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School District With Racial Bias Issues Challenges The Education Plan For An Autistic Black Student

Henrico is one of four state school districts that the Virginia Department of Education flagged for disproportionately punishing Black students with learning disabilities, compared to what it provides White and Hispanic students with similar challenges.

Bronx Students Protesting for Change Declare Victory After Three-Day Lockout

According to bronx.news12.com, after days of students protesting for change at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in Bronx, NY, their lockout of administration has ended in victory.

Feds Say Texas Illegally Failed to Educate Students with Disabilities

A U.S. Department of Education investigation concluded Thursday that Texas violated federal law by failing to ensure students with disabilities were properly evaluated and provided with an adequate public education.

Legendary Basketball Hall of Famer, Isiah Thomas, and Florida Memorial University's President, Dr. Jaffus Hardrick Team Up to Announce a Prominent Men's Head Basketball Coach

Tuesday morning, Florida Memorial University (FMU) will host a press conference to announce the appointment of a new Head Coach for Men’s Basketball. This coach is well known for his work with many of today’s NBA athletes. FMU’s Wellness Center will be the new facility where many of these athletes will train with the new head coach. Some of the players will be joining us for the press conference.

Their first Thanksgiving was spent with neighbors they just met. Here's how it happened

With another Thanksgiving crossed off the calendar, our stomachs are full, our fridges are stocked with leftovers and one couple from Colombia is reflecting on their first year celebrating the American holiday.

Teens, especially girls, are experiencing more violence, suicidal thoughts and mental health challenges, CDC survey finds

Teen girls in the United States experienced record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk in recent years, amid "significant" and "heartbreaking" declines in youth health and well-being overall, according to data published Monday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

AFT and Student Defense Sue DeVos for Breaking Federal Law to Help Predatory For-Profit Colleges

Student Defense filed a landmark federal lawsuit today, on behalf the American Federation of Teachers, the California Federation of Teachers and individual members, targeting the Trump administration’s illegal repeal of protections for students at for-profit and career college programs.

Colleges won’t receive FAFSA data until March - what this means for students

Colleges won’t start receiving students’ financial aid data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, until the first half of March – more than a month later than expected.

Controversial US pastors to take part in embassy opening in Jerusalem

Monday's ceremony marking the relocation of the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem will break with tradition in more ways than one.

Babies will continue to die during sleep despite new regulations on sleep products, child advocates fear

Store shelves holding baby products designed to help parents ease babies into sleep may be barren this week, due to new US Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations that went into effect on June 23.

4 arrested in connection to alleged rape of LSU student hit, killed by car

Police in Baton Rouge this week arrested four men in connection with the alleged rape of a 19-year-old Louisiana State University student who was killed when a car struck her in a roadway earlier this month.

Cornyn Introduces Bill to Honor Elite Group of Vietnam Vets

Bill Would Award Congressional Gold Medal to ‘Dust Off’ Crews of the Vietnam War

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced a bill yesterday to award an elite group of Vietnam veterans with the Congressional Gold Medal. ‘Dust Off’ crews, as they were known by their radio call sign, flew unarmed air ambulances into hostile areas to rescue the wounded and provided critical medical treatment as they evacuated troops during the Vietnam War. Sen. Cornyn’s bill would award members of the Vietnam-era Dust Off crews with the Congressional Gold Medal.

NFL Player Turned Youth Mentor Hosts Book Signing in Houston this Weekend

Former NFL player of the San Francisco 49ers, Tyrone Smith now spends his time showing others how to score in life. His new book, “Outside the Huddle – Steps to Developing a Game Plan for Life,” recalls his journey as an at-risk, inner city youth struggling in school to graduating from Baylor University with a B.A. in Sociology, and ultimately, playing in the NFL.

Finalists Named For 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Three Houston area educators were tapped as finalists for the 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, highlighting the trio as some of the best educators in the state.

County Attorney Vince Ryan Files Suit to Stop Polluting Pasadena Refinery

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan filed an enforcement action in state District Court Friday against Pasadena Refining Services Inc. (PRSI) seeking to hold that company responsible for repeated violations of Texas environmental protection laws.

Homeowner Kills Alleged Robber In Home Invasion

A man who fought off would-be robbers and killed one attacker during a home invasion thought he was going to die.

Houston City Council Member Dwight Boykins Takes Firsthand Survey of School Security Methods to Keep Kids Safe on the Last Day of School

Council Member Dwight Boykins is deeply troubled by recent acts of violence plaguing our nation’s schools, and believes that no parent should ever have to worry whether their child will make it home safely. It is with these concerns in mind that Council Member Boykins will embark on a ride-along with HPD’s South Central Patrol for a firsthand look at the added security measures in place on the last day of school.

National Museum of Funeral History reveals new exhibit, George H.W. Bush Memorial Exhibit on President’s Day 2020

Connect with key moments in U.S. history. The highly anticipated George H.W. Bush Memorial Exhibit, Honoring the 41st President of the United States, will be revealed on President’s Day, Monday, February 17, 2020.

Mayor Turner Appoints New Press Secretary

Mayor Sylvester Turner has tapped communications and public affairs professional Ada Ortega to serve as his new press secretary.

Bobbie Wallace Wright’s exhibition opening in September at The Collective examines the effect of the environment upon memory

“Facing Pages…Bodies of Water,” opens September 5 at the Community Artists’ Collective, with the art of Bobbie Wallace Wright, whose work often intersects and connects the literary, visual and performing arts disciplines.

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