Parents and community leaders at Rusk Elementary on the east side of downtown, have had their actions rewarded in a huge way. In 1995, they began the YES (Youth Engaged in Service) Project in 1995 as a way to address the issues in their community of kids skipping school, high illiteracy rates, and crime committed by […]
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Garden Oaks Elementary Provides an Exemplary Education
Adding to the allure of the popular neighborhood it resides in, Garden Oaks Elementary is one of the best schools in Houston. Offering a comprehensive and challenging education for grades Pre-K through 8th, has put this school on the map with its diverse student body and specialized programs, including a Montessori Magnet, Gifted and Talented […]
Encouraging STEM Students at Clements High School
Widely regarded as one of the best high schools in Texas, Clements High School is located right near First Colony Mall and the Sugar Land Town Square. It has been praised highly by multiple publications and online sources, including being ranked no. 353 on Newsweek’s top high school in the nation list and being featured […]
Students Hit High Marks at Alief Early College High School
The Alief area has seen a major population boom within the last 15 years and as such, it has to accommodate many new students into their school district. While making sure the quantity of educational opportunities are just right, Alief ISD isn’t skimping on quality. Alief Early College High School strives to create an environment that […]
Halpin Early Childhood Center, Shaping Young Minds
Early childhood care and development is crucial to creating social skills and a passion for academics that will follow children throughout their lives. At early childhood centers, young children learn how to interact with their peers through play, teamwork exercises, and group projects. One of the most well-known centers in Houston is Halpin Early Childhood […]
Meet the Spartans of Spillane Middle School
The Spillane Spartans win a battle against mediocrity every day out in Cypress Fairbanks ISD. Middle school can be a challenge—as it occurs during those transition years between being a child and becoming an adult, which that can feel like a battle for any child. These Spartans of Spillane Middle School, however, wield their swords […]
Memorial Montessori: Childcare with Emphasis on Education
When you drop your child off at Memorial Montessori, you’re leaving them in amazing hands. With an executive director who has studied early childhood education for more than 7 years and counting, qualified and experienced staff members work together to provide the best head start for children to fall in love with learning. Memorial Montessori […]
Preparing Young Men to Excel in College Academics and Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbsVwb5k_pE&feature=youtu.be The Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy for Young Men‘s motto is all about pushing their students to be successful through leadership. With an amazing staff and support system working toward getting each student ready for college entry, their achievements indicate the school is living up to its motto. Beginning from grade six through high school […]
Do You Have a Future Doctor or Scientist on Your Hands?
Michael E. DeBakey High School is perfect for math and science minded students who have their sights set high on a career in medicine or science. This premiere magnet school started in 1972 and was the very first high school in the nation specifically geared for health professions. Affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, DeBakey […]
Reach for the Stars at J. L. McCullough Jr. High School
Conroe ISD has a star in J. L. McCullough Junior High. The Highlanders are committed students, warrior poets of the academic ranks, if you will, outmatching the schools from the rest of the low- and out-lands across Texas. Their mission statement is simple: growth. Specifically, “creating… an environment whereby each student is given the opportunity […]