(KATY, TX – Jan. 6, 2026) — Aspiring Katy ISD college students should get their resumes in order because applications for the Grange by Johnson Development Corp. College Scholarship Program officially opened Jan. 1. This is the second year for […]
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Communities In Schools of Houston recognizes National Mentoring Month as a time to positively impact the lives of students
HOUSTON, January 6, 2026 – Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS), an educational nonprofit, celebrates National Mentoring Month in January, a time for Americans to celebrate the power of relationships, drive meaningful change, and expand quality mentoring opportunities for the nation’s […]
TMA Seeks to Award Outstanding Science Teachers
TMA Recognition Honors Educators of Future Physicians Are you – or do you know – an outstanding science teacher? The Texas Medical Association (TMA) is seeking entrants for the 2026 Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching […]
Katy ISD Accepting Nominations for Naming the North Transportation Center
KATY, TX [December 8, 2025] – During the monthly board meeting Dec. 8, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved the formation of a Naming Advisory Committee for the North Transportation Center. The new facility is a part of the […]
Heather Burgess from Taylor High School Receives ACS CHED Southwest Regional Award for Excellence
Congratulations to Heather Burgess, chemistry teacher at Taylor High School, for receiving the ACS CHED Southwest Regional Award for Excellence in High School Teaching from the American Chemical Society. With 33 years in education, including 28 at Taylor, Burgess has […]
Texas AAUP-AFT Calls on the Texas A&M University System Not to Muzzle Faculty, Students in the Classroom
AUSTIN, Texas — This week, the Texas A&M System Board of Regents will vote on whether or not to add severe restrictions on academic freedom and freedom of expression that not only would codify institutional censorship of curriculum and classroom discussions […]
DAR America 250! Scholarships – $25,000 Each for Ten Students – Accepting Applications Nov. 1 Through Jan. 31
Ten $25,000 scholarships for students studying American history will be given by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 2026 to mark America’s 250th anniversary WASHINGTON – Undergraduate and graduate students studying American history can apply for a $25,000 scholarship […]
University of Houston Biology Student Plays Key Role in Groundbreaking Cancer Discovery
Researchers Find COVID Vaccine Boosts Immunotherapy Response and Survivability HOUSTON, Oct. 20 – A University of Houston biology student played a pivotal role in a groundbreaking discovery by researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center: the COVID vaccine can enhance the […]
Educator from Miller Career and Technology Center Earns SkillsUSA’s National Statesman Award
Award acknowledges leadership in support of career and technical education Leesburg, Va. – October 17, 2025 – Dallas Bergstrom of Miller Career and Technology Center earned the SkillsUSA National Statesman Award during the organization’s Washington Leadership Training Institute held Sept. […]
Texas Tech Preview Scheduled for Oct. 13
The event gives prospective students the opportunity to experience the spirit and energy of the Texas Tech campus. WHAT: Texas Tech Preview, an opportunity for prospective students, families and friends to get a first-hand look at what Texas Tech has to […]
