EDUCATION
Texas' new school safety chief will collaborate with state organizations, such as the Texas School Safety Center and the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium. He will also work with school districts and the state Legislature. (Courtesy Flickr)
Governor appoints Texas’ first chief of school safety four months after Uvalde shooting
Photo of a Houston ISD building
Houston ISD gives update on 5-year plan
Alvin Community College.
Alvin Community College celebrates end of renovations with grand reopening in October
Alvin ISD president and various officials gather around podium
Alvin ISD celebrates opening of fourth high school with dedication ceremony
Alvin Community College Board of Regents.
Alvin Community College approves no-new-revenue tax rate for FY 2022-23
A red apple sits on a stack of books next to some colorful letter blocks and colored pencils on a table.
Little Oaks Early Learning Academy to open new location in Pearland
The front of the Texas State Capitol on a sunny day in September.
Texas aims to tie community college funding to student outcomes, increase need-based financial aid
Alvin ISD adopted a $0.02 decrease in its overall tax rate from the previous three years. (Daniel Weeks/Community Impact Newspaper)
Alvin ISD adopts first tax rate reduction in four years but effectively increases local tax income
The Pearland ISD board of trustees at its Sept. 13 regular meeting adopted the fiscal year 2022-23 tax rate. (Andy Yanez/Community Impact Newspaper)
Pearland ISD adopts lowest tax rate in over 30 years due to property values
The new school year is underway, and Alvin and Pearland ISDs continue to stay in communication with Brazoria County regarding COVID-19 and monkeypox. (Courtesy Pexels)
Alvin ISD, Pearland ISD updating COVID-19 protocols, working with Brazoria County on monkeypox procedures
Alvin ISD's Parent University Program offers a variety of virtual and in-person workshops for raising children including classes on children's social media use and vaping awareness. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Alvin ISD offers variety of free parent workshops for raising children
Clear Creek ISD focuses on safety in coming year
Photo of Friendswood ISD board members
No election this fall for Friendswood ISD’s open board positions
Classes are now in session at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, and students will have access to an added security platform this fall. (Courtesy Pexels)
University of Houston-Clear Lake introduces new mobile app aimed to accelerate emergency response times
In the Pearland and Friendswood area, Pearland and Friendswood ISDs received an A rating, the highest possible outcome; Alvin ISD received a B. (Courtesy Pexels)
Officials from Pearland, Friendswood, Alvin ISDs react to TEA accountability ratings
School boards provide local governance of their school districts and can only take action by a majority vote at public meetings. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
How local school boards function in Texas, how to get involved
Exterior of the Texas Education Agency building at sunset.
For the first time in three years, TEA releases A-F ratings for Texas schools
Pearland ISD’s Outreach and Attendance Department staff wore themed shirts displaying the “Build Pearland Proud” motto. (Courtesy Pearland ISD)
Staff across districts in Pearland, Friendswood celebrate new school year
An American flag and the Texas flag on a flagpole.
Texas ranks 45th in the nation for overall child well-being, new data shows