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Houston High School Experiments With Giving Students More Choice In Learning

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In northeast Houston, Furr High School once had a reputation no school wants: It was plagued by gangs and student dropouts posed a big problem. Now, school administrators are trying to turn things around with some innovative programs that are drawing attention nationally.

Laura Isensee ( @lauraisensee) from Here & Now contributor Houston Public Media takes us on campus for something called “Genius Time.”

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