Posted on · The Houston Independent School District is getting another new trustee. Juliet Stipeche narrowly defeated Judith Cruz yesterday in a runoff election. Stipeche will finish out the term of Diana Davila, who left the district 8 seat in July. David Pitman has more.
Posted on · The Houston Independent School District says today that "four" more schools have received suspicious mail. That brings the total, so far, to 17 campuses where Hazmat crews have been called in to deal with the envelopes. David Pitman has more.
Posted on · HISD is looking for input from parents on how to improve its popular magnet programs. Gail Delaughter reports.
Posted on · Tens of thousands of school kids are back in class this week, the start of what Houston school district officials are calling a "no excuses" year. Superintendent Terry Grier is spending some time at campuses across the city, including Milby High School in southeast Houston. Jack Williams reports.
Posted on · As Houston public school students head back to school, they'll enjoy new lunch items as the district works to combat childhood obesity and set kids on the path to healthy eating. KUHF's Gail Delaughter visited HISD's food services facility to see what's on the menu.
Posted on · The Houston Independent School District will hold a special election to fill a vacancy on the board. The decision comes with a filing deadline that's less than two weeks away. Laurie Johnson reports.
Posted on · It's not very often something goes from one of the worst to one of the best in just one year, but that's what a local middle school is planning to do. We told you last week how boys at Ryan Middle school are expected to wear ties this year. Bill Stamps dropped by campus to see how things are going.
Posted on · A few weeks ago, we told you about the Houston Independent School District's new plan to improve its worst schools. They're calling it Apollo 20 because it'll eventually involve twenty schools. One of the backbones of the program is the intensive tutoring students will get. As of today, the district is officially hiring tutors for the program. Bill Stamps has details.
Posted on · Remember the problems with the Apollo 13 space mission? The Houston Independent School District has its own set of problems with low performing schools, so they're calling the mission to fix those problems Apollo 20. Bill Stamps has more.
Posted on · With school almost out, some organizations are spreading the word about summer lunch programs, because children going hungry can be worse during the summer months. Bill Stamps has more.
Posted on · The Houston Independent School District wants input from the community as it puts together a long-term strategic direction plan. As Laurie Johnson reports — the district is forming the plan based off feedback from Houstonians.
Posted on · As the school year winds down for students, HISD is winding up its plans to fix failing schools next year, and in the years to come. That plan includes paying some students for one on one time with a teacher. Melissa Galvez reports.
Posted on · The economy is forcing some school districts around the country to lay off teachers. They could wind up here In Houston. The HISD is heading west this week in search of instructors. Pat Hernandez tells us the district will offer incentives for teachers skilled in three areas.
Posted on · Results of a new survey show a marked improvement in public perception of the Houston Independent School District. The overall opinion among parents and the general public has risen significantly since the time the last survey was conducted. Pat Hernandez has more.
Posted on · With less than two months left to the start of the school year, the Houston Independent School District is in need of a new superintendent. Board members received a list of candidates last week. Now they've moved on to start whittling down that list. Laurie Johnson has more.