Texas public school districts plan for weather-related school closures by building time and backup days into the calendars.
Angelica Perez
Angelica Perez is a general assignment reporter on the Landing's education team. Her role primarily involves covering education news in five local school districts, helping families advocate for their child in school, and engaging with communities to increase readership and viewership of the Landing's work. Angelica previously served as a civic engagement reporter at the Landing, writing explainers and guides that helped empower Houstonians. A Houston native, Angelica previously worked at the Dallas Morning News as a breaking news intern. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington, where she studied journalism and served as editor in chief of the student newspaper, The Shorthorn. In her free time, Angelica can be found spending time with her family, traveling to new places, or reading a good book.
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Cómo prepararse para las gélidas temperaturas que llegarán a Houston esta semana
Ha llegado el invierno, y con él la posibilidad de heladas. En esta guía resumimos consejos importante para estar preparados.
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How to prepare for the freezing temperatures coming to Houston this week
With freezing temperatures and the possibility of snow hitting Houston this week, learn how to get ready
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Aldine ISD leaders pledge more communication, public meetings on proposed school closures
District leaders said they will post details online and hold community meetings after staying mum on a proposal released last week to shutter seven schools.
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Answer Key: Where to turn if a student is experiencing a problem at school
Every day children face many challenges during the school day, from transportation issues to lack of funds for lunch that day. Here’s how to get help.
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Cómo la propuesta del Aldine ISD para cerrar 7 escuelas afectaría a miles de estudiantes
Alrededor de 3,400 estudiantes serían reasignados a escuelas dentro del distrito si la junta de Aldine vota a favor de cerrar siete campus en el norte de Houston.
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Líderes del Aldine ISD proponen el cierre de 7 escuelas. La votación está programada para finales de febrero.
La junta escolar del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Aldine espera votar en febrero sobre el cierre de siete escuelas.
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How Aldine ISD’s proposal to close 7 schools would impact thousands of students
About 3,400 students would scatter to schools within the district if Aldine’s board votes to shutter seven of its north Houston campuses.
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Aldine ISD leaders propose closing 7 schools, schedule vote for late February
District administrators said the closures are needed following enrollment losses and no big increase in state funding over the past several years.
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Houston ISD relying more on teachers with no classroom experience
Houston ISD’s share of first-year teachers has doubled since the arrival of Superintendent Mike Miles in mid-2023, district data show.