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On Today's episode Burner and Jerome discuss who had the best Bone Thugs - N - Harmony feature. With Tax season coming to a close we give our advice on what not to do. President Trump has imposed some strict tariffs, we discuss how you could possibly benefit. As of this fall students Beijing China have to receive mandatory AI education. Houston ISD pledges to pay teachers upwards of $96,000 based on student performance. The Lakers could possible receive Jokic next season and Luka Doncic's reversed technical foul, we break this down a much much more. Please leave a like and subscribe to all the things. Thank you. Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@UnlabeledPodWays to SupportPatreon | patreon.com/UnlabeledThePodcastCash App | https://cash.app/$whoisjaywill
In hour two, Mark, Melynda and Ed talk about the political violence culture of the radical left, Houston ISD going to merit based pay for teachers, and tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Monday's show: A bipartisan bill to create a grant program for safer railroad crossings is headed to the Texas House after the Senate recently passed it unanimously. Senate Bill 1555 was filed after the death of Sergio Rodriguez, a 15-year-old Houston ISD student who was struck by a train while walking to Milby High School. We learn more about the bill from one of its co-authors, Sen. Carol Alvarado, a Houston Democrat who's also a Milby graduate.Also this hour: We explore how changing Medicaid and SNAP policy may impact Houstonians.Then, we learn about a local pilot program providing resources and education about endometriosis.And from UH making the Final Four, to the Astros' season-opening series against the Mets, we recap developments in sports with the help of Jeff Balke.
On Tuesday's show: Houston ISD, like many school districts across Texas, has been addressing teacher shortages in recent years by hiring uncertified teachers. A bill in the Texas House would end the practice. We learn what the bill says and what it would mean for schools here in Houston and across the state.Also this hour: More than half of all payday lending fees issued in the country are paid by Texans, according to the nonprofit advocacy group the Center for Responsible Lending, We find out why that happens and what Texans can do to escape the cycle of debt.Then, Todd Waite, longtime resident actor at The Alley Theatre, joins us. He's in his final role with the theater after 25 years, performing in Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, a wacky twist on the classic tale.And we discuss the challenges of meeting new people in a large, busy metro area like ours.
When Superintendent Mike Miles took over HISD, he promised no immediate school closures. But with enrollment dropping, school closures are now on the table. Host Raheel Ramzanali and Faith Bugenhagen, trending news reporter at Chron.com, break that story down. Plus, how President Trump's tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada will impact your car insurance and craft beer. And finally, with the freeze of federal funding, how will Harris County handle disaster response? Dive deeper into the stories we talked about on today's show: Houston ISD to propose closing schools in summer 2026 as enrollment keeps falling Harris County is waiting for $600 million in funds that may not arrive Your auto insurance premium could rise with proposed tariffs. Here's how much Texas drivers could pay. How Trump's 25 percent aluminum tariff could hurt craft beer Trump administration layoffs hit NOAA, agency that forecasts weather, hurricanes Join City Cast Houston for a pre-game mixer at the Houston Rockets on March 25th. Get your tickets here with the special code: CITYCAST2025 If you enjoyed today's interview with A.D. Players Theater's Director of Education and Theatre for Young Audiences, Andy Pederson, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 4th episode here: Destination Bryan Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation A.D. Players Theater Downtown Houston+ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Houston ISD bans activist banned from meetings. Australian Senator Nick McKim slams Trump and warns America about Trump's fascism. Media: Red States are welfare states.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE
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* Houston ISD bans activist from all district property through July 1 following arrest: Charges against the activist were dropped. [More]* Australian Senator Nick McKim slams Trump and warns America about Trump's fascism: Australian Senator Nick McKim calls out Trump as a fascist, warning Americans of the grave dangers he poses to democracy. His stark message urges vigilance against rising authoritarianism. [More]* FINALLY, The media fesses up: Red States are welfare states more dependent on the US government: The mainstream media finally admits the hard truth—Red States rely on federal welfare, taking more than they contribute. The myth of self-sufficiency crumbles under the facts. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com
There's no denying that HISD has become one of the wildest school district in Texas. From students protesting the state's takeover to a rat infestation at a popular middle school, there's so much happening in the largest school district in Texas. Today, host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Nusaiba Mizan, education reporter at the Houston Chronicle, to learn about the massive student protest last week, if the state takeover law could change, and more. Stories we talked about on today's show: 'Out of options': Advocacy group calls for mass student absences at 118 schools over HISD takeover 'Irresponsible': Houston ISD criticizes advocacy group's planned mass student absences 'No guardrails': HISD takeover activists take their plea to Austin 'Mind-blowing': Houston ISD is addressing rodents at Lanier Middle School Houston ISD parents protest to kick off mass student absences day Can the Underdog Texas Democrats Get Anything Done? Learn more about the sponsors of this February 10th episode here: Visit Amarillo Downtown Houston+ Inprint A.D. Players Theater Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Friday's show: We learn how immigration arrests and policy changes in the early days of the Trump administration are creating chaos and uncertainty in Houston. And we learn what a new survey suggests about Texans' attitudes about immigration.Also this hour: We learn about the latest trends here in the Houston area related to human trafficking and efforts to prevent it.Then, from the latest test score results for Houston ISD, to an enormous mammoth skull unearthed in Central Texas, to another second ticking off the Doomsday Clock, this week's non-experts weigh in on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And we discuss the future of remote work after the Trump administration ended its telework policy for federal workers and the City of Houston recently did the same.
