Fatal ICE Shootings, HISD's Special Education Overhaul and AI's Evolution in the Classroom

Fatal ICE Shootings, HISD's Special Education Overhaul and AI's Evolution in the Classroom

July 16, 2026 · 57 min · Season 6 · Episode 27

About this episode

Dr. Bob Sanborn and Luis Negreros discuss special education updates, recent ICE shootings, and the impact of AI in classrooms.

On this episode, Dr. Bob Sanbor n, President & CEO of CHILDREN AT RISK, and co-host Luis Negreros, Chief Financial Officer at CHILDREN AT RISK, dive into: HISD Updates: Claire Partain , Houston ISD reporter for the Houston Chronicle , discusses the latest on special education, the New Education System (NES), and recent STAAR results. Fatal ICE Shootings: Krystal Gomez , Managing Attorney at the Texas Immigration Law Council, examines the legal and policy questions surrounding recent ICE shootings and immigration enforcement. AI & Education: Miguel Guhlin , Director of Professional Development at the Texas Computer Education Association, shares how AI is changing classrooms and what it means for students, teachers, and families. Tune in every Wednesday, live on kpft.org !

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