Texans for Education Reform
Harold Cook: Education reform: parent trigger legislation advancing in the state Senate [with video]
School reform legislation which would shorten the number of years a poorly-performing public school could continue without parental intervention is advancing in the Texas Senate.
Jimmie Don Aycock: HB5 expands opportunities for young Texans
The time has come for Texas students to focus on learning instead of preparing for state-mandated standardized tests. That’s why I filed House Bill 5 and am honored that the bill enjoys broad-based support from parents, educators and the business community.
This bill improves education in three important ways:
Houston's workforce not ready for the future
Great change is afoot in the global economy. As occupations and industry sectors constantly trade positions as the top producer of employment growth, the education, competencies, and skills required to do those jobs is ever-shifting as well.
Katy ISD preps students for workforce
District career center offers real-world experiences
In response to Houston’s growing job market, Katy ISD has added several new programs and courses aimed at preparing students for the professional world.