Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk HOSA chapter wins high awards at International Leadership Conference

Students in the Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk (BCMBAR) HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) chapter competed at the 2022 HOSA Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference and won high awards. During the conference that took place June 22-26 in Nashville, Tennessee, 30 students from the BCMBAR HOSA chapter competed against more […]

HISD educators participate in third annual NASA Teacher Externship

With a mission to bring new ideas and knowledge to the classroom, teachers from the Houston Independent School District participated in the third annual NASA-HISD Teacher Externship. On June 22 and 23, 14 teachers from HISD toured NASA facilities and completed professional development activities with NASA experts.

HISD is helping those who want to change careers and become certified teachers

Changing careers and becoming a teacher is getting easier at Houston Independent School District. Candidates can apply now to become a teacher for HISD through the Alternative Certification Program. It is a one-year program dedicated to recruiting individuals from diverse educational and career backgrounds who are passionate about students, teaching, and learning.

HISD volunteers show their support for the LGBTQ+ community at Houston Pride

For the first time, HISD’s Pride Committee participated in Houston’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration on June 25. The 44th annual event, organized by Houston Pride 365, was the first following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HISD expands participation in Verizon Innovative Learning program

Houston Independent School District, in partnership with Digital Promise and Verizon Innovative Learning, will welcome eight schools into the Verizon Innovative Learning program for the 2022-2023 school year.