Laura Isensee appears in the following:
Storm Effects Cripple Houston's Power, Drinking Water Systems
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Houston, the fourth largest city in the U.S., is straining under massive power outages. Now the water supply is affected. Some people have no service or limited pressure.
Teachers Are Concerned About Returning Back To Classroom
Friday, August 07, 2020
Two-thirds of U.S. educators prefer to teach remotely this fall, according to an NPR/Ipsos poll of teachers. Many Texas teachers are on edge, and some say they may quit if their schools reopen.
Most Teachers Concerned About In-Person School; 2 In 3 Want To Start The Year Online
Thursday, August 06, 2020
A new national poll of teachers from NPR/Ipsos finds broad trepidation about returning to the classroom, with 77% of those surveyed worried about risking their own health.
Texas Students Are Still Fighting For Special Education
Saturday, November 23, 2019
In 2004, Texas put an arbitrary cap on how many children could receive special education. Last year, the policy was deemed illegal, but some parents still struggle to enroll their kids in special ed.
The State Will Take Over Houston's Independent School District
Friday, November 22, 2019
The Texas education commissioner has notified Houston's school board that he will strip it of its elected powers — a move that was widely expected but still marks an unprecedented takeover.
For These Young, Nontraditional College Students, Adulting Is A Requirement
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
They are early risers and hard workers. Some are the first in their family to go to college. Many are financially independent from their parents. Meet the "nontraditional" college students of today.
This Teen Nearly Died In A School Shooting. Now She's Just Trying To Live
Friday, May 17, 2019
One year and seven surgeries after Sarah Salazar nearly died in her art classroom, she's still struggling to manage the deep physical and emotional trauma she suffered that day.
Sante Fe High School Students Graduate After Shooting
Saturday, June 02, 2018
High school graduations are momentous for students about to head out into the world. And ceremonies at Santa Fe High School were particularly emotional two weeks after a mass shooting.
Houston Public Schools Open After Delays From Hurricane Harvey
Monday, September 11, 2017
More Houston schools opened Monday than previously expected — nearly 250 out of about 280 total. For students and teachers, back-to-school brought an extra burst of joy, relief, and other emotions.
Houston Schools Assess Harvey's Damage, Students Due Back Next Week
Wednesday, September 06, 2017
Principals and administrators reported to work Monday for the first time this school year. Officials say nearly a quarter of the buildings suffered major damage. Students are expected back Monday.
Houston School Superintendent Says A Lot Of Work Ahead To Open Schools
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
School was supposed to begin this week in Houston, but Harvey's devastating flooding has made that impossible. Here's how the school district is coping and working to move forward.
Texas Coast Prepares For Strengthened Hurricane Harvey
Thursday, August 24, 2017
The National Hurricane Center now says Harvey will be a major hurricane when it arrives in Texas late Friday. The overnight escalation surprised planners who were told it would be a tropical storm.
25 Years Later: Hurricane Andrew's Devastation Lingers
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Twenty-five years ago, Hurricane Andrew slammed into south Florida. It was the last Category 5 storm to hit the U.S., and its impact is still felt today by those who survived the hurricane.
English Learners Were Hurt The Most When Texas Limited Special Education
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Texas has the lowest rate of children in special education in the country. A closer look at the numbers shows that English language learners are missing out the most.
Texas Textbook Called Out As 'Racist' Against Mexican-Americans
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Professors, activists and students alike are calling for the Texas School Board not to approve a textbook many find offensive.
Who Will Fix The Texas School Funding System?
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Texas Supreme Court justices ruled the school funding system constitutional, and they aren't requiring any legislative changes. But they also said the state's 5 million schoolchildren deserve better.
For 40 Years, One Texas Family Has Fought For Equal School Funding
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
In 1973, in a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled there's no right to equal school funding in the Constitution. But plaintiff Demetrio Rodriguez's legacy lives on — in his daughter, a teacher.
Why America's Schools Have A Money Problem
Monday, April 18, 2016
How much money a school can spend on its students still depends, in large part, on local property taxes. And many states aren't doing much to level the field for poor kids.
Why America's Schools Have A Money Problem
Monday, April 18, 2016
How much money a school can spend on its students still depends, in large part, on local property taxes. And many states aren't doing much to level the field for poor kids.
Why Calling Slaves 'Workers' Is More Than An Editing Error
Friday, October 23, 2015
Coby Burren was reading his textbook, sitting in geography class at Pearland High School near Houston, when he noticed a troubling caption. The 15-year-old quickly took a picture with his phone and sent it to his mother.
Next to a map of the United States describing "patterns of immigration," it ...