What is Houston ISD's Vanguard Gifted & Talented (G/T) Program? Approximately 14% of students enrolled in Houston ISD (HISD) are designated as Gifted and Talented (G/T). These students who demonstrate "high performance capability" receive additional state funding that aims to enrich their curriculum. This article takes a deep dive into [...]
As part of our efforts to include local, Houstonian authors in our reading curriculum, we're proud to feature Dianna Hutts Aston and her book, An Orange in January! Aston wrote her illustrated children's book for ages 4-8. We're honored that she took some time to tell us about herself, [...]
While your student’s summer vacation is a great time for them to relax, recharge, and spend time with friends, it’s also a critical time for them academically. Summer slide often affects students across the board, and this can even result in a compounding effect, resulting in students falling further [...]
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 Acire's Journey to Forgiveness Mountain! Henderson wrote her illustrated children's book for ages 4-9. We're honored that she took some [...]