Posted on · Houston's Kashmere High School has been on the state's list of so-called "failing" schools longer than any other school in Texas. But that's expected to change this summer. Here are four reasons why.
Posted on · Kashmere High is one of four schools in the Houston Independent School District that must improve this year or the rating could trigger steep state penalties.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: The latest on the fire at a Deer Park chemical facility, a discussion of the latest political news, Kashmere High School's new principal, and writer Bryan Washington.
Posted on · For nine years straight, Kashmere High School in Northeast Houston has been on the state’s list of failing schools. That’s the longest for any school in Texas.
Posted on · Those include increased enrollment and attendance and a new surge of school spirit at Kashmere High.
Posted on · The board passed the plan with six votes in favor and one abstention at an emergency meeting Thursday night.
Posted on · The board is meeting Thursday night to discuss the latest plan to turn the school around.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: HISD leaders are working on a plan to turn around struggling Kashmere High School. Plus, some community leaders say gaps in Houston’s civic infrastructure are slowing Harvey recovery efforts. We find out what they mean. And some local teachers share stories from their time in the classroom.
Posted on · If the new draft is not approved, the Texas Education Commissioner could enforce tough sanctions, such as appointing a board of managers for the whole district or closing Kashmere High
Posted on · "The community school, how it looks and how it’s developed really should be defined by that individual community."