What Parents Need to Know About School Vouchers
What Parents Need to Know About School Vouchers – Trina Pruitt, parent and Go Public contributor School vouchers are a hot topic these days. I regularly run across articles, political ads, and even billboards that aim to sway parents and voters one way or the other on the subject of vouchers, but neither side delves […]
Katy ISD Robotics Students Shine In Competition
Katy ISD’s Robotics students from various Katy ISD schools had the opportunity to put their STEM skills to use at the first Texas District Championship and the UIL State Championship! Students from Cinco Ranch HS, Jordan HS, Mayde Creek HS, Paetow HS, Tompkins HS, and Seven Lakes HS were all part of the lucky schools […]
Benefits of Dual Language Programs
Blog by: Laura Hermes, Intern, UT Austin What is a Dual Language Program? Dual Language Immersion programs, commonly referred to by the acronym DLIs, are a way for students to be immersed in two languages simultaneously during their early education. DLIs are most commonly offered in English combined with Spanish, French, Mandarin, or American Sign […]
Hempstead ISD FFA Hosts Project Show
Hempstead ISD High School FFA students showcased months of hard work, dedication, and hands-on learning at the annual FFA Project Show. The event provided an opportunity for FFA students to present the projects they had worked on throughout the year and compete against each other in a variety of categories. The Project Show featured broilers, […]
Friendswood ISD’s CTE Lunch With A Scientist
Friendswood ISD Biomedical Innovation students participated in the Lunch with a Scientist event. This experience connected students with a diverse group of biomedical professionals. Students were able to have one-on-one discussions where they gained insights into possible future careers and paths within the biomedical field. The Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Biomedical Science program is […]
Goose Creek ISD Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
Goose Creek ISD and dedicated volunteers set out to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through meaningful service projects. This day is an exemplification of the power of community and the spirit of giving back. At Banuelos Elementary, volunteers from multiple GCCISD schools and members of CP Chemical’s BELIEVE group worked together to enhance […]
Fort Bend ISD Teacher Wins H-E-B Excellence Award
At Fort Bend ISD, Dr. Alicia Dawn Adkins, an 11th-grade history teacher at Kempner High School, received an award from H-E-B Excellence in Education. The H-E-B team arrived with a $1,000 check and the news that she was a finalist for the H-E-B’s Leadership Award for secondary teachers. The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards are […]
Conroe ISD Hosts Dog Day for Students
Conroe ISD hosted a dog day at Sam Houston Elementary with Dogs of Character, an organization that aims to teach the concepts of social and emotional learning through the stories and life lessons of these amazing rescue dogs. Dogs of Character has travelled all over Texas reaching over 20,000 children. Since 2010, this program has had […]
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Hosts Vision Clinic Event
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD hosted the See to Succeed Vision Clinic, a Houston Health Department program that offers free comprehensive eye exams & eyewear to students. Students that attended the clinic, who along with vision care specialists were smiling and sharing laughs all throughout the afternoon, will have glasses delivered to their home campuses when ready. See […]
Lamar CISD Students Dive into Hands-On Science
Lamar CISD is making science come alive in the classroom! With interactive science stations, Wright Junior High students took over their classes, thinking like true scientists and carrying out experiments. Students at Steenbergen Middle School, in the meantime, used Oreos and M&Ms to investigate Earth’s strata in the most inventive way possible! Students’ comprehension of […]