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #1,005, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is Mike Miles, Superintendent, Houston ISD YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How is HISD transforming education with their New Education System (NES)? What makes whole-scale systemic reform different from incremental changes? Why did NES expand from 28 to 130 schools in just two years? How is HISD addressing educational inequity across the district? What role does AI & critical thinking play in preparing students for 2035? Why is the Art of Thinking course crucial for modern education? Listen in to #EdUp Do YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development? Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more? Do YOU want to get all this while helping to sustain EdUp? Then BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! Want to get YOUR organization to pay for YOUR subscription? Email EdUp@edupexperience.com Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! We make education YOUR business!
Happy new year! It's already been a busy start to 2025 in Houston, so host Raheel Ramzanali is recapping some of the big news of the week with Monica Flores Richart, education activist and attorney, and Charles Blain, conservative commentator from the Urban Reform Institute. Plus, they're making bold predictions for 2025 by filling out their Houston bingo cards — from potential new taxes at City Hall, new laws from the 89th Texas State Legislative session, wild weather, and so much more! Death toll in New Orleans attack rises to 15; suspect lived in Houston Here are ways Houstonians can help victims of New Orleans attack that killed 15 and injured dozens HISD now projecting a $250 million budget deficit. Here's what to know. Houston ISD lost more than 30,000 students in past decade as charter, suburban enrollment grew What does John Whitmire have to show for his first year as Houston mayor? Harris County's New District Attorney Has Big Plans Texas Legislature will approve school vouchers and boost public education funds next year, Abbott says Houston Rep. Gene Wu to lead Texas House Democrats through GOP-dominated legislative session What Trump 2.0 Means for Houston 'Polar vortex' on the way to the U.S. Here's what that means for Southeast Texas Beyoncé Teases Mystery 2025 Project: Here's Why Fans Are Convinced It's a ‘Cowboy Carter' Tour Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I discuss the sports DEI agenda with the Heisman Trophy pick in the face of more qualified individuals and how the sports corporation is doubling down on their satanic agenda; I also bring up the story of a Houston ISD student who dies and the misplaced anger and rationalization that has been taking place and how this is the frame of mind among the brainwashed; I also discuss two Pfizer trial deaths that were hidden from the public and how people will actually fight to keep the vaccine schedule in place as it currently stands, even in the face of those who want it gone for good. Book Websites: https://www.moneytreepublishing.com PROMO CODE: “AEFM” for 10% OFF https://armreg.co.uk PROMO CODE: "americaneducationfm" for 15% off all books and products. (I receive no kickbacks).
It's been a difficult week in Houston, since a Milby High School student was struck and killed by a train on his way to school. Today, host Raheel Ramzanali dives into that difficult story and solutions to prevent another tragedy with Claire Partain, Houston ISD reporter at the Houston Chronicle, and Lucio Vasquez, reporter at Houston Public Media. Plus, they talk about outgoing Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg's unprecedented move for capital murder cases, our Texas travel bucket list for 2025, and much more! Family of Milby High School student struck by train files lawsuit against Union Pacific Railroad says Milby student tried to 'outrun' train as mayor pushes for sky bridge Mayor Whitmire calls for pedestrian sky bridge at Milby High School after student killed by train Community members call for removal of Milby High principal after student struck, killed by train HISD students are crawling under stalled trains to get to school. Where's the outrage? | Editorial Harris' outgoing district attorney recommends ‘unprecedented' plea in capital murder cases Houston-area district SAT scores continue to decline and lag behind state average, new data shows Wild World with Scott Solomon LIVE from ANTARCTICA! At ‘homeless court,' Houston's unhoused population gets a second chance The Ultimate Texas Travel Bucket List Learn more about the sponsors of this December 13th episode here: PicMe Events Classic Christmas Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Downtown Houston+ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Sharon Steinmann/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I cover the case of Danielle Mann in my town and the unprofessional environments that allow for teacher derangement syndrome. I also cover a Houston ISD teacher evaluation system by students for teachers that is potentially fraudulent; and I cover some the chess moves that Trump is making that anons are picking up on and how we need to keep paying attention to see what happens. Substack: https://theamericanclassroom.substack.com/p/post-election-teacher-meltdowns Book Websites: https://www.moneytreepublishing.com PROMO CODE: “AEFM” for 10% OFF https://armreg.co.uk PROMO CODE: "americaneducationfm" for 15% off all books and products. (I receive no kickbacks).
Let's start off the best month of the year with a vibe…. Rumble Williams came in discussing the right and wrong advice to give youngsters (01:00) which led to us hopping off with our Big Three Unc responsibilities (04:00). After having some Halloween talk (14:00), Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including costume references (22:00) and being asked to take folks off the mailing list (27:00). We took some time to give our thoughts on the D. Wade statue (29:00) and NFL WR free agency (32:00) before talking about rappers being gangsters and the consequences for Young Thug and Lil Durk (39:00). To wrap things up, we gave our thoughts on the Houston ISD cheating scandal (50:00) and encourage all of our listeners to go vote for Aldo NICE's birthday!
