HISD Announces Preliminary 2024 STAAR High School End of Course Results
HISD said students made “substantial gains” in four of five tested subjects, and in some cases far exceeded pre-COVID proficiency levels.
How To Find Out Who’s Properly Licensed When Hiring
Hiring someone who is properly licensed involves key steps to ensure you are choosing a qualified professional who cannot only get the job done, but meets all necessary legal and industry standards.
How New Tech Can Help You Save on Your Mortgage
Here’s the process for applying for a loan using new technology, whether you’re one of the 6.3 million Americans eligible to refinance or among the millions eager to become a homeowner.
Biden-Harris Administration Approves $7.7B in Additional Student Loan Debt Relief
With the addition of the new relief, the administration has now approved $167 billion in loan forgiveness for 4.75 million Americans.
Children’s Museum Houston and Harris County Public Library Recognized as 2024 Recipients of Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced Children’s Museum Houston and Harris County Public Library of Houston as two of the 10 recipients of the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
Biden-Harris Administration Propels HBCUs with Record $16 Billion Investment
Officials said the Biden-Harris administration’s dedication to HBCUs underscores their vital role in fostering upward economic mobility in the United States.
2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands to Feature PVAMU, TSU
Get ready for a weekend of incredible music from some of the greatest musicians that historically Black colleges and universities have to offer, Houston!
7 Essentials for Setting Your New College Grad Up for Success
Here are some ideas for gifts that will help your graduate succeed in their brave, new world post-grad.
Ensemble Theatre’s Young Performers Program Summer 2024 Offering Top-Quality Training
The Ensemble Theatre’s theatre arts training program — the Young Performers Program (also known as YPP) Summer Sessions — is offering top-quality training in the areas of theatre, dance, vocal performance, music theory and technology this year.
PVAMU Announces Appointment of Provost and SVP for Academic Affairs
Prairie View A&M University officials have announced that Dr. Aashir Nasim has been named Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Summer Program Cultivates Future Cardiovascular Researchers
Bradley McConnell, professor of pharmacology at the UH College of Pharmacy, and Tho Tran, research assistant professor of chemistry at the UH College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, have received funding from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to create a summer research program to engage the upcoming generation of minority, underrepresented cardiovascular researchers in hands-on heart, blood and lung research.
U.S. Department of Education Acts to Ease FAFSA Woes Amidst Rising Concerns
“We are determined to close the FAFSA completion gap,” declared U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten.
HISD Extends 479 Job Offers at Campus Hiring Fairs Held Over the Weekend
More than 1,300 candidates attended two Houston Independent School District hiring fairs this past Saturday and HISD extended 479 same-day job offers for open, campus-based positions in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Brazoswood HS Senior Breaks School’s Triple Jump Record a 6th Time, Set to Graduate
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.
The Impact of Digital Literacy
In an era where digital technology permeates every facet of our existence, from communication to education and employment, being digitally literate is no longer optional.
North Shore HS Educator Named HAABSE Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year
Mrs. LaTisha Guillory, an English teacher at North Shore Senior High 10th Grade Center, was named the 2023 Houston Area Alliance Black School Educator (HAABSE) Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year for the entire Houston area in February 2024, a recognition given to educators who exemplify excellence in their field.
Ways to Show Love to Your Favorite Educator this Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week, a wonderful time to recognize the hard work, dedication and impact of the educators in our lives.
HISD Expands Partnership with Hazel Health to Offer No-Cost Care at Every Campus
As part of its new Continuum of Care model for student wraparound supports, the Houston Independent School District is expanding its partnership with Hazel Health to every campus and Sunrise Center in the district.
How Colleges and Universities Can Support Adult Learners Navigating a Changing World
While mental illness can impact anyone, adult learners who are balancing their personal lives with professional and educational pursuits need special attention.
HISD to Hold Job Fairs on Saturday
The Houston Independent School District will hold job fairs on Saturday, May 4 for individuals interested in working at HISD’s New Education System (NES) and non-NES campuses in the 2024-2025 school year.