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On Friday\u2019s show: We learn about HISD\u2019s plans to close some of its schools, after a vote on the matter takes place.<\/p>\n

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Also this hour: We discuss the homeschooling experience in Houston with Tess Harris, a former home school student and member of the Coalition for Responsible Home Education<\/a>, and Amber Swirsky, a homeschool teacher, mother of five, and owner of The Homeschool Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Then, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly<\/a> of the week.<\/p>\n

And we chat with Rich Levy, executive director of Inprint Houston<\/a>, who’s presenting the next film in the Movies Houstonians Love<\/a> series at the MFAH. We talk about the movie he wants you to see, Wim Wenders’ 2023 film, Perfect Days<\/a>, and about his 30+ years at Inprint ahead of his retirement.<\/p>\n

Audio from today\u2019s show will be available after 11 a.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here<\/a>, on iTunes<\/a>, Stitcher<\/a> and other apps.<\/p>\n

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