HISD Under Dept, of Ed Investigation, Gen Z Offline, SNAP & Hunger in Texas

HISD Under Dept, of Ed Investigation, Gen Z Offline, SNAP & Hunger in Texas

From Growing Up In America: The Way It Is by Dr. Robert Sanborn

May 27, 2026 · 57 min · Season 6 · Episode 21

About this episode

Dr. Bob Sanborn and guests discuss the HISD investigation, Gen Z's offline trends, and SNAP benefits in Texas.

On this episode, Dr. Bob Sanborn and co-host Brian Greene , President & CEO of the Houston Food Bank, tackle some of the biggest issues affecting children and families. HISD Under Dept. of Ed Civil Rights Investigation: Megan Menchaca , Senior Education Reporter at the Houston Chronicle, joins the show to discuss the latest developments in Houston Independent School District, including the federal civil rights investigation into special education changes. Gen Z Offline: Lucy Lusk , Media Activism Intern (CHILDREN AT RISK) shares why more members of Gen Z are intentionally unplugging from screens and embracing offline hobbies, analog habits, and healthier relationships with technology. SNAP & Hunger in Texas: Jamie Olson , Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at Feeding Texas, breaks down major conversations around SNAP benefits, federal policy changes, food insecurity, inflation, and the growing strain on food banks across Texas. Tune in every Wednesday, live on kpft.org !

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Bob Sanborn

Guests: Brian Greene, Megan Menchaca, Lucy Lusk, Jamie Olson

Topics covered

  • HISD investigation
  • Gen Z offline
  • SNAP benefits
  • food insecurity
  • children's issues
  • family support

Keywords

  • HISD
  • Gen Z
  • SNAP
  • food insecurity
  • Houston
  • education
  • technology
  • children
  • families

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Houston Food Bank, Houston Chronicle, CHILDREN AT RISK, Feeding Texas

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