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New Harris County task force will target internet inequity across communities

By Melissa Enaje

Harris County commissioners unanimously approved the new task force during a June 26 court meeting.

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SHSU announced SamPoly in February, making it the school's ninth college. But planning began in fall 2024 in response to workforce shortages and technological changes. (Courtesy Sam Houston State University)
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Shantha Stokes is the first associate vice chancellor of mental health and wellness as well as the chief mental health officer for Lone Star College System, effective June 16. (Courtesy Lone Star College System)
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Houston ISD students saw year-over-year improvement in 17 of 20 STAAR exam subjects. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
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Five years after schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas students saw growth in the reading and language arts portions of the STAAR, while math performance remained below pre-pandemic levels. (Matthew Brooks/Community Impact)
‘More work is needed’: Amid reading gains, 2025 STAAR results show Texas students still struggle with math
Nearly 130 people signed up to speak during Houston ISD's June 12 board meeting, with many raising concerns about district leadership. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact)
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Children age 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to age 21 are eligible for cost-free meals at participating Houston ISD sites. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
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The state takeover of Houston ISD, which was implemented in June 2023, will be extended to 2027, according to Texas Education Agency officials. (Community Impact staff)
Houston ISD state takeover extended by 2 years, TEA commissioner confirms
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DATA: Students in special education programs rise at Greater Houston-area school districts from 2020-25
Houston ISD budget projections show the district is planning on cutting roughly 350 employees from various central office departments in the 2025-26 school year. (Community Impact staff)
HISD projects roughly 350 employee reduction to central office staff in 2025-26 school year
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Lone Star College announces new president for online school
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Rice University officials break ground on new Moody Center complex, opening slated for 2027
Steve Kean, Greater Houston Partnership president and CEO, speaks at the organization's State of Education event May 9. (Courtesy Greater Houston Partnership)
Houston educators discuss gap between classrooms, jobs during State of Education event