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posted on
April 29th, 2011
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School Zone getting a makeover

The Chronicle is changing blog platforms, which means that, if all goes according to plan, School Zone will look different this weekend. Here's the techie explanation: This weekend, we're planning ...

posted on
April 29th, 2011
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HC: School Zone
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Houston

A shorter summer school week at HISD

The Houston Independent School District will have four-day weeks for its summer school session, trustees decided Thursday. Classes will be Monday through Thursday, with longer instruction hours on ...

posted on
April 26th, 2011
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HC: School Zone
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Math problem: trying to calculate the cost of Apollo

On the surface, the question is simple: How much does Houston ISD's Apollo school reform program cost? The answer isn't so easy. The budget has changed multiple times since Superintendent Terry Gri ...

posted on
April 25th, 2011
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HISD receives $2.5 million for Apollo reform program

Houston Independent School District officials announced this morning that JPMorgan Chase donated $2.5 million to its Apollo school reform program. The donation, the largest since the program launch ...

posted on
April 22nd, 2011
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State education leader ends school projection measure

Texas Education Commissioner Robert Scott ruled Friday that the school accountability system no longer would include a controversial measure that made it easier for campuses to get good ratings eve ...