Public Speakouts
What can schools, parents and communities do about the dropout rate?
Houston A+ Challenge co-hosted a series of town halls in February and March 2007 to invite feedback on the issue. Click here to see responses.
What impact has No Child Left Behind had on Houston schools?
In March 2007, Houston A+ Challenge co-hosted a hearing, in order to collect information to share with the U.S. Congress, as politicians consider renewing the landmark federal education law. Click here to see responses.
News Clips
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Teacher Externship
This 3-minute video from the Houston Chronicle visits three teachers on-the-job during 2007 Teacher Externship Week, an annual summer experience intended to improve connections between the classroom to the 21st century workplace. (June 2007)
Summer Science Internship
This 9-minute video from HISD News Today examines a program designed by Baylor College of Medicine and Houston A+ Challenge that brings high school students and their science teachers together as lab partners for six-weeks at the Houston Medical Center. (June 2006)
The Sounds of Learning
This video looks at best practices in Houston A+ Challenge-funded schools. Click to view a 15-minute preview, or e-mail Imelda Cardoza to order the 60-minute, full-length version.
'Reach'ing Through Journaling
HISD News Today looks at how Furr High School embedded literacy strategies in its physical education curriculum to improve student achievement.
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