A new public TV documentary titled “Our Texas, Our Vote” delves into the diversity of Latino voters' perspectives and priorities.For over 18 months, the nuns of an Arlington monastery have clashed with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth. Now, a Vatican-appointed overseer has dismissed the sisters from their duties.A Houston ISD basketball coach has […] The post Catholic leader dismisses Arlington nuns amid ongoing dispute with Fort Worth diocese appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A very big stack of Texas and national news and commentary from Election 2024. Sadly, part of the story is that more Texas school districts are blatantly violating the law by using taxpayer money to advocate for passage for their tax rate and bond election. Turkey-Quitaque ISD and Canyon ISD caught. They know beyond all question that their actions are illegal, it is time for prosecutions.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.More on the Texas teacher certification testing scandal: Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Indictments Against Participants In “Pay-To-Pass” Scheme to Fraudulently Obtain Texas Teacher Certifications Who are the Houston ISD staff involved in the teaching certification scandal? Much detail is here from yesterday's Pratt on Texas A.G. Paxton calls on Rep. Jeff Leach to resign his seat and sends a criminal referral for Leach's attempt to illegally influence a judge in the Roberson death penalty case.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A huge teacher scandal uncovered by the Harris County District Attorney: Dishonest “teachers” from around the state, well over 400, have paid big money to have a proxy take their official Texas teacher certification test. The ring is said to be led by a longtime Houston ISD basketball coach and involved two other district people as well as others outside of the district. It is alleged that the coach, at the top, netted over one million dollars in the long running scheme. Read all about it here: Teacher certification cheating ring nets 5 arrests, DA Ogg says Prosecutors: 3 HISD staffers ran teacher license test cheating ring Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.The dangerous constitutional crisis caused by the Texas House Jurisprudence Committee just gets dirtier and dirtier: Internal notice of the “ex parte” communication effort by Leach from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (pdf) Court: Texas House member, Jeff Leach. tried to sway judge on Robert Roberson case OAG Notifies Texas Supreme Court of Unethical Attempt By State Representative Jeff Leach To Improperly Influence a Judge in Roberson Capital Punishment Proceedings Much border news including New York City is now paying paroled illegal aliens to fly to Texas and other states. Also, Texas has bought a 1,400-acre ranch in Starr County on which it plans to build border wall. And, El Paso poisons at least 34 with food poisoning at local illegal alien shelter.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
A major issue on this year's ballot is the largest school bond in Texas history. Houston ISD is asking voters to approve a $4.4 billion bond to rebuild and renovate over 30 schools, upgrade security, expand pre-K, and more. So to help voters prepare, host Raheel Ramzanali is moderating a debate featuring both sides of the issue. Judith Cruz, former HISD board president and co-chair of the bond's community advisory committee, represents the pro-bond side, while Traci Riley, a concerned HISD parent, argues against it. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 15th episode here: The Village School The Moody Center for the Arts Visit Pearland Asia Society Stages Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let's recap the week with host Raheel Ramzanali, political analyst Rafael Lemaitre, and Monica Flores Richart, education advocate and attorney. The trio start off by talking about where our city's justice system stands after former Houston officer Gerald Goines was found guilty of felony murder. Then, they talk about our infamous sidewalks to nowhere and what it would mean to H-town if we eliminate them. Plus, why Texas pushed over 2 million people off Medicaid, an inspiring children's choir in the East End, and more! Dive deeper into the stories from today's episode: What's the 'Most Houston' Thing Ever? Former Houston officer Gerald Goines found guilty of felony murder over Harding Street raid At least seven Houston ISD students arrested, charged for school threats, officials said Mike Miles, HISD district officials hold town hall to discuss safety after recent lockdowns for school threats Mayor Whitmire has Houston Planning waive sidewalk construction requirement in certain situations Opera singer is the driving force behind bilingual Segundo Barrio Children's Chorus in the East End Despite warnings, Texas rushed to remove millions from Medicaid. Eligible residents lost care. Update: Judge denies emergency motion on Turkey Leg Hut bankruptcy case Grammy-nominated gospel singer sues Turkey Leg Hut, claims he put more than $300,000 into the business, never got anything back Houston Astros are back in the playoffs. Whom and when will they play in wild-card round? Learn more about the sponsors of this September 27th episode here: Downtown Houston+ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ann and EJ give the people of Fort Worth extended episodes, including spicy takes and intellectual dialogue about the city. The dynamic duo starts with David Cooke retiring and then navigates into transportation, where much progress was made. The big story is about taxes and how lowering them defunds our schools and keeps our potential gridlock by lack of capital.SHORT STORY #1: Does FW City Manager Position Need A Nationwide Search?SHORT STORY #2: Transportation gets some momentum- Texas Will Pour Billions More Into Pointless Freeway Expansions That Just Don't Work- DFW keeps building roads, but traffic gets worse. Here are Tarrant's most clogged roads- Tarrant leaders to discuss growing transit needs as population swells- For Tarrant County to succeed, leaders say they need cooperation, state funds for transitSHORT STORY #3: Mayor Parker's Letter to FWISD- Fort Worth ISD is committed to working with city leaders, school board president says- Why did Fort Worth's mayor call FWISD unacceptable? Here's the data- Will Fort Worth schools see a Houston ISD-style state takeover? Here's what the law says- Americans Are Having Fewer Babies—So Fewer People Get to Be GrandparentBIG STORY: The impact of lowering taxes on Fort Worth growth and schools- A shocking lack of understanding.' TAD deliberately defunded schools, districts say- Fort Worth mayor, council members unite against raising city's property tax rate in 2025- Connect FWWINS AND LOSSES:Ann:
Whew, we made it to Friday! And we have a lot to discuss with all of the big news from the week. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Monica Flores Richart, education advocate and attorney, and Rafael Lemaitre, political analyst and communications expert, to break down what the recent raids, led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, on Latino Democrats mean for Houston voters. Plus, guess which school district now has what some call the most restrictive book ban in the state, and how a new statue in our area is breaking records! Stories we discussed on today's show: Not So Fast, Controversial 'Voter Outreach' Pulled At Commissioner's Court Texas removes 1 million people from voter rolls Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton raids Latino Democrats' homes, including those of LULAC members LULAC demands federal investigation into Texas AG election probes 87-year-old LULAC volunteer said AG Ken Paxton sent 9 officers to raid her home Fort Bend ISD approves library book policy criticized as 'most restrictive' in Texas A homegrown grid for Harris County is our path to energy independence | Opinion A teen left an anonymous cry for help on a Galveston lifeguard's car. Residents offered their support Sugar Land-area Hindu temple now home to third largest statue in the U.S. Massive Sugar Land statue sparks Houston celebrations as one church group demonstrates against it More than half of Houston ISD voters oppose $4.4 billion bond proposal, finds poll commissioned by teachers' union Latino Vote Store Learn more about the sponsors of this August 30th episode here: Downtown Houston+ Holocaust Museum Houston Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Thursday's show: We hear some varying points of view on Houston ISD's $4.4 billion bond proposal, which would address aging campuses with pressing needs, according to the district.But about three weeks before they are set to decide whether to place a bond package on the Nov. 5 ballot, the state-appointed leaders of Texas' largest school district signaled support for the plan. They also expressed a sense of urgency for making schools across the city safer and more secure.Also this hour: With multiple mosquito-borne illnesses in the news lately along with lingering questions about the latest COVID variant, infectious diseases expert Dr. Peter Hotez walks us through what we should know about those and other public health concerns of late.And we visit the Gulfton Story Trail Mural Project, a series of 12 murals in the Gulfton neighborhood reflecting the experiences of people who live there.
