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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)
Houston
7:45 AM CDT
Low pay, pandemic exacerbate teacher shortages for local, statewide districts
The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated the use of opioids and other recreational drugs. Now Houston is combating the issue. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
3:46 PM May 18, 2022 CDT
Houston passes ordinances to combat opioid epidemic with grant funding
With many students having taken classes online due to the pandemic, districts will still have access to necessary funding despite not having as many students in person. (Courtesy Unsplash)
Houston
3:00 PM Mar 29, 2022 CDT
Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas Education Agency announce funding adjustment for districts affected by COVID-19
From left, Humble ISD Board Vice President Robert Scarfo, Board President Martina Dixon and Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen discuss the details of joining the state's Teacher Incentive Allotment initiative. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
4:30 PM Mar 16, 2022 CDT
Humble ISD trustees vote unanimously to join state's Teacher Incentive Allotment initiative
West Fork High School is slated to open in August. (Courtesy New Caney ISD)
Houston
7:20 AM Feb 3, 2022 CST
New Caney ISD completes work on 2018 bond referendum
Originally organized as a common school district in 1938, New Caney ISD was converted to an independent school district in 1957. Today, the fast-growth district serves more than 16,200 students in grades pre-K-12 across 18 campuses.
Houston
7:25 AM Sep 7, 2021 CDT
Here’s a breakdown of student populations at New Caney ISD campuses
Harris County Common School District No. 50 was converted into Humble ISD in 1919. Today, as a fast-growth school district, HISD serves more than 45,000 students in grades pre-K-12 across 45 campuses. 
Houston
7:15 AM Sep 5, 2021 CDT
Here’s a breakdown of student populations at Humble ISD campuses
A crowd gathered at Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion at Hermann Park Aug. 26 to hear from candidates running for the Houston ISD board of trustees this November. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
6:41 PM Aug 30, 2021 CDT
Houston ISD board candidates talk teacher pay, student priorities at Aug. 26 forum
While many students returned to the classroom in the 2020-21 school year, like the pre-k student shown above, 70 fewer students enrolled in Humble ISD’s early education, pre-K and kindergarten programs than in the 2019-20 school year. (Courtesy Humble ISD)
Houston
7:25 AM Aug 30, 2021 CDT
Local educators push enrollment in early education programs following drop in 2020-21
The Houston ISD board of trustees approved several coronavirus-related agenda items during an Aug. 19 meeting, including a one-time stipend of $500 to any district employee who is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
5:04 PM Aug 19, 2021 CDT
Houston ISD offering $500 stipends to vaccinated employees
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Houston
10:18 PM Aug 16, 2021 CDT
Humble ISD to offer virtual learning in 2021-22
Despite Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's Aug. 12 order mandating face masks to be worn by students and staff at schools and child care centers countywide, face masks will continue to be optional for Humble ISD students, district officials said. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
1:52 PM Aug 13, 2021 CDT
Face masks to remain optional in Humble ISD
A coalition of teacher federations, union representatives and Houston area parents gathered Aug. 11 in front of Houston ISD's Hattie Mae White Education Support Center to call for school districts across the Greater Houston area to implement mask mandates ahead of the 2021-22 school year. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
5:43 PM Aug 11, 2021 CDT
Houston-area teachers, parents gather in support of mask mandates
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its masking guidance, recommending all individuals to wear masks indoors in areas where transmission rates of COVID-19 are high. (Courtesy Texas Children's Hospital)
Houston
5:19 PM Aug 4, 2021 CDT
Texas' chief state epidemiologist urges the community to get vaccinated as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths rise
Houston ISD is slated to receive more than $1.1 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
2:09 PM Jul 30, 2021 CDT
See how Houston ISD wants to spend $1.1 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding
Humble ISD anticipated the state would pass a bill that would give them $15 million-25 million to help fund a virtual learning option for the upcoming school year. Without these funds, HISD now turns to the Texas Education Agency for help. (Courtesy Unsplash)
Houston
3:39 PM Jul 21, 2021 CDT
Humble ISD continues fighting for virtual learning funds ahead of 2021-22 school year
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RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
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)
Houston
7:45 AM
Low pay, pandemic exacerbate teacher shortages for local, statewide districts
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Dallas - Fort Worth
3:50 AM
Richardson ISD aims to keep standards high despite declines in enrollment, revenue
From left: Alissa Molina, Renae Mitchell and Vernagene Mott were sworn in to the Pflugerville ISD board of trustees May 19. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:28 PM
Molina, Mitchell, Mott sworn in to Pflugerville ISD seats
Months after Abbott Nutrition—the largest infant formula manufacturer in the U.S.—initiated a voluntary recall of several lines of powdered formula, parents across the U.S. are still struggling to find formula in stores. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
3:21 PM
Expert offers tips for parents amid nationwide baby formula shortage
Four Fort Bend County nonprofits divided over $40,000 in family protection funding for programs that prevent violence against children. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
5:58 PM
Fort Bend County allocates over $40K to nonprofits for prevention of violence, abuse, neglect of children
Fort Bend County Animal Services will use the funds from the $50,000 Maddie's Fund grant to increase its presence in underserved communities; provide free or low-cost microchip and vaccine services; and to support adoption, volunteerism, community health initiatives, and educational programs and outreach. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
4:21 PM
Fort Bend County Animal Services wins $50K BIPOC-led organization grant
Austin ISD trustees reviewed special education data at a May 10 meeting. (Glorie Martinez/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
11:13 PM
Austin ISD identifies areas for improvement in special education program
Tomball ISD proposed a budget during a May 9 workshop with a $13.9M increase from the previous year for fiscal year 2022-23. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
4:36 PM
Tomball ISD proposes $13.9M budget increase for 2022-23
Montgomery County commissioners voted to create a task force to address fentanyl issues in the county. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:56 PM
Montgomery County moves forward on fentanyl task force
Candidates are running for seats on Places 3, 4 and 5 within the Pflugerville ISD board of trustees as part of the May 7 general election. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:37 PM
UPDATE: Challenger Molina defeats Allen; Mitchell and Mott keep seats in Pflugerville ISD races