HISD art clubs and classes assembled at MacGregor Park to take part in the 2023 Houston Art Bike Parade and Festival on Saturday, May 13. Presented by the Houston Parks Board and The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, the Art Bike Festival is an annual opportunity for students and community artists to showcase their creativity and to explore the bayou trails around the park.
Continue readingAuthor Archives: HISD Communications
HISD seeks public comments ahead of ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application
Houston Independent School District is preparing to submit the 2023-2024 ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application—the nation’s education law and commitment to equal opportunity for all students—on June 23, 2023.
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Section 8306(a)(7) and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Program-Specific Provisions and Assurances require HISD to receive public comment before the application is submitted to the Texas Education Agency.
The public comment period is from May 16, 2023, to June 7, 2023.
Continue readingMillion-dollar grant provides no-cost pathway for aspiring educators through local institutions
Amid a growing national teacher shortage and declining educator preparation program enrollment, Houston Independent School District is creating pathways for aspiring educators to become teachers for free and get paid to do so. Through a new Grow Your Own grant program, participants will be able to earn their bachelor’s degree and Texas teaching license while being paid as a full-time teaching assistant in HISD.
Continue readingHISD seniors earn degrees before their diplomas through Texas Early College Program
On Thursday, May 11, Houston Community College (HCC) held commencement ceremonies for the class of 2023. Graduating students walked the stage at NRG Arena to flip their tassels and receive their well-earned associate degrees or trade certifications to the cheers of proud friends and family.
There were a few HCC graduates whose educational journey differed from their matriculating peers. These graduates are students at HISD’s Early College High School (ECHS) campuses who were able to earn their degrees and certifications before their high school diplomas.
Continue readingHISD honors Educators of the Year at annual banquet
Houston Independent School District honored the 2022-2023 Educators of the Year at its annual banquet on Friday, May 12, at Hilton Americas-Houston.
This year’s theme was “Legendary” and served to celebrate a legacy of educator excellence in an elegant roaring 20s style.
Continue readingHISD observes Jewish American Heritage Month
Since 2006, the month of May has been nationally recognized as Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), a time to acknowledge and honor the generations of Jewish Americans and their part of the diverse tapestry of American history.
“Jewish American” is far from a catch-all identifier, as the Jewish American experience varies from community to community, family to family, and individual to individual. JAHM is significant in its intent to educate gentiles about Jewish culture and tradition and to celebrate Jewish Americans and their impact on American life.
Continue readingHISD PD: Social media threats of violence carry serious consequences
In the age of the internet, many assume that their comings and goings on social media and elsewhere in digital spaces are anonymous. An anonymous person can sometimes feel comfortable to say and do things online that they would not do in person. With this comfort on the rise, so too has there been a rise in anonymous threats to schools and public spaces on social media.
Continue readingMETRO offering students free rides for the summer
Houston METRO is offering HISD students free rides all summer long through its Summer of Fun program.
Astros Foundation offering summer reading incentives for HISD students
HISD elementary students have the chance to avoid the “summer slide” and instead Slide into Summer Reading with the Astros.
Continue readingHISD and City of Houston award winners of the inaugural Truck Artwork Competition
In January, HISD announced a contest in partnership with the City of Houston to encourage the district’s young Michelangelos to learn more about recycling through art. Participants, grades K-12, were asked to create a work of art that reflected the contest’s theme, “I Recycle for Houston.” The winning pieces would be displayed on the side of City of Houston Solid Waste Management collection trucks.
Continue reading