NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

These Are the Books Parents Want Banned From School Libraries

Texas parents have called for the removal of books dealing with racism, police brutality, gender and sexuality.

04/06/2022 By Geneva Diaz

Television

ABC’s Abbott Elementary Reflects On The Teachers Who Go The Extra Mile

Houston teachers who watched the new comedy series saw their identity in the show.

01/21/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Schoolin' Life

Ivy Park Debuts Fifth Upcoming Collection

Halls Of Ivy will make its debut December 9th on Adidas.

12/06/2021 By Danielle Wright

Mint to be

Tobe Nwigwe Announces 6-City Tour This Upcoming Fall

Including shows in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Houston.

08/31/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Owls are wise

Rice University Ranks in the Top 10 Best Colleges

According to a study, Rice University ranks No. 7 in best colleges in the nation.

08/23/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong Edited by Shelby Stewart

Is School still happening?

Post-Winter Storm School Closures

How Houston-area school districts and higher learning institutions are handling their schedules in the face of this winter storm and continuing power grid issues.

02/17/2021 By Dianna Wray

2020

4 Takeaways from Lina Hidalgo’s State of the County Address

In a "fireside chat" format, the county judge and H-E-B President Scott McClelland discussed how 2020 has been for Harris County.

11/12/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Virtual lessons

Houston's "Love, Teach" Blogger Talks Back-to-School Challenges Amid the Coronavirus

On the heels of her first book, Kelly Treleaven wrote a New York Times op-ed about teaching during the ongoing pandemic.

09/03/2020 By Raven Wuebker

School Shopping

5 Back-to-School Must-Haves, All Parent-Approved

We spoke to parents across Houston about what got them through online learning in the spring, and what they recommend for the fall.

08/12/2020 By Isabella Goodman

Back-to-School Prep

A Local Pediatrician Explains Why We Need to Mask up Our Kids

And how to make the experience a positive one.

08/06/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

Critter Cam

Tune into the Houston Zoo for a Virtual Field Trip

The animals are welcoming visitors through Facebook Live.

03/19/2020 By Emma Schkloven

School's out

A List of Houston School Closures

How long will classes be cancelled?

03/13/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Fix Houston

How to Improve Education in Houston

One expert suggests lengthening school days and the school year.

01/30/2020 By Jeff Balke

Fix Houston

How to Improve Sex Education in Houston Schools

What should be taught changes every couple of years, so parents should be up to date.

01/30/2020 By Dianna Wray

Private School Guide

Houston’s Best Private Schools 2018

The best private schools in Houston, and the cool electives they have that make us wish we were back in school.

09/21/2018 By Laura Furr Mericas, Morgan Kinney, and Nicki Koetting

Private School Guide

The Best Private Schools in Houston in 2018

Niche.com ranked the best private schools in Houston —these are the top 25 this year.

09/21/2018 By Laura Furr Mericas

Private School Guide

10 Private School Electives That (Almost) Make Us Wish We Were Back in School

Teenagers across the city are learning to program robots, start businesses, and design buildings. Not to mention listening to Hamilton for "summer reading."

09/21/2018 By Morgan Kinney and Nicki Koetting

Welcome, Newstonians

Newcomer's Guide 2018

Your guide to: Hot neighborhoods, cool parks, important Beyoncé landmarks, great schools, essential bars and restaurants, the city's best boutiques, and more.

08/30/2018 By Houstonia Staff

Newcomer's Guide

Houston's Standout Public School Districts

Here’s what you need to know about Houston’s 16 top-performing school districts and 4 top-performing charter school systems, as they stand today.

08/30/2018 By Laura Furr Mericas

Kids Health Annual

Parent to Parent: Two Moms Talk Bringing Up Daughters With Dyslexia

"Grit is important."

08/03/2018 By Laura Furr Mericas