Host Raheel Ramzanali and Dusti Rhodes, comedian, educator, host of the Moth Story Slam in Houston, are getting you ready for the week as they discuss why HISD is making their audit committee meetings private and what it means for transparency, how a local university just set a new record, a bizarre theft which has Houstonians baffled, and more! Featured stories: Houston ISD's audit committee has held public meetings for more than 17 years. It no longer will. University of Houston enrolls record-breaking first year class of more than 6,200 students Judge rejects Attorney General Ken Paxton's attempt to shut down Houston immigrant rights group Once-popular Megabus departs Houston and Texas after bankruptcy filing 'Who steals trees?' Neighborhood baffled by unusual crime caught on camera in north Houston Superintendent Mike Miles Answers YOUR Questions About HISD The Moth Story Slam in Houston Learn more about the sponsors of this August 27th episode here: Downtown Houston+ Holocaust Museum Houston Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: After the home town RINO whiner, Rep. Glenn Rogers, was defeated in the Republican Primary this year, his Palo Pinto County commissioners court pals passed a slate of “electioneering regulations” designed to restrict active conservative opposition in the county. Conservatives sued and the courthouse kings got an early win in U.S. District Court but now the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has handed the county a big loss, for now:“For the reasons herein, we conclude that the district court erred in denying Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction. We thus VACATE the district court's judgment and order, GRANT a preliminary injunction of the Regulations in their entirety, and REMAND for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.”The 15-page order is very much worth reading for those involved in political campaigns and activism: https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/unpub/24/24-10432.0.pdfOur Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.A very long story with a grabbing headline that actually doesn't present much of anything new: Texas GOP making inroads with Latino voters in big cities.In a story that should remind that simply passing a law mandating things isn't often a full solution when it comes to results: Houston ISD vows to repair automated external defibrillators that are not working after student's death. I wonder how many of these lifesaving devices are unworkable.Texas leftists to be big part of the Democrat Convention in Chicago.Circle K owner Couche-Tard seeks to buy $31 billion owner of 7-Eleven stores.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
On Monday's show: It was a busy first week of school at Houston ISD filled with some good news, some frustration, and a tragic student death. We learn the latest from reporter Adam Zuvanich.Also this hour: Ernie Manouse talks with singer and actor Melissa Manchester about her career and her role in Funny Girl at the Hobby Center.Then, we welcome your dog and cat care questions for veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller.And we learn what's behind the Astros' recent hot streak and talk about a potential rule change for starting pitchers in MLB with Jesus Ortiz of Our Esquina.
On Friday's show: The state-appointed board overseeing Houston ISD has approved placing a record $4.4 billion bond proposal on the November ballot. We learn what the money would do. And a new school year begins for the district on Monday. We learn about high employee turnover there.Also this hour: Health economist Vivian Ho discusses a pair of recent studies she co-authored looking at how high hospital prices are driving up insurance premiums and how increased salaries for nonprofit hospital CEOs may be driving consolidation for health care systems.Then, from a revised hurricane season storm prediction, to Simone Biles headlining a concert-style athletic performance at Toyota Center this fall, our “non-expert panel” weighs in on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all,And a new Native American-owned restaurant opens in Kemah. We visit Th_Prsrv and talk with Chef David Skinner.
