Rise of Virtual Pre-K: Why More Families Are Choosing Online Learning
Virtual pre-k programs offer a lifeline to families who want their children to experience the benefits of a structured pre-k program but face barriers to traditional programs.
3 Ways to Facilitate ‘Transfer of Learning’ From Your Child’s Classroom to Your Home this Fall
When young children demonstrate transfer of learning from their child care classroom to their play at home, parents can take an active role in encouraging it.
HCDE, Education Foundation of Harris County Partner to Offer $200K in Classroom Supplies for Teachers
Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) and the Education Foundation of Harris County (EFHC) have partnered for the fourth annual Tools for Teachers program.
Health Care-Focused High School Launched by Memorial Hermann and Aldine ISD Welcomes First Class of Students
HEAL High School is a partnership between Memorial Hermann Health System and Aldine Independent School District (ISD), which is supported by a $31 million initial gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies to Memorial Hermann Foundation.
Ready for School? Here’s Your Ultimate Back-to-School Toolkit
To ease your family’s transition, here are some useful tips and tricks to have in your toolkit to help your child get back into the school groove.
Unlock Your Future: Time Still Left to File FAFSA for Financial Aid
Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state and school financial aid programs including grants, scholarships, work-study funds and loans, should complete the FAFSA.
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.
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.
Summer and Fall Registrations are Open at LSC-Houston North
Summer and Fall Registration is open at LSC-Houston North.
Texas Enacts Changes as School Choice Debates Continue
The Texas state government has taken control of approximately 85 schools in the Houston district, most of which serve Latino or Black communities.
How to Support Early Readers at Home
Recent data indicates that over 60% of fourth graders in the United States are reading below grade level, with performance particularly low due to the lingering effects of the pandemic.
HISD Releases Report Detailing Inefficiencies, Outlining Path Forward
HOUSTON — The Houston Independent School District released a report Tuesday that outlined how it is addressing long-standing operational problems and inefficiencies that have persisted across the district, hindering efforts to transform the system so it serves all students well. The report, titled “HISD Efficiency Report: An analysis of the district-level systems that challenge HISD’s…