MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE: LET BLACK CHILDREN PLAY
Amidst the clatter of lunch trays, the “tap,tap,tap” of pencils making beats on tables for children to rhyme to, and the sound of belly aching laughter, Ms. Tarsen stood, silently observing the bustling cafeteria scene. Ms. Tarsen smiled watching her students’ personalities come to life. Sixth-grade students exchanged stories from the weekend, compared notes about […]
Celebrating Black History with Good Reason Houston
Celebrating Black History with Good Reason Houston Dear Houston, This week marks the launch of our Black History Month series, a dedicated space to hear, honor, and explore Black experiences with, and contributions to, the American education system. Serving as a bridge between historical narratives and contemporary issues, our series aims to provide insights into […]
Individual Graduation Committees (IGCs) in Houston ISD:
In the educational landscape, the journey to graduation is often intricate, and for a subset of Houston ISD (HISD) high school students, this path involves Individual Graduation Committees (IGCs). These committees provide an avenue for students who may have encountered obstacles in passing their STAAR End of Course (EOC) exams but are deemed otherwise qualified […]
