Posted on · With the takeover coming in a matter of days, questions are swirling about who will lead the state’s largest district — and whether or not they’re prepared. Houston Public Media obtained audio of a two-day training for leadership candidates.
Posted on · We learn more details about the state takeover of HISD outlined at the board's final meeting before a state-appointed superintendent and managers take over.
Posted on · With two weeks until the takeover, the Texas Education Agency says it will stick with June 1 for the appointment of a new superintendent and Board of Managers — who have not yet been selected, according to the agency. The new leaders will be in office for a long time.
Posted on · The budgeting process is already underway, but the Board of Managers is likely to have final say.
Posted on · At Worthing High School on the south side of the city, hundreds of students walked out of the school at 10 a.m., some standing on a median on the road in front of the building and waving signs to passing cars.
Posted on · Attendees began questioning the absence of the man who will be choosing the board, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath. “Where is Mike Morath?” shouted one audience member.