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HISD takeover public meeting (March 22, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We learn what was said at the first in a series of public meetings about the state’s takeover of HISD.
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What some parents think about the HISD takeover
Posted on · Some district parents want to fight the takeover. Others hope it will succeed.
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Parents weigh in on HISD takeover (March 17, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: We seek insight from parents on the state takeover of HISD.
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An alcohol-free St. Patrick’s Day: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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Board president weighs in on HISD takeover (March 16, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: The state will take control of Houston’s public schools in June and will replace the district's board. What should board members do until then? We ask their president, Dani Hernandez.
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BONUS: State takeover of HISD schools
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses the Texas Education Agency's confirmed takeover of the Houston Independent School District.
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‘It feels like a dark cloud.’ Houston teachers play a waiting game while the TEA decides HISD’s fate
Posted on · Houston Federation of Teachers President Jackie Anderson calls the political battle over the district 'a slap in the face' to teachers.
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Protesters go to Houston ISD administration building to condemn rumored TEA takeover
Posted on · Most concerns from parents revolve around public school closures and low-income students being left out of decisions.
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Rumors abound about HISD takeover (March 2, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Rumors continue to circulate that the TEA will take over HISD in a matter of days. While those rumors remain unconfirmed, we discuss what we do and do not know.
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Housing projects face backlash (Feb. 16, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: We discuss a number of proposed low-income housing projects identified by the city's housing department and concerns regarding them. And we talk about what it would actually mean if the state takes over HISD.