Texas educators are preparing for the start of a new school year as billions of dollars in federal support expires.Houston ISD is preparing to go to taxpayers with a bond proposal – but the idea is not without controversy.Wastewater from fracking is spewing out of abandoned wells. What we’ve learned from a new study that […] The post Federal COVID dollars for schools go away as Texas districts struggle appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
New ratings suggest big improvements for Houston schools, but not everyone is excited about the changes: In the wake of the state’s takeover, a huge number of teachers and staffers have been leaving.An Abilene family’s experience with a fentanyl overdose has sparked a citywide call to action. KACU’s Alexis Jones reports.As rent falls in some […] The post Record number of employees leave Houston ISD after state takeover appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
State appointed HISD Superintendent Mike Miles joins host Raheel Ramzanali today to answer your questions and concerns about Texas' biggest school district heading into year two of the state takeover. Raheel starts off by learning about the high rate of staff turnover, the new budget for the school year and what it means for students, the $4.4 billion bond proposal, how things will look in year two, and more! Featured stories: HISD's special education department is improving — but it's still lagging on a key metric 76 Houston ISD principals left in June, the most in a single month since the state takeover began HISD's budget for 2024-2025 In the episode, Raheel mentions 7,000 total staff have left the district. That number comes from a community group's excel document covering all “staff separations” from Juny 2023, to june 2024. Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Two wins for Texas (and the country) on the border and illegal immigration front: New York's state supreme court tells New York City that it cannot stop Texas, or anyone else, from bussing migrants to the city citing well-known precedent from SCOTUS in Edwards v. California. Secondly, Texas has prevailed over the Biden-Harris Administration requiring the Executive Branch to carry out the law duly enacted by Congress, and funded, to build the border wall and other barriers.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas sues the feds over the ridiculous decision to put the dunes sagebrush lizard on the endangered species list.Another example of who Democrats are and how they lie: Even though the state takeover of Houston ISD is already showing measurable signs of improvement for poor and minority students, Texas Democrats and teacher unions want it all stopped and everything returned to its failed status but with more money of course.Remember: Annual property tax misrepresentation season is underway!Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
Coach Ray Zepeda is the UIL Director of Athletics. He has over thirty years of public education experience. Nineteen of those years have been as a head coach, athletic coordinator or athletic director. Prior to his ten years of service at Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Coach Zepeda held positions at Galena Park ISD, Mathis ISD, Houston ISD and Corpus Christi ISD. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University and a Master's Degree in Educational Administration from Texas Southern University. He is a graduate of Corpus Christi Flour Bluff High School where he participated in football and baseball. He is doing great things to improve the profession. @ray_zepeda1 #coachzepeda #cyfair #uil #ad #athletics #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Media https://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: An historic blow-out election hit Lubbock Saturday in the mayoral runoff. We visit with Lubbock's new mayor, Mark McBrayer, about what the election margin means to council policy and his efforts to prioritize basic services.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.The new appraisal district board of directors races are important, and next time, conservatives across the state need to be ready with a slate of candidates who will work to make Appraisal Review Boards focused on what's right for property owners instead of just what benefits tax takers.Texas Education Agency released test scores on Friday and it isn't a good report card for our highly funded public schools. Worse, for the teacher groups and educrat lobby, is that Mike Miles approach in the state takeover at Houston ISD bucked the trends statewide and regionally to produce higher results.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Despite massive vilification of the Texas Education Agency takeover of Houston ISD in the Houston Chronicle and from Democrats and the teacher unions, efforts of Mike Miles and the board of managers are already paying big dividends in the states largest public schools system. Don't expect too many Dems to admit it. Read also: Rod Paige: The HISD experiment matters to the entire U.S.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.The first effort at using a new law to remove a Leftist/Soros district attorney in Texas looks to be fizzling out. From this report it also looks as the outside prosecutor didn't do much real investigation.Houston company to construct new refinery at Port of Brownsville. This is the first major refinery planned in 50 years. Wait and watch how hard the Democrat radicals and their front groups work to frustrate the effort.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: A large group of state attorneys general is calling on the U.S. Justice Department to probe the murder of BLM protestor Garrett Foster and the pardoning of his killer, Daniel Perry, by Governor Abbott earlier this month: https://www.reuters.com/legal/federal-probe-urged-black-lives-matter-protest-killing-after-texas-pardon-2024-05-29/ A new investigation finds that Attorney General Ken Paxton has been stretching the limits of consumer protection laws to harass political targets: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/30/ken-paxton-texas-ag-political-targets-health-care-lgbtq/ Democratic U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, already indicted in a bribery case, is now being scrutinized by the U.S. House Ethics Committee: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-ethics-committee-opens-investigation-rep-henry-cuellar-rcna154602 Houston U.S. Representative Al Green is calling on federal agencies to investigate alleged rerouting of Texas public school funds to out-of-state charter schools founded by Houston ISD superintendent Mike Miles: https://x.com/TxEdHouston/status/1796000397443596498?t=KqkTao7dL7mULu8qdBLWng&s=03 The most extreme right wing of the Texas Republican Party fell just short of a coup of next year's legislative session - not that they'll stop trying: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/29/us/texas-republican-primaries-dade-phelan.html The "mudsill theory of labor", used to justify slavery before the Civil War, underpins many of the crazy things Republicans push for these days: https://newrepublic.com/article/181939/republicans-want-permanent-economic-underclass Coming to the Texas Democratic Convention in El Paso? Get there early enough on Thursday June 6 to join us for our Abortion And Our Freedoms 2024 panel, featuring reproductive rights advocate Amanda Zurawski, TX-15 Congressional candidate and Progress Texas endorsee Michelle Vallejo, and repro rights icon and current Planned Parenthood Senior Advisor Wendy Davis! 5pm to 6pm (MOUNTAIN time, mind you) in Juarez B of the El Paso Convention Center: https://www.mobilize.us/texasdemocrats/event/628166/ Progress Texas could use your help in funding our trip to June's Texas Democratic Convention in El Paso - thanks in advance! https://progresstexas.org/donate Progress Texas invites progressive candidates to share their views with us - which we'll then share with our statewide audience - via our Certified Progressive questionnaire: https://progresstexas.org/blog/progress-texas-certified-progressives-2024-progressive-values-questionnaire Instagram users: be sure to enable political content on that platform, which has begun opting users out: https://x.com/ProgressTX/status/1771276124498100667?s=20 Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org/.
