To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Foley & Lardner LLP hosted the 27th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, Jan. 13.
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Wheatley HS hosts community fair for MLK Day of Service
MLK Day is not just a national holiday celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It’s a call to action and the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service. The Wheatley High School community answered that call with a resource fair, food distribution, and garden clean up.
Continue readingHISD educators showcase creative solutions in TEDxSunnyside: THE PRINCIPAL MATTERS
The spotlight is on Houston’s Sunnyside as three HISD educators share their professional experience in a TED Talk series now available online.
Continue readingNonprofit brings free fine arts lessons to HISD classrooms
Season 2 of “Take the Stage” just launched on PBS LearningMedia, and HISD elementary teachers are using the interactive lessons to get their students excited about learning through fine arts.
Continue readingHISD Board of Education elects new officers for 2023
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education on Thursday elected new officers for 2023, selecting District III Trustee Dani Hernandez as Board President.
Continue readingHISD employee graduates with doctoral degree alongside sister
HISD Executive Officer of Specialized Learning and Services Khechara Bradford received her Doctoral Degree in Professional Leadership from the University of Houston-College of Education this past weekend alongside her sister, Ayana Lebron, who serves as Director of Special Education for Spring ISD.
Continue readingGroundbreaking HISD General Counsel retires after more than two decades of service
After serving 23 illustrious years in HISD, General Counsel Elneita Hutchins-Taylor has announced her retirement.
Continue readingHISD students raise money for the Houston Food Bank through Imagine Learning Math Program
HISD community partner Imagine learning hosted a celebration ceremony at The Rice School to recognize the top donating classroom and student for their Do Math Pay It Forward contest.
Continue readingHISD honors employees with milestone anniversaries for their decades of service
HISD’s Office of Talent hosted its first ever Service Milestone Reception on Dec. 14 at Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts.
Employees celebrating their 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th, and 50th year with the district were recognized and honored for their decades of service and dedication.
Continue readingSuperintendent House honored by Houston Area Urban League for Black Excellence in Education
Superintendent Millard House II was presented the Black Excellence in Education Award at the Equal Opportunity Day Gala hosted by the Houston Area Urban League for his outstanding contributions in education.
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