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State Denies HISD’s Appeal Of Wheatley’s ‘F’ Rating, Raising Chance Of State Takeover
Posted on · "Consequently, the rating for Wheatley High School cannot be changed, and your appeal is denied."
Tag: HB 1842
Education News
Business Leaders Reiterate Call For State To Intervene in Houston Schools
Posted on · 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.
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Houston District Appeals School’s Failing Grade, Likely Delaying State Decision On Potential Takeover
Posted on · 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.
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Texas Education Commissioner Puts Houston, Other Districts On Notice For Failing Grades
Posted on · 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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4 Factors Behind Kashmere High’s Expected Passing State Grade
Posted on · 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.
Education News
Houston’s Kashmere High School Poised to Pass State’s Grade
Posted on · 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.
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At Kashmere High, Principal’s Plan To Save Struggling School Starts With ‘Consistency’
Posted on · 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.
Education News
Here’s What You Need To Know About A Potential State Takeover Of Houston Schools
Posted on · State law requires the Education Commissioner to intervene if even one school chronically fails state standards.
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Fight Intensifies Over Future Of Struggling Houston Schools, District
Posted on · 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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City-Sponsored Nonprofit Aims To Partner With Houston School District, Manage 15 Schools
Posted on · The Houston school board will decide later this week if they want to request any outside partnerships.
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Houston School District Drafts Game Plan For Next Legislative Session
Posted on · So far, the district’s wish list is short, but daunting.
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Kashmere High Looks for Positive Change in Turnaround Plan
Posted on · Those include increased enrollment and attendance and a new surge of school spirit at Kashmere High.
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Deputy Commissioner Held Private Meetings in Houston When School District’s Future Was Uncertain
Posted on · Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University, said that there are two ways to look at the situation.
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Houston Schools Avoid State Sanctions, Education Commissioner Defends New Report Cards
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.
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What Went Wrong At Worthing High School, And How It’s Trying To Survive
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.