Voters across Houston ISD emphatically rejected the district’s historic $4.4 billion school bond package Tuesday, though some communities were roughly split on the proposal while others largely opposed it.
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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3 Houston ISD staffers accused of running teacher certification cheating ring
The HISD employees are among the five people charged in connection with a scheme to help hundreds of people cheat on teacher certification tests, Harris County prosecutors said Monday.
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Answer Key: What does it mean when a student is considered economically disadvantaged?
You may have heard the phrase “economically disadvantaged” before or even read the term in an article, including Houston Landing stories, but what does that really mean?
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Houston is a flood-prone city. Here’s how to prepare for and survive one
Flooding has become a common occurrence in Houston. Here’s how to stay safe and some resources to keep you dry during a flood.
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Answer Key: Many Houston-area students aren’t offered the chance to ride the bus. Why not?
State lawmakers have essentially limited access to school buses by only giving school districts money to transport certain children.
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6 takeaways from Houston Landing investigation into Aldine ISD’s recent performance
A Houston Landing analysis found Aldine Superintendent LaTonya Goffney has struggled to turn around the school district during her six-year tenure.
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How to make your voice heard and find family resources in Aldine ISD
Families in Aldine have multiple ways to speak with district leaders and find support for their children. Here’s our guide to them.
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‘No estamos donde queremos estar’: Estudiantes y personal de Aldine ISD en dificultades bajo el liderazgo del distrito
El consejo escolar de Aldine contrató a la superintendente LaTonya Goffney para darle un giro al distrito. Pero seis años después, no hay mucha evidencia de progreso.
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Cómo hacer que se escuche su voz y encontrar recursos para sus hijos en Aldine ISD
Aquí compartimos una lista de personas y recursos a los que pueden recurrir cuando necesiten ayuda.
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‘Not where we want to be’: Aldine ISD students, staff struggling under district leadership
Aldine’s school board hired Superintendent LaTonya Goffney to turn around the district. But six years in, there’s not much evidence of progress.