures and represents a deficit of $7.1 million. Spring ISD Chief Financial Officer Ann Westbrooks attributed the deficit budget to the COVID-19 pandemic and flat student enrollment.
According to a release, the $426 million budget will include $337 million in general fund expenditures and represents a deficit of $7.1 million. Spring ISD Chief Financial Officer Ann Westbrooks attributed the deficit budget to the COVID-19 pandemic and flat student enrollment.
HS valedictorian earns perfect attendance since pre-K, receives more than $430K in scholarships
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.
TEA, medical experts release guidelines for reopening Texas schools
The Texas Education Agency hosted a call Tuesday with superintendents across the state to discuss plans for returning to school.
The Texas Education Agency hosted a call Tuesday with superintendents across the state to discuss plans for returning to school.
UT Austin to drop ACT, SAT requirement for fall 2021 applicants
UT Austin says that the change will ensure that testing limitations due to COVID-19 do not affect a student's ability to apply as spring test dates for the ACT and SAT have been canceled.
UT Austin says that the change will ensure that testing limitations due to COVID-19 do not affect a student's ability to apply as spring test dates for the ACT and SAT have been canceled.
Many questions swirl around how Texas schools will reopen this fall
On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott reportedly told lawmakers in a phone call that students will soon be able to return to class. Many questions still remain, but the move would allow schools to re-open this fall.
On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott reportedly told lawmakers in a phone call that students will soon be able to return to class. Many questions still remain, but the move would allow schools to re-open this fall.
Many questions about reopening Texas schools unaswered
Gov. Abbott reportedly told state lawmakers that schools in Texas will reopen this fall. Parents are split with some planning to home school their children while others will send their kids to school.
Gov. Abbott reportedly told state lawmakers that schools in Texas will reopen this fall. Parents are split with some planning to home school their children while others will send their kids to school.
Texas students will reportedly be returning to public schools in person this fall
The TEA is expected to release additional guidance for school districts next Tuesday.
The TEA is expected to release additional guidance for school districts next Tuesday.
HISD decides against year-round schooling
HISD says its current 2020-21 academic year calendar allows for a later start date which could be beneficial during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
HISD says its current 2020-21 academic year calendar allows for a later start date which could be beneficial during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
TSU Legendary debate coach Thomas Freeman honored at memorial
Dr. Thomas Freeman honored at a memorial service at TSU, attended by students and debate team alumni, that included some very notable and famous faces in the crowd.
Dr. Thomas Freeman honored at a memorial service at TSU, attended by students and debate team alumni, that included some very notable and famous faces in the crowd.
Curbside service is now open at several Houston Public libraries
Houston Public Library offers curbside services for readers while library buildings are closed due to COVID-19.
Houston Public Library offers curbside services for readers while library buildings are closed due to COVID-19.
HISD Board approves $2B budget, pay increases for teachers and stipends for all employees
The Houston ISD Board of Trustees has passed $2 billion budget for the 2020-2021 school year.
The Houston ISD Board of Trustees has passed $2 billion budget for the 2020-2021 school year.
Yale University offers free course on African American history ‘from emancipation to the present’
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.
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.