Education News Headline RoundupOver the past few weeks, there have been significant developments at the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio). On May 15, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost initiated an investigation into the allegations of a hostile takeover attempt of the $90 billion pension fund, which serves thousands of educators, by QED Systematic Solutions.Academic publishing is facing a crisis of credibility as journals close and thousands of retractions are issued in the wake of a glut of fake research papers. A study by Nature found that in 2013 there were just over 1,000 retractions compared to 2022 with 4,000 and then jumping to more than 10k in 2023. More than 8k of the retractions came from an Egyptian company called Hindawi, which is a subsidiary of Wiley; the Hindawi brand will be sunsetted and its properties absorbed into Wiley. Wiley has announced they will close 19 journals because of the rise of fake papers.A report by Spectrum News from May 14th alleges that millions of dollars in Texas taxpayer funds intended for a charter school in Odessa were diverted to support struggling Third Future charter schools network in Colorado, of which Houston Independent School District superintendent Mike Miles is founder and with whom he has recently maintained a consulting relationship.Examining the Effects of High-Stakes Standardized Tests on Learning OutcomesThis episode explores the history and impact of high-stakes standardized testing in the U.S., starting with a brief review of the No Child Left Behind Act and its legacy. Discussions include the educational goals of high-stakes tests (such as accountability and standardization), and the reasons why these tests often fall short of bettering educational outcomes for students, including curriculum narrowing and stress on students and teachers. We also delve into recent research, including a 2024 study by Maroun and Tienken, which highlights the significant influence of socioeconomic factors on test performance.Discussion QuestionsWhat are the consequences of "teaching to the test"?Why does the high-stakes testing system persist despite its criticisms?Can we design a system with standardized tests but without high-stakes consequences? What might this look like?What would it take to move school administrators and policy makers toward the idea that standardized tests should inform academic strategies instead of penalties or other punitive measures?How do we develop a system to hold educators accountable for serving students well that recognizes that a student's academic or standardized test performance is not always the best indicator of that student's learning? Would peer/student reviews play a part in this system?Sources & Resources:Ohio AG investigating alleged 'hostile takeover' inside teacher's pension fundMarch Board News | STRS OhioApril Board News | STRS OhioFebruary Board News | STRS Ohio EmployerAnswering viewer questions about Ohio's retired teachers' pension fund chaosHouston teachers union calls for Mike Miles' resignation after explosive reportHISD students plan walkout as investigation launches into state-appointed superintendent Mike MilesHISD's Mike Miles responds to 'spurious' investigation into charter school networkHISD superintendent Mike Miles accused of mishandling state education funds | CW39 HoustonHouston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles responds to allegations he diverted Texas school funds to his Colorado schoolsReport about charter schools founded by Houston ISD superintendent Mike Miles prompts calls for investigationHISD Superintendent Mike Miles responds to report he funneled TX taxpayer money to Colorado | TEA commissioner, Third Future Schools also respondDisappearing Dollars: Texas public schools missing millionsFlood of Fake Science Forces Multiple Journal Closures - WSJWiley shuts 19 scholarly journals amid AI paper mill problem • The RegisterWiley to shutter 19 journalsEvolving our portfolio in response to integrity challenges | Hindawi‘The situation has become appalling': fake scientific papers push research credibility to crisis pointSurge In Academic Retractions Should Put U.S. Scholars On NoticeScience's fake-paper problem: high-profile effort will tackle paper millsThe Pernicious Predictability of State-Mandated Tests of Academic Achievement in the United StatesStandardized Testing is Still Failing Students | NEAResearch Shows What State Standardized Tests Actually MeasureHistory of Standardized Tests - ProCon.org18 years ago, Mike Pence voted against No Child Left Behind. So did Bernie Sanders. Their reasons weren't the same. - The Washington PostEpisode 51 - Left Behind - 16:1 - An Education PodcastObama Calls for Major Change in Education Law - The New York TimesHistory of Standardized Testing in the United States | NEAPearson, ETS, Houghton Mifflin, and McGraw-Hill Lobby Big and Profit Bigger from School Tests | PR WatchHistory of Memorial Day | National Memorial Day Concert | PBS
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Speaking at a tax-exempt (and thus presumably politically neutral) Houston church, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick espoused his view that Christianity should underpin Texas law: https://www.chron.com/culture/religion/article/dan-patrick-sermon-second-baptist-19455537.php Governor Greg Abbott appears to have fallen off the VP radar of Donald Trump: https://www.fox7austin.com/news/greg-abbott-donald-trump-vp-candidate-list-discussion Heat builds around the discovery that Texas tax dollars may have been sent to Colorado charter schools founded by state-installed Houston ISD superintendent Mike Miles: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/14/hisd-mike-miles-tea-investigation/ Pioneering civil rights leader Rev. William "Bill" Lawson of Houston has died at 95: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/rev-william-lawson-texas-civil-rights-leader-dies/3541007/ PROGRAM NOTE - Chris is attending a family memorial service on Thursday, and the Daily Dispatch will take a rare break that day. Next update will be posted on Friday morning. A public forum will be held on May 20 by the Texas Medical Board on proposed exceptions to Texas' near-total ban on abortion: https://x.com/hannahnorton89/status/1785054901661216800?s=12&t=Bt_w1MN2AlTfFkWGHJiOJg Progress Texas could use your help in funding our trip to June's Texas Democratic Convention in El Paso - thanks in advance! https://progresstexas.org/donate It will soon be time to vote in the May 28 primary runoffs! https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/26/texas-voting-2024-runoff-elections/ Progress Texas invites progressive candidates to share their views with us - which we'll then share with our statewide audience - via our Certified Progressive questionnaire: https://progresstexas.org/blog/progress-texas-certified-progressives-2024-progressive-values-questionnaire Instagram users: be sure to enable political content on that platform, which has begun opting users out: https://x.com/ProgressTX/status/1771276124498100667?s=20 Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org/.
