District VII – Houston Public Media

Three candidates debated in the race for HISD District 7: John Luman, Anne Sung and Victoria Bryant.

Education News

Former Teacher Anne Sung Wins Seat On HISD Board

Posted on December 12, 2016 · “As a former student of HISD, I am grateful for the education that I received, and now the opportunity to serve the district,” she says.

Education News

Voters To Pick New Trustee For HISD In Run-Off Election

Posted on December 9, 2016 · Together the nine trustees on the HISD board decide the tax rate and approve the budget for the state’s largest school district.

Election 2016

Race for Houston School Board Headed for Runoff Election

Posted on November 8, 2016 · It’s not clear yet when the runoff election will be scheduled.

HISD

Houston ISD sets new student achievement goals as board struggles to gain public trust

Posted on November 16, 2023 · When the appointed board of managers held community engagement meetings throughout the month of September, attendees had a lot to say about their priorities for the district, with concerns including budgetary and safety matters, curriculum and equitable distribution of resources.

HISD

Houston ISD one step closer to starting school year earlier, hiring uncertified teachers through “innovation” status

Posted on November 15, 2023 · The district will likely have the ability to start classes earlier in August. Administrators will also be able to hire uncertified teachers in high schools. Those policy changes are expected to proceed after the DAC signed off on a so-called “District of Innovation” plan Tuesday night.

HISD

Stacked Houston ISD committee considers requests for uncertified teachers and longer school year through “innovation” status

Posted on November 14, 2023 · The state-appointed leaders of Houston’s public school system want Houston ISD to become a so-called “District of Innovation,” which allows exemptions from a long list of state laws. They argue the exemptions will increase flexibility; critics say the changes will hurt, not help.

Education

Conroe ISD’s population growing. Houston ISD’s is falling. Both are challenging.

Posted on October 30, 2023 · As student populations rise and fall, districts have to adjust their plans. That's not always easy to do.

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Education News

Former Teacher Anne Sung Wins Seat On HISD Board

Education News

Voters To Pick New Trustee For HISD In Run-Off Election

Election 2016

Race for Houston School Board Headed for Runoff Election

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