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How to Apply to Houston ISD Magnet Schools for 2026-2027
What are Magnet Schools in Houston ISD? Houston Independent School District (HISD) is the eighth largest public school district in the U.S., with more than 176,000 students across 273 schools. Of those schools, 118 are considered Magnet Schools. Magnet schools, [...]
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What to Consider in Choosing a New Houston School
Every child is unique, and families want to make sure they choose the best right school for their child. As such Houston is home to more than 350 private [...]
Erica Henderson, Houston Children’s Book Author
Erica Henderson, Houston Children's Book Author As part of our efforts to include local, Houstonian authors in our reading curriculum, we're proud to feature Erica Henderson who recently published [...]
Houston’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2024
T.H. Rogers is both the best elementary and middle school in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) by Texas STAAR test scores. TH Rogers consistently ranks as the top [...]
Houston’s Major School Holidays and Test Dates 2024-2025
At General Academic we're constantly aware of and alerting parents to Houston's major academic dates and deadlines like the ones below. This article is about a previous year. Click [...]
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2017 HISD Board of Trustees Candidate Forum for District V at Rice University
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 @7pm Spend an engaging and [...]
2017 National Merit Scholarship Winners in Houston
At 6 National Merit Scholarship Winners and 4% of [...]
2017 National Merit Semifinalists in Houston
At 44 National Merit Semifinalists and 31% of the [...]