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Terry Abbott

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2009

    HISD Set To Pick Old White Guy For Next Superintendent?

    ​The Houston Chronicle is reporting that HISD seems to have settled on Terry Grier, of the San Diego school district, to be its next superintendent. They have the sources over there, so we're inclined to believe it.Earlier this afternoon HISD spokesman Norm Uhl sent out word that the supe pick wou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 14, 2008

    Will HISD Re-Up With Controversial CEP?

    ​The Houston Chronicle is reporting that HISD seems to have settled on Terry Grier, of the San Diego school district, to be its next superintendent. They have the sources over there, so we're inclined to believe it.Earlier this afternoon HISD spokesman Norm Uhl sent out word that the supe pick wou ... More >>

  • News

    April 10, 2008

    So Much for No Child Left Behind

    School test scores rise as more low-scoring students drop out.

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2007

    J.R. Harris Elementary Struck by Lightning. Other HISD Schools Have Water, Water, Everywhere.

    School test scores rise as more low-scoring students drop out.

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2006

    A KO for Cuadra

    School test scores rise as more low-scoring students drop out.

  • News

    October 5, 2006

    Opt In, Opt Out

    HISD continues to send students to CEP. Whether they go there, stay there or return successfully to their home school is anyone's guess.

  • News

    August 17, 2006

    Bragging Rights

    The Port praises itself, with omissions

  • News

    May 4, 2006

    Bam! Pow!

    Students find out cartoons are no laughing matter

  • News

    November 17, 2005

    Letters to the Editor

    Students find out cartoons are no laughing matter

  • News

    July 7, 2005

    Take My Wife, Please

    TABC nabs a sheriff's spouse in a sting

  • News

    June 30, 2005

    Letters

    TABC nabs a sheriff's spouse in a sting

  • News

    June 16, 2005

    Out of the Park

    Second Ward slugger Aaron Treviño scores a scholarship and prepares to leave the barrio behind

  • News

    June 16, 2005

    Great Moves

    Sometimes it's all in being in the right place at the right time

  • News

    March 3, 2005

    Padding the School Policies?

    A lawsuit accuses HISD insurance consultants of conning the district

  • News

    February 10, 2005

    On Second Thought

    HISD isn't laughing now about a breakfast program

  • News

    January 13, 2005

    Letters

    HISD isn't laughing now about a breakfast program

  • News

    November 18, 2004

    Letters

    HISD isn't laughing now about a breakfast program

  • News

    November 4, 2004

    Eating It Up

    Are HISD and Aramark cooking the books to feast on federal breakfast subsidies?

  • News

    October 21, 2004

    Dance Fever

    HISD kills a reality show on high school dancers

  • News

    June 17, 2004

    Sign Language

    Traffic problems? One woman's novel guide to getting city action

  • News

    October 23, 2003

    Offensive Driving

    Judges declare open season on shooting the bird

  • News

    December 12, 2002

    Thumb TAKS

    Plus: Wonderful Rubbish, Dems Don't Get It, Peeved at Parsons

  • News

    February 1, 2001

    Letters

    Shining Example, KTRU Blues, Not So Nice

  • News

    October 5, 2000

    Learning Curve

    Ungraded exams. Suspect scores. Departing teachers and lawsuits. Is this alternative school really passing the test on its highly touted educational claims?

  • News

    July 20, 2000

    Spaced Out

    Is legitimate safety or something more behind the push to curb Bellaire High parking?

  • News

    April 27, 2000

    School Scam?

    Did a teacher fabricate a student assault to collect disability?

  • News

    April 6, 2000

    Making (Up) the Grade

    This HISD program teaches a big lesson: Don't question what the district touts

  • News

    November 11, 1999

    Strong Reservations

    Indians battle Lamar's "Redskins" and a suspect student vote

  • News

    October 21, 1999

    Virtual Vouchers?

    HISD's contract plan could be a test case in school choice

  • News

    April 15, 1999

    Letters

    HISD's contract plan could be a test case in school choice

  • News

    April 15, 1999

    Cutting Class

    Park trees make a last stand against HISD expansion

  • News

    April 8, 1999

    TAAS Probe Update

    Park trees make a last stand against HISD expansion

  • News

    March 11, 1999

    Educational Savior Seeks New Sinner

    Park trees make a last stand against HISD expansion

  • News

    March 11, 1999

    HISD fires, reprimands and probes

    Park trees make a last stand against HISD expansion

  • News

    March 4, 1999

    Adding It All Up

    What does it really mean to pass the TAAS?

  • News

    February 25, 1999

    The Librarian Who Wouldn't Be Quiet

    What does it really mean to pass the TAAS?

  • News

    January 14, 1999

    IB or Not IB

    Parents and students fight to save Lamar High School's International Baccalaureate program. Administrators don't see a problem.

  • News

    November 5, 1998

    Letters

    Parents and students fight to save Lamar High School's International Baccalaureate program. Administrators don't see a problem.

  • News

    October 29, 1998

    Easygoing George W. Bush

    With help from Democrats Pete Laney and Bob Bullock, Bush has been a Republican governor Texans love. But who'll be his pals if he sets his sights on the presidency?

  • News

    October 29, 1998

    All Together Now

    Civic, school and business leaders unite to try to pass a massive HISD bond election

  • News

    May 7, 1998

    Insider

    Civic, school and business leaders unite to try to pass a massive HISD bond election

  • News

    March 13, 1997

    The Insider

    Civic, school and business leaders unite to try to pass a massive HISD bond election

  • News

    February 13, 1997

    The Insider

    Civic, school and business leaders unite to try to pass a massive HISD bond election

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