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Tag: HB 1842

Education News

State Denies HISD’s Appeal Of Wheatley’s ‘F’ Rating, Raising Chance Of State Takeover

Laura Isensee

Posted on November 5, 2019 · "Consequently, the rating for Wheatley High School cannot be changed, and your appeal is denied."

Tags HB 1842 hisd state takeover Wheatley High School

Education News

Business Leaders Reiterate Call For State To Intervene in Houston Schools

Laura Isensee

Posted on September 16, 2019 · Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath is widely expected to remove Houston’s elected school board this academic year. But Morath didn’t reveal any details about that decision when he addressed hundreds of business and education leaders Monday.

Tags Commissioner Mike Morath greater houston partnership HB 1842 hisd state takeover

News

Houston District Appeals School’s Failing Grade, Likely Delaying State Decision On Potential Takeover

Laura Isensee

Posted on September 13, 2019 · Despite concerns from administrators that there was nothing to "hang our hat on," HISD filed an appeal for Wheatley High School's failing grade Friday, the state's deadline, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Tags HB 1842 hisd Mike Morath Wheatley High School

Education News

Texas Education Commissioner Puts Houston, Other Districts On Notice For Failing Grades

Laura Isensee

Posted on September 3, 2019 · The Texas Education Agency sent similar letters Tuesday to three other districts facing a potential state takeover due to chronic low school ratings: Midland, Shepherd and Snyder.

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In-Depth

4 Factors Behind Kashmere High’s Expected Passing State Grade

Laura Isensee

Posted on July 29, 2019 · Houston's Kashmere High School has been on the state's list of so-called "failing" schools longer than any other school in Texas. But that's expected to change this summer. Here are four reasons why.

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Education News

Houston’s Kashmere High School Poised to Pass State’s Grade

Laura Isensee

Posted on July 3, 2019 · Kashmere High is one of four schools in the Houston Independent School District that must improve this year or the rating could trigger steep state penalties.

Tags HB 1842 hisd Kashmere High School school improvement state accountability

In-Depth

At Kashmere High, Principal’s Plan To Save Struggling School Starts With ‘Consistency’

Laura Isensee

Posted on March 13, 2019 · For nine years straight, Kashmere High School in Northeast Houston has been on the state’s list of failing schools. That’s the longest for any school in Texas.

Tags education HB 1842 hisd Kashmere High School

Education News

Here’s What You Need To Know About A Potential State Takeover Of Houston Schools

Laura Isensee

Posted on January 15, 2019 · State law requires the Education Commissioner to intervene if even one school chronically fails state standards.

Tags HB 1842 hisd SB 1882 state takeover Texas Education Agency

News

Fight Intensifies Over Future Of Struggling Houston Schools, District

Laura Isensee

Posted on January 5, 2019 · Advocates and parents renewed their call for a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency at a crowded town hall this weekend.

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Education News

City-Sponsored Nonprofit Aims To Partner With Houston School District, Manage 15 Schools

Laura Isensee

Posted on December 11, 2018 · The Houston school board will decide later this week if they want to request any outside partnerships.

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News

Houston School District Drafts Game Plan For Next Legislative Session

Laura Isensee

Posted on November 5, 2018 · So far, the district’s wish list is short, but daunting.

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Kashmere High Looks for Positive Change in Turnaround Plan

Laura Isensee

Posted on October 26, 2018 · Those include increased enrollment and attendance and a new surge of school spirit at Kashmere High.

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News

Deputy Commissioner Held Private Meetings in Houston When School District’s Future Was Uncertain

Laura Isensee

Posted on October 2, 2018 · Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University, said that there are two ways to look at the situation.

Tags HB 1842 hisd Texas Education Agency

News

Houston Schools Avoid State Sanctions, Education Commissioner Defends New Report Cards

Laura Isensee

Posted on August 15, 2018 · 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.

Tags HB 1842 Houston ISD Mike Morath state accountability system struggling schools Texas Education Agency Worthing High

In-Depth

What Went Wrong At Worthing High School, And How It’s Trying To Survive

Laura Isensee

Posted on July 9, 2018 · 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.

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