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.
Posted on · For the first time Wednesday, Texas school districts received official ratings that show their performance on a scale from A through F
Posted on · What we’re following at Houston Public Media today
Posted on · The district is now eligible for a USDA program that allows HISD to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner at no charge to all students
Posted on · The plan is up for a vote next week
Posted on · What we're following at Houston Public Media today
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on some of the interesting stories from the week’s news and decides if they are good, bad, or ugly.
Posted on · Turner stressed that focusing on students is more important and suggested that the state should grant the school district a one-year waiver
Posted on · Schools around the state have been able to create their own Mexican-American studies classes, but there haven't been established curriculum standards.
Posted on · Representatives from area school districts discuss how they're working to ensure student safety after the Parkland, Florida shooting.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Superintendent Richard Carranza is leaving HISD. We recap what's at stake on Primary Election Day. We discuss school safety in Greater Houston. And Stephanie Wittels Wachs talks about her new memoir.
Posted on · HISD identified the student believed to be responsible
Posted on · The Houston Independent School District is planning its third summit for Dreamers and their families on Dec. 9
Posted on · Texas Education Commissioner, Mike Morath, said fixing damage to school buildings alone might cost the state roughly $500 million
Posted on · IT administrators from Houston ISD are sharing what they learned from Harvey with schools around the country.