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Despite industry's best efforts, AI cannot replace human interaction. Imagine a student who has spent months struggling with algebra, consistently feeling lost, frustrated, and discouraged by each new lesson. Now envision that same student after a series of [...]
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Stop Learning Loss and Make the Most of Your Summer
The best way to prevent summer learning loss is to maintain regular practice. Follow these tips to stay in shape over summer vacation! Summer Learning Loss It's summertime, and [...]
Best Summer Reading for Houston Students
The summer period can be a great time to relax and recharge for students, and your child is likely looking forward to any number of activities without the responsibility [...]
Top Houston High Schools by SAT Score 2024
Houston's top high schools by SAT test scores are Carnegie Vanguard, DeBakey, and Kinder HSPVA. Carnegie is also the Houston-area's top public school by National Merit Semifinalists, students who [...]
How to Apply to Houston ISD Magnet Schools
What are Magnet Schools in Houston ISD? Houston Independent School District (HISD) is the eighth largest public school district in the U.S., with nearly 190,000 students across 274 schools. [...]
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Top Houston ISD (HISD) Magnet Schools of 2019
Analysis of School Choice Lottery for 2019-2020 The most popular [...]
Houston National Merit Semifinalists – 2019 Scholarship Competition Designees
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced the Semifinalists [...]
Major 2018-2019 Houston Academic Year Dates to Know
Houston ISD School Holidays 2018 August 27 - First [...]