Imagine this: Your child boards the school bus to find a built-in mini-library offering books to read during the ride to school. That's just what's happening to elementary school children at four Houston-area schools that are participating in a new pilot program called the Riding Readers Club. The Houston Independent School District on Thursday kicked off the program, which is … [Read more...] about New Program Puts Libraries On School Buses
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Bellaire PTO Gives Teacher Grants Of $16,000
Six grants totaling $16,000 will go to Bellaire High School teachers this fall as part of the Parent Teacher Organization's Fall 2009 Grant Cycle. "The Committee recognizes the many worthy efforts of teachers who submitted proposals for the Fall Grant Cycle," wrote PTO Teacher Grants Committee Co-Chairs Ruth Reid and Dena Robinson. "The entire PTO appreciates all of our … [Read more...] about Bellaire PTO Gives Teacher Grants Of $16,000
State Awards Bellaire H.S. Higher “Recognized” Rank
Because they already have their eyes on the prize for next year, teachers and administrators at Bellaire High School had short celebrations this year when they learned the school's state rating has advanced one level to "Recognized." "We were very excited and we have been really diligent in working with the 9th and 10th grade students for their TAKS exams," said Bellaire High … [Read more...] about State Awards Bellaire H.S. Higher “Recognized” Rank