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HISD's Controversial Curriculum, Youth Leadership & FIFA, Gen Z Panel on Voting
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- Jul 8, 2026
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Summary
On this episode, Brian Greene , President & CEO of the Houston Food Bank, and co-host Bri Derry , Director of Media Activism at CHILDREN AT RISK, discuss education, youth leadership, and civic engagement. HISD Updates: Megan Menchaca , Senior Education Reporter at the Houston Chronicle, explains HISD's adoption of the Bluebonnet curriculum, budget challenges, and what families should know heading into the new school year. Youth Leadership Through Community: Mark Martin of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston discusses how FIFA World Cup and America250 programming are helping young people develop leadership skills, build community, and engage in civic life. Gen Z & Voting: Natalie Gonzalez , Abby Antoun , and Lucy Lusk of CHILDREN AT RISK share how young adults view voting, civic engagement, and the issues motivating Gen Z to participate in their communities. Tune in every Wednesday, live on kpft.org !