Success story for school with later start time
Research that suggests teens do better in school if they get more sleep, is not new. But slowly, some schools are starting to adjust their schedules to accommodate that idea. In Houston, the private Emery/Weiner School is one of a handful of Texas campuses and districts to start the school day 40 minutes later.
Research that suggests teens do better in school if they get more sleep, is not new. But slowly, some schools are starting to adjust their schedules to accommodate that idea. In Houston, the private Emery/Weiner School is one of a handful of Texas campuses and districts to start the school day 40 minutes later.
Governor Abbott 'high-fives' AISD elementary kids on first day of school
Some Zavalla Elementary students coming back from summer break got a nice surprise Monday afternoon -- a hi-five from the Governor.
Some Zavalla Elementary students coming back from summer break got a nice surprise Monday afternoon -- a hi-five from the Governor.
What's Your Point ? August 6, 2017 TX Rep. Dan Huberty
What's Your Point ? August 6, 2017 TX Rep. Dan Huberty Education finance reform
What's Your Point ? August 6, 2017 TX Rep. Dan Huberty Education finance reform
Police v Clergy: a basketball game for the community
Houston police faced off against local clergy during a community basketball game Saturday afternoon.
Houston police faced off against local clergy during a community basketball game Saturday afternoon.
Is algebra an unnecessary stumbling block in US schools?
NEW YORK (AP) — Who needs algebra? That question muttered by many a frustrated student over the years has become a vigorous debate among American educators, sparked by a provocative new book that argues required algebra has become an unnecessary stumbling block that forces millions to drop out of high school or college.
NEW YORK (AP) — Who needs algebra? That question muttered by many a frustrated student over the years has become a vigorous debate among American educators, sparked by a provocative new book that argues required algebra has become an unnecessary stumbling block that forces millions to drop out of high school or college.
West Texas school district makes switch to 4-day school week
DALLAS (AP) — The weekend will start early for children in a West Texas school district that's adopted a four-day school week. The new schedule in Olfen, northeast of San Angelo, is believed to be the first such change since lawmakers last year gave schools greater leeway in setting their calendars.
DALLAS (AP) — The weekend will start early for children in a West Texas school district that's adopted a four-day school week. The new schedule in Olfen, northeast of San Angelo, is believed to be the first such change since lawmakers last year gave schools greater leeway in setting their calendars.