Congratulations to these graduates and all the young scholars in our community! NICHOLAS CARROLL What college are you attending? I plan on attending Southern University. With your hard work and diligence to get to this point, what does National Signing Day mean for you? This means so much, as it brings joy to my parents…
“What a thrill!! Today my partner, Ruby Muñoz Dang and I, along with State Representative Christina Morales, had the pleasure to hand over the keys to a brand new 2022 Toyota Corolla to Rominna Meza, a Raul Yzaguirre School for Success senior. What an incredible feeling to hear the thunderous cheers from the school’s senior…
The number of baby boomers, a demographic with 52 million people who are 65 and older, is projected to double by 2060. Many from this group will want to stay in their homes. In fact, a recent AARP study from November 2021 finds that 77% of older adults want to remain in their homes for…
Mostyn Law’s HeartBEAT of the Campus Awards has recognized fifteen Houston-area students for their successes on campus and in the community, providing each with a $1,000 check in support of their further studies. The students were feted at a special reception, hosted by Mostyn Law co-founder Amber Mostyn in the law firm’s Galleria-area offices. As…
The events of the past couple of years have shown how important scientists are to making the world a better and safer place. According to an independent research study, 91% of people believe that scientists are critical for our future well-being, and 89% say that science brings hope for the future. Here are five ways…
By d-mars.com News Provider During a time when young people have experienced disruptions to their education and witnessed unprecedented changes in the labor market, it’s understandable that students may feel uncertain about their future careers. The good news is, there are many skilled trades that students may not be fully aware of – and they’re…
By d-mars.com News Provider Our nation reported more mental health stress in 2020, but there was not a corresponding increase in people seeking mental health treatment, according to the inaugural State of the Nation’s Mental Health report. However, there were two conditions for which diagnosis and treatment grew in 2020: anxiety and PTSD for adults….
By d-mars.com News Provider Award-winning national journalist, author, television host, and Jack Yates High School alumnus Roland S. Martin is supporting Houston Independent School District students with financial assistance to pursue the path of higher education. Martin has established two $1,000 annual college scholarships and has committed $25,000 for the program. One scholarship is for…
By d-mars.com News Provider Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, countless lives were saved thanks to nurses, who sacrificed their time, health and even the joys of family to serve others and protect their loved ones. “All healthcare workers, but especially nurses, carried this country through a historic period in modern medicine and there are no words…
By d-mars.com News Provider While the rollout of the vaccine has been a relief for the nation’s teachers, many of whom have been working in-person on and off since the start of the pandemic, the reality is that not everyone will get the vaccine. What’s more, being in the school building all day with children…
By d-mars.com News Provider The nation’s only index that ranks high schools’ ability to challenge their students will be published this month, and two Houston Independent School District campuses made the list in more than one category. Carnegie Vanguard High School is ranked number five on the latest Challenge Index list of top 20 high…
2021 top educator Superintendent Robert Bostic of the Stafford Municipal School District, has been dedicated to children and education for 25 years. He has served as a teacher, supervisor, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. Dr. Bostic is active in community, civic, and professional organizations. He is currently a member of the Texas Association…
2021 TOP EDUCATOR Dr. Rodney E. Watson has led the Spring Independent School District since July 2014. The district serves more than 33,000 students in a diverse community approximately 20 miles north of downtown Houston, in an urban area of Harris County, Texas. Along with its 26 elementary schools, seven comprehensive middle schools and three…
by d-mars.com News Provider No matter how strictly you follow the rules, those with firsthand experience know that anyone can get COVID-19. “Given my role helping shape COVID-19 policies and procedures since the pandemic surfaced, I know the rules better than most: wear a mask, limit social gatherings, stay six feet apart and so on,”…
by d-mars.com News Provider These days, computer science is important. Really important. Nearly every part of our lives is influenced by computers. So, why is diversity in this field still so hard to find? The problem starts early. According to the College Board, in spite of comprising 15% of the American high school student body,…
By d-mars.com News Provider Bo Porter, president and CEO of Bo Porter Enterprise, recently announced the April 2021 grand opening of the new home of Bo Porter’s Future All-Stars Baseball Development Academy. Established in 1998, Porter’s highly acclaimed program is relocating to its new 12,000-square-foot indoor training facility at 15122 Highway 6 in Rosharon, Texas,…
Twelve Houston Independent School District middle schools are among the latest campuses to be selected for participation in the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program, which addresses barriers to digital inclusion. In addition to free mobile devices and accompanying 30GB 4G LTE data plans, participating schools will be assigned a full-time coach to train teachers in…
by d-mars.com News Provider With many schools continuing to meet remotely, students nationwide have lacked access to on-campus music facilities and in-person instruction. Fortunately, there are some new avenues and resources that are making music education at home a viable prospect. • At Home Skill-Building: The growing library of online musical education classes provided by…
Curriculum Associates, developer of the i-Ready Assessment suite used by one-quarter of K–8 students across the US, released an analysis of 2020–2021 Diagnostic assessment data in Reading and Mathematics. The data set, which included more than one million students nationwide in Grades K–8, offers the first large-scale look at the impact of the pandemic on…
by d-mars.com News Provider If you remember your teachers and parents telling you not to rely too heavily on calculators, you may be inclined to pass on the same mindset to your own children. Here are some of the pros and cons to using calculators to master STEM subjects: • Adaptation to a Changing World:…