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Allison Thacker and John Zerr join Houston Endowment’s Board of Directors
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Allison Thacker and John Zerr join Houston Endowment’s Board of Directors

Houston Endowment is governed by a self-perpetuating board of directors whose members are selected from among Greater Houston’s business and civic leaders. The Foundation is pleased to welcome two new board members: Allison Thacker and John Zerr.
Something to celebrate: students sign on to become local teachers
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Something to celebrate: students sign on to become local teachers

Nearly 50 Pasadena ISD high school seniors pledged to become a teacher at the district’s teacher signing day ceremony. With their pledge, these students will cross the graduation stage with more than a diploma in their hand — they’ve also earned the promise of a job interview upon completion of their degrees.
In their own words: Open communication, support help teacher apprentices succeed
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In their own words: Open communication, support help teacher apprentices succeed

Apprenticeship programs can provide trainees an opportunity to earn while they learn by embedding aspiring teachers in classrooms, supported by mentors and coaches, with coursework occurring primarily in the evening a few days per week.