Education stories in Houston

who would you pick as your child's 1st grade teacher and why ?

Brazosport College in Texas is bringing back its athletics program after a 50-year hiatus, partly inspired by the popularity of video games like Mario Kart. The revival aims to enhance student engagement and community involvement.

Faculty members from Texas universities are relocating to escape new bans on teaching classic literature, including works by Plato and Shakespeare. This trend highlights growing concerns over academic freedom and censorship in the state's educational institutions.

The Austin Independent School District is currently under investigation by the state for its recent Pride Week celebrations. This inquiry raises questions about the implications of such events in Texas schools.

A junior high school student from Sugar Land is actively seeking internship or shadowing opportunities in the field of chemical engineering, particularly in biotechnology. This initiative highlights the importance of hands-on experience for students pursuing careers in STEM fields.

A family moving from Georgia to Sugar Land is looking for advice on neighborhoods and schools for their four young children. They are particularly interested in feedback on Commonwealth and Cornerstone Elementary Schools.

Texas Republican lawmakers have enacted significant reforms in higher education, banning diversity programs and weakening faculty governance. As they gain momentum ahead of the midterms, advocates question the lack of Democratic response.

[Link: https://www.chron.com/texas/article/texas-school-vouchers-22221958.php]

The Texas Education Agency is facing allegations from educators who claim they were unfairly targeted in an investigation related to social media posts about Charlie Kirk. A federal judge is currently deliberating on whether to halt the agency's ongoing probe.

Hi yall! I’m new to Houston (and the U.S. - international student), and back home I used to run a lot but I knew which routes to take since it was my home town/country. I’m still getting adjusted to Houston and its size/people and I definitely want to be cautious. What are some safe routes to run at

[Link: https://wacobridge.org/2026/04/22/tpusa-baylor-university-progressive-lgbtq-alternative-event/] ***Baylor’s move to allow Turning Point USA’s tour stop on campus Wednesday, along with a rally featuring LGBTQ+ speakers is being called a win for diverse viewpoints by some.***

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Texas has enacted a law allowing public schools to display the Ten Commandments, following a recent Supreme Court ruling. This decision has sparked discussions about the role of religious symbols in educational settings.

A U.S. appeals court has ruled that Texas public schools can require the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a decision that may lead to a Supreme Court challenge. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals determined that this law does not violate the First Amendment.

[Link: https://www.advocate.com/news/religion/texas-baptists-baylor-university-lgbtq]

Texas, missed open enrollment on [HealthCare.gov](http://HealthCare.gov), currently uninsured. Income should be above \~100% poverty level ($16,400) so likely ACA-eligible but not Medicaid. I have a leg injury that might need surgery and trying to figure out if this path actually works. 1. If I app

Parents and educators are questioning the appropriateness of the Houston Independent School District's kindergarten curriculum, which emphasizes test preparation and screen time over traditional reading methods. This has sparked a debate about the developmental impact on young students.

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Victoria Hernandez, 23, was brought into work at the Blanco Road San Antonio Starbucks location in August 2025.  She’d begun working for the company at 17, while still in high school, dutifully weathering the often thankless rush of caffeine-seeking customers for just $10 an hour—even throug

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I’m looking for dance or cooking classes in Houston. Any idea where I can learn? I’m from college station and there aren’t a ton of options around here. Houston is the closest I can get. I said cooking but mostly baking, and Italian. Dance: shuffle, salsa. The above are what I am looking for. A

I’m trying to help a high school senior figure out the best way to get started with CompTIA certs and eventually move into cybersecurity. I’ve been looking at Houston Community College, Wharton County Junior College, and Texas State Technical College, but their websites are honestly kind of confusin

Hey Y’all! I’m currently working at Humble ISD as a para but our program is closing at the end of the school year(June 2nd). I’ve been in childcare for the past 3, almost 4 years and I just completed my Directors certification program to be able to operate a daycare program. I was originally looki

[Link: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/mackenzie-scott-meals-on-wheels-22205439.php]

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