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Special education advocate Karen Cunningham (middle) along with Kelly Rhame (left) and Heidi Simpson spoke during a news conference on Aug. 4 about their concern regarding Pearland ISD's support for special education students. (Andy Yanez/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
6:00 AM Aug 16, 2021 CDT
Local districts to combat learning loss, address emotional needs of students with disabilities
(Courtesy San Jacinto College)
Houston
7:00 AM Aug 15, 2021 CDT
House Bill 3348 spurs growth at local community colleges
Pearland and Friendswood restaurants are not immune to a nationwide workforce shortage. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
7:00 AM Aug 14, 2021 CDT
Local restaurant owners struggle to fill job openings
Houston
6:00 AM Aug 14, 2021 CDT
School districts adjust to mental, academic stress
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International, a manufacturer of state-of-the-art compression systems and a NBCEA stakeholder, made a donation of $73,000 in scrap metal to the nonprofit. (Courtesy NBCEA)
Houston
7:00 AM Aug 12, 2021 CDT
Northern Brazoria County Education Alliance aims to help Pearland ISD students earn workforce certifications
FISD families and employees are encouraged “to make the best decision for themselves, and we expect all staff, students and visitors to respect the choice of others” in regard to masking. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
4:58 PM Aug 11, 2021 CDT
Friendswood ISD trustees, community members debate masking policy ahead of 2021-22 start date
According to Pearland ISD's website, the district will not be enforcing a mask mandate, but it “highly recommends” all students, staff and visitors wears them indoors. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
5:07 PM Aug 10, 2021 CDT
Pearland ISD sets COVID-19 guidelines for new school year, will not require masks
Special education advocate Karen Cunningham (middle) along with Kelly Rhame (left) and Heidi Simpson spoke during a news conference on Aug. 4 about their concern regarding Pearland ISD's support for special education students. (Andy Yanez/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
6:00 AM Aug 6, 2021 CDT
Pearland ISD parents voice concerns over district’s handling of special education students
There are about 6,100 students in Friendswood ISD. (Haley Morrison/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
4:02 PM Aug 4, 2021 CDT
Here is how Friendswood ISD students, staff will return to classrooms in 2021-22
Friendswood ISD expects to receive about $2.88 million in ESSER III grant funds. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
5:32 PM Jul 30, 2021 CDT
Friendswood ISD to create 13 new student support positions with federal funding
HCA Houston Healthcare President Troy Villarreal, Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole and HCA Houston Healthcare Vice President of Clinical Education Diane Henry all spoke at the grand opening on July 27.
Houston
3:51 PM Jul 28, 2021 CDT
HCA Healthcare Center for Clinical Advancement opens in Pearland Town Center
Community Impact Newspaper is gathering stories on how COVID-19 affected the education of special needs children. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
12:48 PM Jul 12, 2021 CDT
SHARE YOUR STORY: How did the past school year affect your special needs child?
Pearland is a popular place for homebuyers due to its job opportunities, school districts and safe community, according to city officials. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
6:00 AM Jul 8, 2021 CDT
Jobs, education maintain Pearland’s competitive real estate market locally
From left: Todd Iocco, Denesse Iocco, April Maly and Bryant Iocco own Epic Plumbing. In Maly’s arms is her son, Thomas Maly. (Haley Morrison/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:30 AM Jul 9, 2021 CDT
Epic Plumbing rooted in faith, family and quality
Professor of educational foundations Robert Jones helped launch the Aerospace Institute graduate program at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Houston
6:00 AM Jul 5, 2021 CDT
University of Houston-Clear Lake professor reflects on career, linking science educators to NASA
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness results for spring 2021 showed Pearland and Alvin ISD students performed right or better than the state average across all grade levels. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
5:00 AM Jul 1, 2021 CDT
STAAR scores for Pearland, Alvin ISDs rank above state average, lag behind 2019
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
Each year, the Texas Education Agency releases data on individual school districts from exam scores to percentage of economically disadvantaged students. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
6:00 AM
Campus data: A closer look at Friendswood ISD’s STAAR scores, student populations
In the wake of the Robb Elementary School shooting, the Texas Education Agency told school districts in late June of new safety requirements that need to be completed by Sept. 1.
Houston
6:00 AM
Strengthening security: Alvin, Friendswood, Pearland ISDs focus on safety in coming year
Attendance numbers across three area school districts, along with state figures, showed attendance took a fall during the 2021-22 school year. (Jesus Verastegui/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
6:00 AM
Pearland ISD aims to correct declining student attendance numbers caused by pandemic
Alvin ISD nears completion of its campus safety audits for the Texas Education Agency and the Texas School Safety Center after the state gave school districts various mandates to be completed by the fall semester. (Daniel Weeks/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
1:45 PM
Alvin ISD receives update on school safety changes, opens safety training to public
School districts in the Pearland and Friendswood area have undergone various changes over the years. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
6:00 AM
District data: Breaking down enrollment, salaries, staffing at Alvin, Friendswood, Pearland ISDs
Those interested in taking a crash course on drones will be able to do so in Pearland in early August. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
1:08 PM
University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland hosting drone training programs
Lockers in an empty hallway
Houston
5:21 PM
Friendswood ISD conducting school safety audits per state requirements
Three chairs sit in a boardroom
Houston
8:00 PM
Friendswood ISD bond projects on track for on-time completion
More than 41,000 people across Brazoria and Galveston Counties lacked the necessary food supplies to live a healthy lifestyle, according to Feeding America. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
5:00 AM
'We are seeing a bigger need, less donations': Food banks see growing demand during inflation
Courtesy Good Shepherd Episcopal School
Houston
3:41 PM
Guide: day care, early education programs for children in Pearland, Friendswood area