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Settlement delay costs HISD $82 million for technology

Superintendent Terry Grier said the district is nearing a legal deal so schools can get the funds for wiring, better Internet access and new servers.

Texas curriculum debate draws warning of budget scrutiny

AUSTIN — State Rep. Norma Chávez warned the State Board of Education on Wednesday to include more Hispanics in new history curriculum standards or risk possible budget scrutiny.

10 years after Bonfire collapse, Aggies still torn over tradition

COLLEGE STATION — Around Texas A&M University, it is known simply as Bonfire. No explanation needed.

Teachers learn write way as penmanship returns

Penmanship fell out of favor in the 1970s. Now it’s making a comeback, and schools see the handwriting on the wall

Gifted children find challenge, comfort at Houston school

Many parents choose Rainard because their children — mostly sons — are acting up at school. Students must have an IQ of 135 to be admitted.

$10 million gift energizes Houston's KIPP charter schools

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced plans to help finance the aggressive expansion plan for the schools.

Shocking secrets: Parents need to know if kids could be Tasered at school

In some school districts, use-of-force policies allow school officers to use Tasers and pepper spray.

HISD chief launches plan to quickly cut dropout rate

A new $1 million-plus initiative could help reduce Houston's dropout rate by at least 3 percentage points before this year's senior class graduates, Superintendent Terry Grier said Thursday.

Refund policy restored for prepaid tuition plan

A state board acted unanimously Thursday to reinstate a former refund policy for prepaid college tuition that reflects the value of tuition — not simply the amount paid into the fund.

Texas colleges, universities feeling recession's bite

University endowments lost billions of dollars over the past 15 months, and financial managers are still assessing the damage.

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