Dr. Grenita Lathan: Leaving HISD with no regrets
Lathan reflects on challenging three years as interim leader
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HOUSTON – Grenita Lathan, Ph.D., was never more than an Interim Superintendent for three years at the Houston Independent School District. After being passed over for the permanent job more than once, she leaves in July to become the Superintendent of the Springfield Missouri Public Schools. On this week’s Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall, she talks about why she’s leaving, the lessons learned and what more needs to be done. She also says during natural disasters and the pandemic, she learned the importance of being able to pivot and focus on priorities such as feeding the children and families of HISD. “To see the lines wrapped around the school out into the street, it was so disheartening,” she said. “I’m talking to the staff and I’m saying this can’t be a one-shot deal. We can’t just stop and provide meals today. We nee
Houston Democrat joins GOP lawmakers in reviving transgender sports bill
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Rep. Harold Dutton, D-Houston, says his flip-flop on the transgender sports bill is a “consequence” of unrelated HISD legislation that died this week.Wilf Thorne / For The Chronicle
Legislation banning transgender girls from playing on girls’ scholastic sports teams was revived in the Texas House on Friday morning, just days after it appeared blocked.
On Friday morning the House Public Education Committee reconvened and voted 8-5 to advance the bill to the floor of the House for further consideration. That vote came just four days after the same committee had only six votes to move it forward one short of the required seven.
alliantgroup Announces the 2021 HISD Elementary Science Teacher Award Winner
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HOUSTON, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ In a year where educators have been challenged to the extreme, alliantgroup is thrilled to partner for the third year with the Houston Independent School District to announce that Whitnee Boston of Gregory-Lincoln Education Center is 2021 s Elementary Science Teacher of the Year.
Judging took place on May 4, 2021 virtually and at alliantgroup s national headquarters. This award, in partnership with the Houston Independent School District, is in its third year and was created to reward local teachers who are increasing student achievement and engagement through innovative lesson plans that emphasize the importance and intrigue of science. This award is just one of the many educational initiatives that alliantgroup is involved in as part of its continuing efforts to promote the importance of STEM education.
From Fixers to Leaders: The Expanding Role of School CIOs
As last year s drastic shift to online learning put technology front and center for school districts, many K-12 IT officials have found themselves in key advisory or leadership roles with growing responsibilities.
May 05, 2021 • While many school districts had already reported investing in digital learning devices and platforms prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, most didn t expect online education to become a requirement for millions of students by the turn of the decade. With this shift, school chief information officers suddenly found themselves leading discussions about how to change the very nature of public education in the months and years ahead.