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Claire Partain
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Student Achievement Reporter, Houston Chronicle
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By Claire Partain Verified| Houston Chronicle Verified When Houston ISD second-grader Zachary Teoh thinks of the word "bibliophile," he thinks of himself first. Then, he thinks about the building blocks—"biblio-," a Greek word meaning "book," and "-phile," meaning "love"— that give it meaning. Zach, 7, defied even his own expectations when he became the first kindergartner to win River Oaks Elementary's spelling bee in 2022.
By Megan Menchaca Verified, Claire Partain Verified| Houston Chronicle Verified Houston ISD announced Thursday that it plans to cut all remaining campus-level wraparound resource specialists and eliminate the Wraparound Services Department. Najah Callander, HISD's deputy chief of family and community partnerships, wrote in a letter to community leaders that HISD made the decision "after careful consideration" to maximize the district's scarce resources.
By Claire Partain Verified| Houston Chronicle Verified Houston ISD students at non-New Education System campuses will see a slight increase in their per-pupil allotment for the 2025-26 school year, HISD chief of staff Monica Zdrojewski said. Houston ISD has hosted two of its five scheduled workshops as it builds a budget for the 2025-26 school year.
Company Info
Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle is a prominent daily newspaper and the largest in Texas, established in 1901 by Marcellus E. Foster. It has served as Houston's primary newspaper of record and has a rich history, including the introduction of a Sunday edition with color comics in 1905. The newspaper was acquired by the Hearst Corporation in 1987 and became Houston's sole major daily after purchasing the assets of the Houston Post in 1995. The Chronicle provides comprehensive print and digital news coverage, focusing on local, regional, and national events, particularly those relevant to the Houston area. It is known for its investigative journalism, opinion sections, and lifestyle features, including the "Bayou City History" project that documents significant milestones in Houston's history. The newspaper also maintains a vast archive of over a century of content, supporting research and education. With a broad readership, it serves local residents, businesses, and academic institutions, leveraging its extensive circulation for advertising opportunities.
Houston, Texas, United States
Founded: 1901