Teachers on the front line and the COVID-19 vaccine
The WYP panel talks about teachers and the need for COVID-19 safety and vaccines
The WYP panel talks about teachers and the need for COVID-19 safety and vaccines
School funding
The WYP panel talks about the reduction in school enrollment in Texas due to the pandemic and how that might effect future educational funding.
The WYP panel talks about the reduction in school enrollment in Texas due to the pandemic and how that might effect future educational funding.
Texas still blocked from taking over Houston’s school district, appeals court rules
The appeals court upheld a temporary injunction that stops Texas from ousting Houston ISD's school board. But the legal battle is not over.
The appeals court upheld a temporary injunction that stops Texas from ousting Houston ISD's school board. But the legal battle is not over.
Kids get coronavirus at gatherings more often than school, study finds
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Biden introduces Connecticut schools chief Miguel Cardona as education secretary pick
President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.
President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Connecticut's schools chief, tapped as Biden's education secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
Some Houston-area school districts giving back to their employees
School districts across this region are showing appreciation and giving back to those who have given so much this year.
School districts across this region are showing appreciation and giving back to those who have given so much this year.
Houston-area teachers protesting safer conditions in classrooms, STAAR testing rules
According to the group Community Voices for Public Education, at least 200 teachers from 9 local school districts participated in the protest.
According to the group Community Voices for Public Education, at least 200 teachers from 9 local school districts participated in the protest.
Houston-area teachers call out sick to protest STAAR testing, safer conditions in classrooms
At least 200 teachers from 9 local school districts participated in the protest to bring change to the education system.
At least 200 teachers from 9 local school districts participated in the protest to bring change to the education system.
74-year-old grandmother graduates from college alongside granddaughter
Pat Ormond and granddaughter Melody Ormond both graduated in November from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Pat Ormond and granddaughter Melody Ormond both graduated in November from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Houston teacher reacts to TEA announcement regarding STAAR test
One Houston school teacher shares his reaction following the Texas Education Agency's announcement to proceed with the STAAR Test.
One Houston school teacher shares his reaction following the Texas Education Agency's announcement to proceed with the STAAR Test.
Houston teacher reacts to TEA announcement regarding STAAR test
A Houston teacher shares their thoughts following the announcement from the Texas Education Agency saying the STAAR test would continue.
A Houston teacher shares their thoughts following the announcement from the Texas Education Agency saying the STAAR test would continue.
TAMU gives students mental health help with virtual sessions
Texas A&M is giving students the tools they need to help each other by conversing with virtual humans and acting out real life crisis scenarios .
Texas A&M is giving students the tools they need to help each other by conversing with virtual humans and acting out real life crisis scenarios .
TEA pauses A-F school ratings for 2020-21, but STAAR test will proceed
The Texas Education Agency says they are pausing A-F ratings for schools due to ongoing disruptions associated with COVID-19, but they will proceed with STAAR testing to help parents and educators understand what students have learned this year and gauge the impacts of the pandemic on education.
The Texas Education Agency says they are pausing A-F ratings for schools due to ongoing disruptions associated with COVID-19, but they will proceed with STAAR testing to help parents and educators understand what students have learned this year and gauge the impacts of the pandemic on education.
Pasadena, Katy ISD say they have plans in place to assist students struggling online
Students failing at least one first semester course will be required to return to face-to-face instruction.
Students failing at least one first semester course will be required to return to face-to-face instruction.
Failing students a major concern at Katy, Pasadena ISD
Staff at both Katy ISD and Pasadena ISD are doing their best to get the students back on track. Students at Pasadena ISD failing one or more first semester courses will be required to return for face-to-face instruction.
Staff at both Katy ISD and Pasadena ISD are doing their best to get the students back on track. Students at Pasadena ISD failing one or more first semester courses will be required to return for face-to-face instruction.
Texas parents demand more accountability, training in Special Ed
Disability Rights-Texas released statewide research which reveals a widespread failure by many school districts to train those interacting with special needs students in the proper use of restraints and a refusal by many ISD’s to report physical restraints as required by federal law.
Disability Rights-Texas released statewide research which reveals a widespread failure by many school districts to train those interacting with special needs students in the proper use of restraints and a refusal by many ISD’s to report physical restraints as required by federal law.
School districts failing to protect special needs students
Lack of training at Houston public schools is putting children at harm.
Lack of training at Houston public schools is putting children at harm.
Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
3 Houston schools make list of most sought-after independent schools of 2020
Three Houston area independent schools are in the top 50 most sought-after secondary schools of 2020, according to a report by Test Innovators.
Three Houston area independent schools are in the top 50 most sought-after secondary schools of 2020, according to a report by Test Innovators.