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Even as school districts across Texas are forced to cut jobs and close campuses under budget shortfalls, Governor Abbott continues to hold funding hostage to vouchers: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/education/2024/05/13/texas-must-help-struggling-schools-with-special-session-on-funding-dems-say-to-abbott/ ...While Spectrum journalists discover that public school dollars have been subsidizing charter schools in Colorado - schools founded by current Houston ISD superintendent Mike Miles: https://twitter.com/HOUmanitarian/status/1790174747579318723 People who can become pregnant, should they do so, now risk second-class citizenship to their male partners AND the resulting embryo: https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4659427-texass-handmaids-tale-gives-everyone-but-women-reproductive-control/ ...While an Alabama-style IVF crisis in Texas is threatened by a Denton divorce case: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/13/texas-supreme-court-frozen-embryos-ivf/ U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar's legal hotseat gets hotter as a third co-conspirator pleads guilty: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/13/henry-cuellar-irada-akhoundova-guilty-plea/ Elon Musk's SpaceX company has not been paying its bills, racking up dozens of liens filed by creditors: https://www.chron.com/culture/article/spacex-overdue-bills-texas-19454904.php A public forum will be held on May 20 by the Texas Medical Board on proposed exceptions to Texas' near-total ban on abortion: https://x.com/hannahnorton89/status/1785054901661216800?s=12&t=Bt_w1MN2AlTfFkWGHJiOJg Progress Texas could use your help in funding our trip to June's Texas Democratic Convention in El Paso - thanks in advance! https://progresstexas.org/donate It will soon be time to vote in the May 28 primary runoffs! https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/26/texas-voting-2024-runoff-elections/ Progress Texas invites progressive candidates to share their views with us - which we'll then share with our statewide audience - via our Certified Progressive questionnaire: https://progresstexas.org/blog/progress-texas-certified-progressives-2024-progressive-values-questionnaire Instagram users: be sure to enable political content on that platform, which has begun opting users out: https://x.com/ProgressTX/status/1771276124498100667?s=20 Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org/.
The largest school district in Texas lost its elected leaders in the summer of 2023. In their place – a state-appointed board along with a leader unafraid of creating upheaval and massive changes.It's unusual for school districts to lose local control, especially on a scale this large. Suddenly, the Houston Independent School District with its nearly 200,000 students and 11,000 teachers didn't know what would happen next. But the reforms came quickly.What led to the takeover and what's the impact of this whole-scale, test-based reform? We go back decades to understand how a history of high-stakes testing got us here. That pressure to perform trickles down to campus leaders and teachers, to students and their parents. The stakes mount as the takeover plays out and no school is left untouched.The Takeover is a seasonal podcast about power and public education. The first season captures 18 months of on-the-ground, neighborhood-level reporting, enterprising investigative work, and deep context about education policy and history from a range of expert researchers.
Education Headline Roundup:This week's stories:The Biden-Harris Administration recently greenlit an additional $5.8 billion in student debt relief for 78,000 public service workers.The U.S. Education Department has announced there's a new error wreacking havoc on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; up to 200,000 additional applicants may be impacted.We talked about Houston ISD last summer when a controversial new state-appointed superintendent, Mike Miles, converted district libraries to detention centers; the district is back in the news for reversing course on a new principal evaluation system after a tense public comment meeting with the state-appointed HISD management board.The Man Behind the Sweater: The Life and Accomplishments of Fred RogersFred Rogers, the beloved creator and host of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," was born in 1928 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Despite facing bullying and health issues in his childhood, Rogers found solace in music and puppetry.Rogers' interest in television emerged from a desire to improve the medium's impact on society. Beginning his career at NBC, he later found his calling at WQED in Pittsburgh, where he produced and hosted children's programming. Rogers' vision of using television as a tool for education and empathy came to fruition with the creation of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Debuting in 1968, the show became a beloved fixture in homes across America, offering a safe and nurturing space for children to learn and grow.At the heart of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" were Rogers' core principles of kindness, understanding, and acceptance. Through gentle storytelling and engaging segments, the show addressed a wide range of topics, from emotions and relationships to complex social issues. Rogers' genuine connection with his audience and his ability to tackle difficult subjects with grace and sensitivity made the show a beacon of hope to generations of kids."Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" left a mark on television history, winning awards and accolades over its 33-year run. Rogers' advocacy for quality children's programming and his unwavering dedication to public television's funding solidified his status as a cultural icon. Fred Rogers' legacy continues to remind us of the power of empathy, imagination, and genuine connection.Sources & Resources:Ed Department error may delay student financial aid furtherUpdate on 2024-25 FAFSA Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) Delivery | Knowledge CenterBiden-Harris Administration Approves Additional $5.8 Billion in Student Debt Relief for 78,000 Public Service Workers | U.S. Department of EducationHISD reverses course on principal firings after emotional community meetingSuperintendent Mike Miles reverses HISD's new policy on principal evaluationsHouston ISD reverses course on mid-year principal screenings after community calls to ‘reject this system, reject this superintendent'Mister Rogers: 'Won't you be my neighbor?' fans can check out Fred Rogers TrailThe Behind-the-Scenes Quest to Find Mister Rogers' Signature