Education
Houston’s airwaves and social feeds are on fire after a woman’s viral rant claimed, in no uncertain terms, “Nobody under 40 should be teaching high school.” Her argument? Younger teachers are still too close in mindset to the teens they’re supposed to supervise—and it’s turning classroom authority on its head. “Y’all are too young to […]
Today was a special one at Bailey Middle School as students celebrated their Homecoming in style! The energy was off the charts, and we had the honor of being part of it. @jmacworldwide and @jalamashay hosted the day, keeping the crowd hyped and making sure every student felt the excitement. From fun games to nonstop […]
At the top of the statewide list were Dallas ISD’s School for the Talented & Gifted and School of Science & Engineering, followed by the Liberal Arts & Science Academy in Austin ISD.
I was targeted by Charlie Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA, because I make rap music. Before I was appointed professor of Hip-Hop in 2017, I wrote an album called Owning My Masters: The Rhetorics of Rhymes & Revolutions to earn a Ph.D. Of course, this was a big deal to me, earning a doctorate by […]
In 2021, KHOU 11 first introduced the community to Da’Vion Tatum, a standout student from Westfield High School who made headlines as valedictorian. That same year, he set his sights on Harvard University, determined to blaze a trail of excellence. Now, just a few years later, Tatum has graduated from Harvard and returned to the […]
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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 […]
