Posted on · State-appointed leaders for the largest district in Texas were sworn in during the early morning at Houston ISD headquarters without public notice or access. Some community advocates are worried about the new superintendent, Mike Miles, who promised sweeping reforms in an interview with Houston Public Media.
Posted on · The leader of the largest school district in Texas has been widely praised for academic gains during his two-year tenure. His administration didn’t completely dodge controversy, though.
Posted on · With the takeover coming in a matter of days, questions are swirling about who will lead the state’s largest district — and whether or not they’re prepared. Houston Public Media obtained audio of a two-day training for leadership candidates.
Posted on · With two weeks until the takeover, the Texas Education Agency says it will stick with June 1 for the appointment of a new superintendent and Board of Managers — who have not yet been selected, according to the agency. The new leaders will be in office for a long time.
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott’s Houston visit continued a months-long tour of private schools and churches across Texas. He pushed for the creation of a school voucher-like program and urged supporters to contact lawmakers in the Texas House.
Posted on · School districts across Texas bring attorneys to meetings with parents of special education students, despite federal guidance opposing the practice.
Posted on · The budgeting process is already underway, but the Board of Managers is likely to have final say.
Posted on · “Our officers and directors do feel that this will be detrimental to our rural schools ... If you lose kids, you lose money. It’s pure and simple.”
Posted on · Senate Bill 8, which would give parents state funds to pay for private schools, was approved by Texas Senators on Thursday.
Posted on · The takeover is slated to happen just ahead of the deadline for the district to finalize its budget. Teachers are wondering if they’ll still have jobs next school year.
Posted on · The governor and top lawmakers have pointed to students in special education as prime beneficiaries of school vouchers. Some community members are worried the approach will drain funds from already shortchanged public schools while opening the door for discrimination against students with disabilities.
Posted on · The Texas Education Agency plans to seize control of Houston public schools this summer. The move is drawing mixed reactions from community members, many of whom say the district is doing well and doesn’t need state intervention.
Posted on · The Texas Education Agency is seizing control of the largest school district in the state. For both supporters and opponents of the takeover, race and class plays an undeniable central role in the move.
Posted on · The state-appointed managers will hold immense power. They can control the budget, school closures, collaborations with charter networks, policies around curriculum and library books, as well as hiring or firing the superintendent, among other important decisions.
Posted on · HISD trustees voted Thursday to end their legal fight against a potential state takeover of the school board after a recent Texas Supreme Court decision sided with the Texas Education Agency.