N.J. sues NIH over new cap to indirect research funding
Following federal officials’ announcement of cuts to indirect support for medical and public health research, New Jersey is joining 21…
Category: Education
Fort Bend ISD approves nearly $30,000 raise for superintendent
Superintendent Marc Smith received a nearly $30,000 increase last week, which was unanimously approved by Fort Bend ISD trustees. He…
Houston ISD condemns call for student sick-out in protest of Mike Miles
In protest of state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles, an advocacy group called for a student sick day on Wednesday, which Houston…
Houston ISD parents are organizing a student sick-out to protest Mike Miles
On Wednesday, hundreds of students are anticipated to participate in a student sick-out organized by a group of Houston ISD…
University of Houston rescinding policy allowing hybrid work schedules for staff
The hybrid remote work policy at the University of Houston is being revoked. In an email sent to workers on…
Fort Bend ISD partners with neighborhood group to provide resources, tutoring to students
To give disadvantaged children extra resources, Fort Bend ISD has partnered with a group of neighborhoods for a two-year period.…
Family of Cy-Fair ISD student who died during basketball practice seeks compensation, policy changes
In a letter to Cy-Fair ISD on Monday, a well-known Houston lawyer said the family of a middle school student…
Texas Senate proposes extensive school voucher-like program with $1 billion price tag
With the filing of Senate Bill 2, Republicans in the Texas Senate presented their plan for a program akin to…
Three Houston ISD schools experience heating issues upon return from cold-related closures
As the area recovered from freezing temperatures and an unprecedented winter storm, some classrooms in three Houston ISD schools—Love Elementary,…
Houston ISD, other area schools set to resume classes Thursday
Following a cold spell and an uncommon snowstorm, classes in the Houston region will resume on Thursday. As temperatures are…