Posted on · Worthing High was one of 10 Houston schools that had to improve -- or they’d be closed or trigger a state takeover of the whole district, because of the state law known as HB 1842.
Posted on · In collaboration with the Houston Chronicle, News 88.7 investigated why Worthing High ended up near the bottom of the state's rankings, and how it's trying to avoid closure.
Posted on · The state’s deputy commissioner has met with different groups in Houston in informal settings, including living rooms, churches and community centers.
Posted on · Her calls add to others from advocates and parents, including one of the women who was arrested, for Skillern-Jones to step down.
Posted on · The problem is that state lawmakers won’t meet again until 2019
Posted on · For Turner's idea to work, he'd likely need help from the Texas Legislature
Posted on · Even though the HISD board president has apologized, Kandice Webber still wants Skillern-Jones to step down.
Posted on · Some see the case against HB 1842 as problematic and with a dim chance of success.
Posted on · Turner stressed that focusing on students is more important and suggested that the state should grant the school district a one-year waiver
Posted on · The HISD administration has recommended the charter group, Energized for STEM, to take on the management, budgeting, curriculum and turnaround efforts for 10 HISD schools that haven't met state standards in several years
Posted on · HISD must send any partnership deals to state education officials by April 30.
Posted on · "I’m deciding to what degree and to how far I’m willing to get involved in the day-to-day operation of any of the schools," Turner said
Posted on · The board passed the plan with six votes in favor and one abstention at an emergency meeting Thursday night.
Posted on · If the new draft is not approved, the Texas Education Commissioner could enforce tough sanctions, such as appointing a board of managers for the whole district or closing Kashmere High
Posted on · The Texas Education Agency has not made any decision if potential sanctions will be relaxed because of Harvey.