Brooklyn Baker, a straight-A student with a 3.8-grade point average, is known for accomplishments that have put a spotlight on Brazoswood High. She recently broke the girls’ triple jump record for the sixth time this past track season with a jump of 40 feet 1.5 inches and broke the girls’ long jump record with a jump of 19 feet and 9.75 inches.
Mark Perez, who experienced abuse growing up, went from being a high school dropout to helping Harris County Department of Education learners pursue their education.
More families than last year applied for HISD’s unique programs and schools during phase one of the school choice process—and more families were matched with their preferred schools.
The Texas state government has taken control of approximately 85 schools in the Houston district, most of which serve Latino or Black communities.
Online learning has been around for a while, but, since the pandemic, more and more families have shifted to this educational model. The flexibility that online learning provides for busy families is appealing to many, but it isn’t a fit for all students. “People were aware of online learning before, but the pandemic forced many…
By: d-mars News Provider PR Newswire Less Than Half of Families Surveyed Trust School Tech Policies and Security Measures As parents send kids back to school, many face growing concerns around the safety of their children. While most parents (70%) believe they know enough to keep their families safe online, nearly a third do not…
By: d-mars.com News Provider NNPA, Stacy M. Brown The Curry’s said they are determined to ensure that all Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) students receive essential resources, including nutritious meals, literacy support, enhanced schoolyards, and youth sports opportunities. When we think of community, we think about what others give back to enrich their current neighborhoods…
By: d-mars.com News Provider This simple and tasty recipe yields a generous portion of chicken that can be enjoyed for another meal. The classic BBQ seasoning blend is exceptional, and it’s a good idea to store some in an airtight container for future use, whether it’s for enhancing pulled pork or a salmon steak. The…
World Youth Foundation is hosting a free Back 2 School Summit Saturday, July 23, 2023 at The George R. Brown Convention Center. The event will kick off at 2:00 PM and will consist of youth performances, guest speakers, workshops, information on health and wellness, fun, entertainment and more. The 4-hour event is open to local…
TITLE: Preschool & Kindergarten Round Up! |¡Feria de Preescolar y Kindergarten! PHONE: 713 589 8767 Email: info@familiesempowered.org Ticket url: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preschool-kindergarten-round-up-feria-de-preescolar-y-kindergarten-tickets-626599996457 Dates: June 3, 2023 10am to 12 noon Location: YMCA Children’s Academy at Texas Medical Center 5614 H. Mark Crosswell Junior Street Houston TX 77021 Price: Free to register and attend
Title: Preschool & Kindergarten Round Up! Phone: (713) 589-8767 Email: info@familiesempowered.org Ticket url: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preschool-kindergarten-round-up-feria-de-preescolar-y-kindergarten-tickets-626599996457 Dates: June 3, 2023 10am to 12 noon Location: YMCA Children’s Academy at Texas Medical Center – 5614 H. Mark Crosswell Junior Street. Houston TX 77021 Price: Free to register and attend
Houston, Texas, Saturday, April 8th, 2023: 100 Black Men Metropolitan Houston Chapter (BMOH) is proud to announce the collaborative partnership with The Astros Foundation and the Houston Dynamo FC and Houston Dash “Black Players for Change” for our annual event in the month of April. This annual event is nationally and locally recognized by the…
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream made their third stop on the Houston school tour to provide the Athletes of Kashmere High School with Under Amour Athletic gear. Their stop today included surprise guest, Houston Legend, Lil Keke. He expressed words of encouragement to both the girl’s and boy’s track teams, claiming undefeated victory as they go into…
On Saturday, January 21, Families Empowered brought schools from across Houston together with hundreds of families for a fun-filled event at the Houston Zoo to kick off School Choice Week. Families Empowered is a non-profit organization that works with families across Houston to ensure that they understand and can navigate all the school options available…
Starting in early 2020, every child in the United States became eligible for school meals at no cost, regardless of family income level — no forms, no questions asked. That policy, along with other interventions, including increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants, Children Program benefits, kept millions of children and families from…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The White House announced the awarding of the first grant from the nearly $300 million in funding allocated to expand access to mental health services in American schools. President Joe Biden secured the funding through the bipartisan omnibus agreement to expand access to school mental health…
As back-to-school season gets underway, it’s important to ensure that your child is ready for the school year, both physically and emotionally, by scheduling a well-child visit. Annual well-child visits are doctor appointments for preventive health services which are essential for ensuring a child’s growth and tracking developmental milestones. The well-child visit is also the…
It’s that time of year: Kids are squeezing in the last seconds of summer, and parents are working hard to make sure the first days back at school go off without a hitch. Once kids return to the classroom, it’s important to remember that their brains aren’t the only things that will be put to…