Education

The TEA takes over Houston schools this summer. What happens in the meantime?

Posted on · The Texas Education Agency plans to seize control of Houston public schools this summer. The move is drawing mixed reactions from community members, many of whom say the district is doing well and doesn’t need state intervention. 

Education

Texas Education Agency announces takeover of the Houston Independent School District

Posted on · The state-appointed managers will hold immense power. They can control the budget, school closures, collaborations with charter networks, policies around curriculum and library books, as well as hiring or firing the superintendent, among other important decisions. 

Houston ISD TEA Protest

HISD

Houston ISD drops lawsuit against TEA as lawmaker says state takeover is imminent

Posted on · HISD trustees voted Thursday to end their legal fight against a potential state takeover of the school board after a recent Texas Supreme Court decision sided with the Texas Education Agency.

Andre Walker II Booker T. Washington

Sports

Houston’s Washington High School aiming for first basketball state championship since Texas schools were segregated

Posted on · The Houston ISD school won its only state title in 1946. At that time the Golden Eagles competed in the Prairie View Interscholastic League, an organization for Texas' Black schools.

Lina Hidalgo

Politics

Q&A with Lina Hidalgo: Harris County judge discusses pressing issues facing Houston region

Posted on · Hidalgo touched on a variety of topics on Houston Matters with Craig Cohen, from claims of defunding police to a potential state takeover of HISD to her demeanor since the November election.

Carnegie Vanguard High School

Education

Houston area schools that typically perform well have shown drop in performance since pandemic, annual report shows

Posted on · In Houston, many high schools that typically perform well, such as Bellaire, Westside, Lamar and Memorial, have seen significant drops in performance. Meanwhile, Carnegie Vanguard High School was the most highly ranked high school in the area.

T.H. Roger student Beau Aubin

Education

What’s going on at T.H. Rogers? HISD reverses plan to split up students

Posted on · The Houston Independent School District recently paused a plan to relocate students with profound disabilities from a specialized school, T.H. Rogers, after backlash from parents. If the students are separated, they’ll be the second special education group to leave the campus. A program for deaf students at T.H. Rogers was split up across other campuses this school year.