Articles by: Brian Armstrong

Discuss: Why is HISD letting Walmart teach retailing in high school?

Discuss: Why is HISD letting Walmart teach retailing in high school?

HISD, Opinion June 2, 2014 at 9:34 pm

HISD’s Scarborough High School is now offering a retail immersion course entitled “Etail/Retail,” which includes an on-campus Walmart mockup, as the class is sponsored by the well-known big box chain. The product of an idea from Tracy Davis, Director at University of Houston-Downtown’s Center for Retail Management, Etail/Retail includes lessonsRead More

Types of Texas High School Diplomas – Distinguished vs. Recommended

Types of Texas High School Diplomas – Distinguished vs. Recommended

Update: This article describes the graduation requirements applicable to students graduating in 2017 or before. For more information on the new Foundation High School graduation requirements, which are applicable to all students matriculating after 2014 and available on an opt-in basis to students graduating in 2015-2017, see our comprehensive guideRead More