EDUCATION
Lucretia Rogers, assistant chief of the HISD police department, speaks at a May 25 media briefing. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston leaders express grief, anger following Uvalde shooting
All schematics are screenshots of Stantec Architects' presentation at the May 10 Alvin ISD board meeting. (Courtesy Alvin ISD)
Stantec Architects showcases plans for Barbara Bennett Elementary School in Alvin ISD
The district is also asking students not to bring their backpacks to school May 26. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Clear Creek ISD implements new safety measures in light of Uvalde shooting
On May 23, Harmony Public Schools announced it will offer full online learning options to all students during the 2022-23 school year, according to a press release from the charter school system. (Courtesy Unsplash)
Harmony Public Schools to offer fully virtual option for students
Conroe ISD announced enhanced police visibility for the remaining days of the school year May 24. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Conroe ISD increases police visibility, shares safety procedures in wake of Uvalde shooting
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Cypress Assistance Ministries collecting supplies for children in need
Humble ISD trustees approved a compensation plan for the 2022-23 school year that includes 4% raises for all staff members and $1,000 stipends for returning full-time auxiliary, child nutrition, custodial and transportation staff. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact Newspaper)
Humble ISD raises starting teacher salary to $61,500 ahead of 2022-23 school year
Klein ISD celebrated the official unveiling and rededication of the K.E. Kaufman Alternative Education Center with a ceremony May 10. (Courtesy Klein ISD)
Klein ISD celebrates unveiling, rededication of K.E. Kaufman Alternative Education Center
According to the meeting minutes, the district developed its recommendations for the new two-year strategic plan around eight district goals that were originally established in the 2017 plan. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Katy ISD outlines district strategic plan
The new instructional planning days are set to occur Sept. 19, Feb. 6, March 20 and April 17. (Screenshot courtesy Clear Creek ISD)
Clear Creek ISD adds 4 instructional planning days
Magnolia ISD's SkillsUSA Health Science chapters won medals at the 2022 SkillsUSA Texas District Conference. (Courtesy Magnolia ISD)
New CTE courses, Lone Star College programs keep up with workforce needs in Tomball, Magnolia
Sugar Land City Council approved the exchange of 0.8687 acres between the city of Sugar Land to Fort Bend ISD. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper)
Sugar Land and Fort Bend ISD exchange land
Lone Star College-University Park is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lone Star College-University Park marks decade of education in Spring
A 2021 Charles Butt Foundation poll of 919 Texas teachers showed a 10% increase from the previous year in the number of teachers who seriously considered leaving the profession. (Ethan Pham/Community Impact Newspaper)
Low pay, pandemic exacerbate teacher shortages for local, statewide districts
On May 13, a record number of students graduated from the Lone Star College-University Park campus. (Courtesy Lone Star College System)
Lone Star College-University Park hits all-time high for graduates in spring 2022
New Caney ISD’s student population has grown by roughly 13.8% since the 2017-18 school year with growth expected to continue as more housing opportunities are developed, according to a Population and Survey Analysts report. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Projections estimate New Caney ISD will add roughly 5,600-9,600 new students by 2031
The Fort Bend ISD board of trustees has approved compensation adjustments for teaching and nonteaching staff. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper)
FBISD board of trustees approves $14.7M in staff compensation adjustments
New Caney ISD trustees at their May 16 meeting approved the process to seek out a construction company to manage Phase 2 of the buildout of West Fork High School. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact Newspaper)
Phase 2 buildout of West Fork High School in the works for New Caney ISD
Spring ISD trustees approved teacher and employee raises for the 2022-2023 school year. Board President Justine Durant listens to a presentation during the board's April meeting. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Spring ISD raises teacher starting pay to $60.5K for 2022-23 school year