HOUSTON (July 22, 2024) – The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) may be the second largest university in Houston, but the care and attention it gives its students mirrors that of a much smaller institution. Geared toward first-time college students, The UHD “Get […]
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How Online Color Prediction Games Can Boost Your Cognitive Skills
In the world of online gaming, a novel genre is capturing attention not just for its entertainment value but for its potential cognitive benefits: online color prediction games. These games, characterized by their vibrant visuals and straightforward mechanics, offer more […]
How Online Color Prediction Games are Teaching Kids about Colors
Online color prediction games are excellent educational tools that effectively teach kids about colors through interactive gameplay. These games engage children by presenting colorful challenges and activities that make learning about colors both fun and memorable. By playing these games, […]
TEACH FOR AMERICA HOUSTON PARTNERS WITH HOUSTON ISD TO PREPARE NEW COHORT OF TFA TEACHERS
Houston, Texas (July 17, 2024)—Teach For America (TFA) Houston is welcoming more than 110 educators to Houston this fall, all of whom will be trained through the organization’s hybrid pre-service model, which includes both a virtual component and in-person teaching […]
Katy ISD’s PowerSchool Enrollment opens on July 26
KATY, TX [July 18, 2024] – Katy ISD’s PowerSchool Enrollment will begin Friday, July 26 for students new to the District for the 2024-25 school year. Families can access PowerSchool online and will need to create an account to register their […]
Equality Health Foundation Sponsors Annual Well-Child & Back to School Drive
Backpacks and School Supplies to be Distributed to Students in Arizona and Texas Equality Health Foundation, in partnership with Mercy Care and UnitedHealthcare, is excited to host this year’s Well-Child & Back to School Drive. The annual drive was created to ensure that […]
Katy ISD’s PowerSchool Enrollment Opens July 26
Dear Katy ISD Parents and Guardians, Katy ISD’s PowerSchool Enrollment will open on Friday, July 26, for new students for the 2024-2025 school year. Families can access PowerSchool online and will need to create an account to register their students. […]
Katy ISD Teachers of the Year Named Finalists for Region 4’s Highest Teacher Honor
KATY, TX [July 17, 2024] – In another show of Katy ISD’s unparalleled excellence, the district’s two Districtwide Teachers of the Year, Jaymee Herrington and Sara Burke, have each been named finalists for the Region 4 Education Service Center’s Teacher of […]
Hurricane Beryl winds damage some crops, others benefit from rain
Texas Crop and Weather Report by Kay Ledbetter When Hurricane Beryl barreled into Texas, extreme winds caused the most damage to crops rather than the flooding often associated with a hurricane. In fact, the downgraded storm brought beneficial moisture to many […]
Eight Katy ISD Students Earn National Honors in Prestigious Arts Competition
KATY, TX [July 17, 2024] – Following in the footsteps of some of the nation’s most accomplished artists and authors, eight Katy ISD students earned national medals in the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Among the winners, five students earned […]
