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Bastian ES students surprised by Houston Texans player during annual toy giveaway

A group of 25 students at Bastian Elementary School were surprised with a special delivery by Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph on Tuesday afternoon—just in time for the holidays. [photoshelter-gallery g_id=”G0000kGD1l36o4xo” g_name=”20151216-BastianToyDrive” width=”600″ f_fullscreen=”t” bgtrans=”t” pho_credit=”iptc” twoup=”f” f_bbar=”t” f_bbarbig=”f” fsvis=”f” f_show_caption=”t” crop=”f” f_enable_embed_btn=”t” f_htmllinks=”t” f_l=”t” f_send_to_friend_btn=”f” f_show_slidenum=”t” f_topbar=”f” f_show_watermark=”t” img_title=”casc” linkdest=”c” trans=”xfade” target=”_self” tbs=”5000″ f_link=”t” f_smooth=”f” […]

Phuong Uyen Tieu named principal of Reagan PK-8

Phuong Uyen Tieu has been named principal of Billy Reagan K8 Educational Center. Tieu graduated from Hastings High School and received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from University of Houston and a master’s degree in education administration from Concordia University in Austin. Following her undergraduate education, she worked in corporate America for eight years before becoming a teacher. Tieu began her career […]

HISD Board of Education votes to hire search firm tasked with finding new superintendent

The Houston Independent School District Board of Education voted Thursday to hire a search firm to help find a replacement for outgoing Superintendent Terry Grier. Trustees hired Ray and Associates, an Iowa-based firm that specializes in searches for educational executives and leaders. The firm was among four companies that responded to a request for proposals […]

HISD Board of Education approves $212.4 million additional bond funding proposal

The Houston Independent School District Board of Education on Thursday approved a funding proposal that would add up to $212.4 million to the bond program to cover significant increases in inflation and construction costs. The proposal passed 8 to 1 with Trustee Juliet Stipeche casting the dissenting vote.

Trustee Paula Harris honored before last board meeting

[photoshelter-gallery g_id=”G00003D1We9NcbNk” g_name=”2015-Harris-Reception” width=”600″ f_fullscreen=”t” bgtrans=”t” pho_credit=”iptc” twoup=”f” f_bbar=”t” f_bbarbig=”f” fsvis=”f” f_show_caption=”t” crop=”f” f_enable_embed_btn=”t” f_htmllinks=”t” f_l=”t” f_send_to_friend_btn=”f” f_show_slidenum=”t” f_topbar=”f” f_show_watermark=”t” img_title=”casc” linkdest=”c” trans=”xfade” target=”_self” tbs=”5000″ f_link=”t” f_smooth=”f” f_mtrx=”t” f_ap=”t” f_up=”f” height=”400″ btype=”old” bcolor=”#CCCCCC” ] HISD Board of Education Trustee Paula Harris, before stepping down from her District IV seat and attending her final board meeting […]

‘Crack the Code’ STEM event set for January 9

The Innovative Curriculum department will hold its first ever invitational coding event for its TIF 4 STEM grant schools on Saturday, January 9, 2016 from 9 a.m. to noon, called “Crack the Code.” Students, teachers, and chaperones from 18 of the grant’s middle schools and elementary schools will convene at Southmayd Elementary School, the host […]

HISD Board of Education to consider $212.4 million in additional bond funding

The Houston Independent School District Board of Education on Thursday will consider a funding proposal that would add up to $212.4 million to the bond program to cover significant increases in inflation and construction costs. If approved, the additional money would help the district ensure all bond projects are completed as described to voters in […]

HISD Board of Education to vote on search firm tasked with finding new superintendent

The Houston Independent School District Board of Education is scheduled to vote Thursday on a plan to hire a search firm to help find a replacement for outgoing Superintendent Terry Grier. Trustees are recommending the hire of Ray and Associates, an Iowa-based firm that specializes in searches for educational executives and leaders. The firm was […]

HISD’s alternative certification program now accepting applications 

Effective Teacher Fellowship offers paid training, hands-on support for new teachers  Interested in starting a challenging and rewarding career as a teacher at HISD? The Effective Teacher Fellowship (ETF) is now accepting applications for 2016 and is looking for highly qualified and passionate new educators to help the district produce Global Graduates. 

CFS team recognizes Employees of the Year at annual holiday luncheon

Managers from HISD Construction and Facilities Services showed their appreciation for the hard work of each team member on Friday and named the department’s 2015 Employees of the Year during the department’s annual appreciation luncheon and professional development day. [photoshelter-gallery g_id=”G0000C3Gk0wwZRqI” g_name=”20151204-CFSHolidayLuncheon” width=”600″ f_fullscreen=”t” bgtrans=”t” pho_credit=”iptc” twoup=”f” f_bbar=”t” f_bbarbig=”f” fsvis=”f” f_show_caption=”t” crop=”f” f_enable_embed_btn=”t” f_htmllinks=”t” f_l=”t” f_send_to_friend_btn=”f” […]