Education
Big changes are hitting Texas classrooms this school year, and students, parents, and teachers are all going to feel it. First up—phones are out. House Bill 1481 puts a “bell-to-bell” ban on cellphones, tablets, smartwatches—you name it. If it’s a personal device, it stays put until the last bell, unless you’ve got a medical or […]
The first day of school can be nerve-wracking, but with these quick tips, you’ll be ahead of the game and ready to roll. Plus, these hacks might not come straight from your teachers, but trust me—they work! 1. Drop a Compliment — With Style Start off on the right foot by complimenting your teacher, but […]
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is partnering with METRO to offer free bus rides to qualifying high school students, with about 800 students signed up so far. Despite budget cuts, Earlier this year, HISD announced the collaboration to provide free rides for students in grades nine through 12 who live more than two miles […]
According to Community Impact, A new music-and-arts-focused charter school, the Frank Liu Jr. Academy for Music & Arts, is set to open in Houston for the 2026-27 school year. The school will serve Pre-K through 8th grade students and will be located in a historic coffee plant in Second Ward. The campus will feature music […]
As the new school year approaches in Houston, many school districts are preparing for changes due to a new Texas law banning cell phone use for students in grades K-12 during school hours. The law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in June, allows districts to decide on cellphone use during extracurricular activities and storage options […]
Texas just hit the streets with a controversial new law that’s got people talking—especially those who care about our youth.House Bill 6, recently signed into law, now gives schools more power to suspend homeless students for what they call “disruptive behavior.” Back in 2019, Texas passed a law that protected homeless kids from being kicked […]
The Robert Charles Riots of 1900 in New Orleans are a brutal reminder that justice in America once looked like mob rule.
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In his short yet prolific life, Dunbar used folk dialect to give voice and dignity to the experience of Black Americans
Black History Month is that time of year when the world suddenly remembers that Black people exist. Okay, I’m joking—kind of. Let’s get into the makings and purpose of Black History Month, so that we can give it the appreciation and recognition it deserves. RELATED: 15 Things Invented By Black People How Black History Month […]
Fiasco will teach rap as part of the institute’s innovative Bachelor of Music in Hip-Hop program, the first performance degree of its kind in the U.S.
