Houston Matters
How A State Takeover Of HISD Might Work
Posted on · Education expert Duncan Klussmann, a former superintendent, explains how state takeovers of school boards tend to play out.
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Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: How A State Takeover Of HISD Would Work, And Practicing Haitian Vodou (Dec. 3, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We examine the history of the Port Neches chemical plant where explosions and a fire occurred last week. An expert walks us through how the impending state takeover of the HISD board might work. A bug expert answers your questions. And we meet a local practitioner of the Haitian Vodou religion.
Houston Matters
Houston Federation Of Teachers Takes Issue With Takeover Of HISD Board
Posted on · The union representing educators at HISD says the law used to justify the takeover is being misused and undermines the democratic process.
Education News
In Performance Review Of HISD, State Agency Finds District Could Save Millions, Board Fosters “Distrust And Animosity”
Posted on · The Legislative Budget Board found five major areas where HISD can improve and potentially save over $40 million a year.
Houston Matters
Friday’s Show: The State Takeover Of HISD, And Cycling Fatalities (Nov. 8, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Inside the state takeover of the HISD board, cycling fatalities outside the city's urban core, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the news, and religious historian Karen Armstrong on how we approach and interpret scripture.
Education News
State Education Commissioner Moves To Takeover HISD, Replace Entire Elected School Board
Posted on · The Texas Education Agency has already posted the application for any HISD resident to apply to join the board of managers.
Education News
In Races for Houston School Board, Incumbents Lose To Their Challengers
Posted on · But the winners of these four seats on the HISD board of trustees may not take the full powers of the office, as a state takeover of HISD is looking increasingly likely.
Education News
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."
News
TEA Final Report Calls For State Takeover Of Houston School Board
Posted on · TEA investigators have submitted their final report on the HISD board. It has found multiple members violated open meetings rules and interfered with vendor contracts.
Top Stories
Final Hearing On Harris County Bail Settlement, Bus Service To HISD’s Alternative High School Cancelled, And Decline In Oil And Gas Jobs
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Education News
Advocates Raise Concern Over Canceled Bus Service To Houston’s Alternative High School
Posted on · Houston students sent to the alternative campus already face a high risk of dropping out. Advocates now worry that without bus service, their risk of dropping out is even higher.
Education News
Houston School Board Candidates Find Uncertainty A Challenge On The Campaign Trail
Posted on · It’s widely expected that Texas' Education Commissioner Mike Morath will replace the elected Houston school board with outside managers either because of poor academic performance or the board’s behavior.
Mockingbird & Armadillo
WATCH: A Recipe For Success | Mockingbird and Armadillo
Posted on · One local foundation is helping our children to learn how to make healthier dietary choices.
Local
Houston School Bus Drivers Say District Made Them Drive In Floods ‘Like An Ocean’
Posted on · The bus drivers union says HISD should have closed schools faster during Tropical Storm Imelda.
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.