Public Education - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/public-education/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:34:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Public Education - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/public-education/ 32 32 103504436 Houston Endowment expands Collaboration Fund giving with $15 million investment in local nonprofit leadership and resiliency https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-endowment-expands-collaboration-fund-giving-with-15-million-investment-in-local-nonprofit-leadership-and-resiliency/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-endowment-expands-collaboration-fund-giving-with-15-million-investment-in-local-nonprofit-leadership-and-resiliency Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:34:07 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=10561 New phase of funding reaffirms foundation’s commitment to flexible, trust-based grantmaking amid new challenges for nonprofit sector Amid a challenging financial environment for nonprofits, Houston… Continued
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]]> 998711 Expanding community-centered pathways to the classroom https://houstonnewmedia.org/expanding-community-centered-pathways-to-the-classroom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=expanding-community-centered-pathways-to-the-classroom Fri, 25 Jul 2025 01:18:53 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=10548 In an effort to strengthen the region’s educator workforce, Houston Endowment grantee Edwell is expanding its registered teacher apprenticeship programs across Greater Houston. This work… Continued
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]]> 998843 Get to know August Hamilton, our new program director for Education https://houstonnewmedia.org/get-to-know-august-hamilton-our-new-program-director-for-education/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-to-know-august-hamilton-our-new-program-director-for-education Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:31:33 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=10298 “Talent is abundant in this city, but access to opportunity is not.” August Hamilton, Program Director for education As the newest member of Houston Endowment’s… Continued
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]]> 977515 The Channel | May 2025 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-channel-may-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-channel-may-2025 Thu, 29 May 2025 18:27:17 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9999 In this issue, we explore how the art sector is united in telling its story, how partners are collaborating to pave a clear road for aspiring teachers, and why nonprofits need more trust-based, flexible grantmaking.
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]]> 959649 Something to celebrate: students sign on to become local teachers https://houstonnewmedia.org/something-to-celebrate-students-sign-on-to-become-local-teachers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=something-to-celebrate-students-sign-on-to-become-local-teachers Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:49:46 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9434 Nearly 50 Pasadena ISD high school seniors pledged to become a teacher at the district’s teacher signing day ceremony. With their pledge, these students will cross the graduation stage with more than a diploma in their hand — they’ve also earned the pr...

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]]> 947357 In their own words: Open communication, support help teacher apprentices succeed https://houstonnewmedia.org/in-their-own-words-open-communication-support-help-teacher-apprentices-succeed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-their-own-words-open-communication-support-help-teacher-apprentices-succeed Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:02:26 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9340 Apprenticeship programs can provide trainees an opportunity to earn while they learn by embedding aspiring teachers in classrooms, supported by mentors and coaches, with coursework occurring primarily in the evening a few days per week. 
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]]> 926062 How lessons from the past can help us build the future of education https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-lessons-from-the-past-can-help-us-build-the-future-of-education/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-lessons-from-the-past-can-help-us-build-the-future-of-education Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:28:06 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9159 Houston Endowment President and CEO Ann Stern urged supporters of public education to draw inspiration from Houston’s history as they work to build a better future for the region’s children.
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]]> 910296 US PREP Houston Learning Tour showcases collaborative strategies for strengthening the teacher workforce https://houstonnewmedia.org/us-prep-houston-learning-tour-showcases-collaborative-strategies-for-strengthening-the-teacher-workforce/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-prep-houston-learning-tour-showcases-collaborative-strategies-for-strengthening-the-teacher-workforce Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:37:36 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9153 Houston’s education leaders gathered in February for the US PREP Houston Learning Tour, highlighting innovative strategies for teacher preparation, retention, and strategic staffing.
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]]> 911398 Houston teachers step into the policy arena with Teach Plus advocacy training https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-teachers-step-into-the-policy-arena-with-teach-plus-advocacy-training/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-teachers-step-into-the-policy-arena-with-teach-plus-advocacy-training Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:30:39 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9147 Houston’s teachers are stepping up—not just in the classroom, but in the policy arena. At a recent one-day advocacy training event hosted by Teach Plus, educators from across the region gathered to learn how to make their voices heard at local and stat...

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]]> 911453 Getting an up-close look at teacher apprenticeship programs https://houstonnewmedia.org/getting-an-up-close-look-at-teacher-apprenticeship-programs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=getting-an-up-close-look-at-teacher-apprenticeship-programs Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:10:16 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9026 In an effort to raise awareness of promising solutions to the ongoing teacher shortage Deans for Impact (DFI) is touring apprenticeship programs in Texas. A series of site visits aims to highlight exemplary components of Registered Teacher Apprenticesh...

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]]> 890798 Looking to solutions: Teachers need no-cost pathways and long-term support https://houstonnewmedia.org/looking-to-solutions-teachers-need-no-cost-pathways-and-long-term-support/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=looking-to-solutions-teachers-need-no-cost-pathways-and-long-term-support Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:05:23 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=9021 The Texas Education Symposium recently brought together education leaders, policymakers, and advocates to explore solutions to one of the most pressing issues in public education:
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]]> 890762 Houston Endowment Launches $4.9 Million Collaboration Fund to Strengthen Organizational Capacity of Local Nonprofits https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-endowment-launches-4-9-million-collaboration-fund-to-strengthen-organizational-capacity-of-local-nonprofits/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-endowment-launches-4-9-million-collaboration-fund-to-strengthen-organizational-capacity-of-local-nonprofits Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:01:04 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=8918 Foundation directs funding to 65 current grantee partners, signaling commitment to building a resilient nonprofit sector
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]]> 852839 Apprenticeship programs show promise amid teacher workforce crisis https://houstonnewmedia.org/apprenticeship-programs-show-promise-amid-teacher-workforce-crisis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apprenticeship-programs-show-promise-amid-teacher-workforce-crisis Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:12:45 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=8819 Apprenticeship programs are often associated with the construction industry, healthcare, and technology. However, as the nation grapples with an escalating teacher shortage, some school districts are turning to the familiar model to build a pipeline of...

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]]> 848858 New research shows impact of hiring uncertified teachers https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-research-shows-impact-of-hiring-uncertified-teachers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-research-shows-impact-of-hiring-uncertified-teachers Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:43:50 +0000 https://www.houstonendowment.org/?p=8731 With more than half of newly hired teachers in Texas lacking state certification and classroom experience, researchers are sounding the alarm on the long-term impact of a stop-gap measure.
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