Laura Isensee
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Houston, the fourth largest city in the U.S., is straining under massive power outages. Now the water supply is affected. Some people have no service or limited pressure.
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A new national poll of teachers from NPR/Ipsos finds broad trepidation about returning to the classroom, with 77% of those surveyed worried about risking their own health.
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For 40 years, Robin Stauffer has taught high school English in seven different school districts in three different states. Most recently, Advanced...
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Texans rallied outside the state Capitol over the weekend, pushing for Gov. Greg Abbott to quickly reopen the state. But, as Texas COVID-19 deaths...
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In 2004, Texas put an arbitrary cap on how many children could receive special education. Last year, the policy was deemed illegal, but some parents still struggle to enroll their kids in special ed.
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In the last three years, Fort Bend schools have seen the demand for special education almost double. More teachers and parents are asking for children...
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Twice, Britany Miller has asked for special education services and accommodations at two different Houston-area charter schools for her son, Nicholas...
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Last year, as a seventh-grader at Lake Jackson Intermediate, Carolinda Acevedo struggled in class — even though she loves learning. She'd stay up late...
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They are early risers and hard workers. Some are the first in their family to go to college. Many are financially independent from their parents. Meet the "nontraditional" college students of today.
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One year and seven surgeries after Sarah Salazar nearly died in her art classroom, she's still struggling to manage the deep physical and emotional trauma she suffered that day.