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Houston ISD cutting hundreds of jobs in districtwide reorganization under new state-appointed superintendent

Posted on July 10, 2023 · Mike Miles said last Friday that HISD is eliminating between 500 and 600 positions in its chief academic office, a staff reduction of about 30 percent. More cuts are being made in other departments.

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HISD Board of Education Approved A Reduction In Force

Posted on March 9, 2018 · Some more changes on the horizon, for HISD

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PragerU video questioning human-caused climate change shown to Houston ISD students

Posted on November 22, 2023 · The school district said in a statement it is no longer using content created by PragerU, a controversial nonprofit that promotes conservative viewpoints. Its content has not been approved by the Texas Education Agency or State Board of Education.

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Houston ISD sets new student achievement goals as board struggles to gain public trust

Posted on November 16, 2023 · When the appointed board of managers held community engagement meetings throughout the month of September, attendees had a lot to say about their priorities for the district, with concerns including budgetary and safety matters, curriculum and equitable distribution of resources.

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Houston ISD one step closer to starting school year earlier, hiring uncertified teachers through “innovation” status

Posted on November 15, 2023 · The district will likely have the ability to start classes earlier in August. Administrators will also be able to hire uncertified teachers in high schools. Those policy changes are expected to proceed after the DAC signed off on a so-called “District of Innovation” plan Tuesday night.

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Stacked Houston ISD committee considers requests for uncertified teachers and longer school year through “innovation” status

Posted on November 14, 2023 · The state-appointed leaders of Houston’s public school system want Houston ISD to become a so-called “District of Innovation,” which allows exemptions from a long list of state laws. They argue the exemptions will increase flexibility; critics say the changes will hurt, not help.

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Houston ISD cutting hundreds of jobs in districtwide reorganization under new state-appointed superintendent

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HISD Board of Education Approved A Reduction In Force

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