Cardigans | Arts & Culture| Smithsonian MagazineAbout Fred RogersFred Rogers - WikipediaCNN.com - Fred and me: An appreciation - Feb. 27, 200341 Wonderful Facts About Mister Rogers‘Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' at 50: 5 Memorable Moments - The New York TimesFred Rogers | Television Academy InterviewsWatch Won't You Be My Neighbor? | NetflixWon't you be my neighbor? | CPBHISTORY Moment in Media: The Unexpected Power of Mr. RogersCelebrating Mr. Rogers at the National ArchivesMisterogers - The Mister Rogers' Neighborhood ArchiveSony Corp. of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc. - Wikipedia.How Mister Rogers Saved the VCR | Mental Floss(DOC) A Uses & Gratification Study of Viewers of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood | Shane Tilton - Academia.eduFred Rogers: a quiet psychological revolution in children's televisionJohns Hopkins Carey Business School - It's Such a Good Feeling: Alexandra Klaren examines legacy of Mister Rogers' NeighborhoodEsquire (Magazine) - The Mister Rogers' Neighborhood ArchiveNCAA Withheld Use of Powerful ‘March Madness' Brand From Women's Basketball - WSJMychal Judge | Biography, September 11 Attacks, Priest, Friar, LGBTQ, & Facts | BritannicaShannon Stapleton | 9/11The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff
On Friday's show: In a stunning reversal, mid-year proficiency screenings of Houston ISD principals will not be used to evaluate them this school year. That decision came after protests Thursday the annual State of the District event, hours of public comment from angry parents at last night's HISD management board meeting, and hours more still of a closed session involving that state-appointed board and Superintendent Mike Miles, who then announced the change just after 2 a.m. Friday. News 88.7 reporter Dominic Anthony Walsh tells us what took place. Also this hour: We hear highlights from this week's I See U interview with Tiffany Jewell, author of Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School. And, from a Katy woman illegally smuggling spider monkeys, to Blue Bell's new flavor inspired by St. Louis (what??), we discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
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On this week's Education Gadfly Show podcast, Mike Miles, the superintendent of Houston ISD, joins Mike and David to discuss the reforms he's implementing in the Lone Star State's largest district. Then, on the Research Minute, Amber examines a new study of how increased learning time affects reading and math achievement.Recommended content: “Back to the future: Houston takes a page from ed reform's recent past” —Dale Chu, Fordham Institute“Texas's controversial takeover of Houston's schools” —Daniel Buck, Fordham InstituteMatthew Kraft and Sarah Novicoff, “Time in School: A Conceptual Framework, Synthesis of the Causal Research, and Empirical Exploration,” Annenberg Institute at Brown University (February 2024).Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our podcast? Send them to Daniel Buck at dbuck@fordhaminstitute.org.
On Tuesday's show: Gov. Greg Abbott signed two immigration bills into law on Monday. One allocates more than $1.5 billion for border security The other makes it a state crime to illegally cross into Texas from Mexico. A local immigration attorney discusses their significance. Also this hour: It's been an especially dramatic year in education in Texas, and not just because of the state's takeover of Houston ISD. We review some of the year's biggest stories from the world of education with Houston Public Media reporter Dominic Anthony Walsh. Then, we hear some highlights from an NPR Tiny Desk Concert with Houston rapper Scarface. Plus we reflect on why Pink Floyd's seminal album, Dark Side of the Moon, is such a popular attraction at planetariums. And our producers play a Houston-themed version of Monopoly. And actor and director Nell Teare, who grew up in Houston, talks about her debut feature film, Bolivar, which she calls a love letter to her family and includes several of her family members acting in various roles.
We keep finding connecting points to other public education issues in this education voucher fight. The significance of the state takeover of Houston ISD cannot be overstated. We turn to our friends at the Have You Heard podcast for what we need to know.Have You Heard heads to Houston, where the state now controls Texas' largest school district. We'll meet teachers and parents who say the takeover of the schools in this Democratic city is fundamentally about politics. And we'll try to make sense of how the takeover fits into the efforts by Governor Greg Abbott to bring private school vouchers to the Lone Star state. Spoiler: it does.Want to get engaged in supporting local public schools? Find our resource guide here. If you'd like to help us keep this critical content coming, donate here.Find the Have You Heard podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: “Too Freaking Late!” Mayorkas finally admits “acute and immediate need” to build more border wall in Texas. That was the best headline today on the big news of the Biden Administration admitting that physical barriers are needed. Much on that subject as well as the political success that is coming from busing the caught-and-released migrants to the big “sanctuary” cities. Not only is Denver reeling but the Chicago and New York City mayors are planning border related trips.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Comptroller Hegar issues Texas revenue estimate update.Rice University queers go fully anti-Jew to appease Arab and Palestinian queers. In typical Leftist double-speak, the Rice homosexual group says it is now excluding people to be inclusive!A news organization that normally carries the narrative that there are no inappropriate books or lessons in public schools, and that all of us are just crazy knuckle-draggers and “book banners” who point out such, writes a hard hitting story on an inappropriate bit of content in Houston ISD. Why the change in narrative? Because the bigger enemy is Miles and the state takeover of the failed, Leftist district.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
In May, Eric Hanushek and Steven Rivkin joined the podcast to discuss their research on Dallas Independent School District's Accelerating Campus Excellence program and its Principal Excellence and Teacher Excellence initiatives. The man who implemented these reforms, Mike Miles, was superintendent of Dallas ISD from 2012 through 2015, and, in May, was serving as the […]
In this week's episode, we discuss the changes at Houston ISD after a state takeover in June.
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