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Apprenticeship programs show promise amid teacher workforce crisis
Apprenticeship programs are often associated with the construction industry, healthcare, and technology. However, as the nation grapples with an escalating teacher shortage, some school districts are turning to the familiar model to build a pipeline of prepared educators who learn alongside other teachers while earning a paycheck.
Four Local Artists Focus on Legacy in New Houston Endowment Installation
Local artists Jean Shon, Kaima Akarue, Kim Le, and Stanley Bermudez will showcase original works in Traces of Being.
A grant to help non-profits access more grants: Houston Endowment awards $3 million to United Way.
Funds will support United Way's Government Funding Initiative which will launch in 2025.
The Channel | October 2024
Explore the latest issue of The Channel, our monthly newsletter, to learn more about a collaborative vision for Houston's cultural districts, our new Vice President of Programs, and more.
New research shows impact of hiring uncertified teachers
With more than half of newly hired teachers in Texas lacking state certification and classroom experience, researchers are sounding the alarm on the long-term impact of a stop-gap measure.
Citizenship Now! mobile unit targets hard-to-reach communities
The Citizenship Now! mobile unit from grantee Bonding Against Adversity (BAA) is part of a broader effort that aims to reach 70,000 lawful permanent residents who could benefit from citizenship preparation and filing services.
Cultural District celebrate collaborate arts vision
Guests applauded and cameras clicked as the celebration of Arts and Humanities Month concluded at the Houston Endowment office on Thursday, October 24.
One-on-One with Tabitha Rice, Vice President of Programs
Houston Endowment’s newest executive shares her thoughts on the Foundation, Houston, and more Tabitha Rice joined Houston Endowment in summer 2024, bringing with her visionary
Harris County approves $800K for the construction of Houston’s first Latino Museum
The Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts & Archive Complex, or ALMAAHH for short, plans to build a 181,000-square-foot campus on 5.5 acres of land in east Houston by 2030.