Topic – Education
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New program has professionals teaching students real world skills
Citizen Schools in New York
The Citizen Schools program is bringing private sector professionals into urban public schools to share their expertise with youth after classes let out.
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Two of America’s top 100 high schools in Houston
Quality public education
Carnegie Vanguard and Michael E. DeBakey high schools both scored high in a recent ranking of the best public high schools in the country.
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The fall of neighborhood public schools
Closures abound
For a multitude of reasons, many traditional neighborhood-based public schools in cities across the country are being closed.
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Top 10 state, metropolitan innovations
San Antonio makes the list
The Brookings-Rockefeller Project on State and Metropolitan Innovation have identified 10 actions taken by states and metros in 2012 that show great potential.
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Houston recognized for education efforts
Amongst changing demographics
With demographics shifting across the region, Houston has met the challenge of educating its youth with innovative entrepreneurs.
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Richard Louv
New gen. of environmentalists
A new generation of environmentalists: Fighting global warming by reconnecting people to nature
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Metro to spend $650,000 to ‘educate’ voters
Agencies spend tax $
Houston area agencies are spending public funds to educate voters on bonds and referendums and Metro will spend the most: $650,000
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Solar-powered “splash pad” park coming to Fifth Ward
Net zero energy consumption
An innovative miniature water park is being built in the Fifth Ward, providing families a place to cool off and learn about the power of renewable energy.
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Can US economy continue to grow?
Economist says unsustainable
A new paper from economist Robert J. Gordon questions whether the rapid economic growth we are accustomed to in the US can actually be sustained.
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Mixed-use development to replace Austin mall
Community college takes it on
Having acquiring a declining shopping mall, Austin Community College now plans to redevelop the space into a diverse new urbanism community and learning center.
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