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Former secretary at Houston elementary school accused of starting fire on campus

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on December 21, 2022 · Adriana Castorena-Narvaez, 49, has been charged with arson and also is part of an ongoing probe about money missing from Houston ISD's Barrick Elementary, according to Harris County court documents.

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TEA wraps up first phase of Houston ISD takeover as district leadership grapples with budget proposals

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Posted on March 31, 2023 · 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. 

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TEA moves location of third HISD community meeting to Delmar Stadium in anticipation of ‘more attendees’

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Posted on March 27, 2023 · Two gatherings have already taken place at Westbury High School and Chavez High School, last week. They’re advertised as a chance for the HISD community to learn more about the transition process, when state-appointed managers take over the district later this summer. 

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Rebecca Noel

Posted on March 23, 2023 · Jackie Anderson, president of the Houston Federation of Teachers, believes higher wages and better working conditions will be key to alleviating the shortage.

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Posted on March 22, 2023 · Attendees began questioning the absence of the man who will be choosing the board, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath. “Where is Mike Morath?” shouted one audience member.

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