Texas Education & the Governor’s ...
Texas Education & the Governor’s Race, HISD Takeover & School Closures, Preventative Care for Men
Growing Up In America: The Way It Is by Dr. Robert Sanborn
S6 · E36
Sep 17, 2026
56:43
Episode notes

On this episode, Dr. Bob Sanborn and co-host Dr. Erica Hattery, physician and Executive Strategy Consultant, explore education, health, and issues affecting children and families across Texas.

  • Texas Education & the Governor’s Race: Megan Menchaca, K-12 Education Reporter at the Texas Tribune, breaks down the education priorities of the candidates for Texas governor, including STAAR and accountability ratings and school takeovers.
  • HISD Updates: Claire Partain, HISD Reporter at the Houston Chronicle, discusses declining enrollment, school closures and consolidations, and the end of the state takeover.
  • Men’s Health: Texas State Representative Senfronia Thompson discusses men’s physical and mental health, access to care, preventative  ... 
Keywords
texas children
mental health
public education
health
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