Houston Matters
How A State Takeover Of HISD Might Work
Posted on · Education expert Duncan Klussmann, a former superintendent, explains how state takeovers of school boards tend to play out.
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Education News
Houston School Board To Discuss “Agenda Items By Ambush”
Posted on · "That fact that some people feel ambushed is a sign that they're not communicating."
Red, White & Blue
WATCH: Why Is Houston ISD So Dysfunctional?
Posted on · Catch the latest episode of "Red, White and Blue."
Education News
Local School District Says It Will Pay For Campus Security Despite Funding Cut
Posted on · The Stafford Municipal School District says it will have resource officers on campus at the start of the school year, even though the city council has eliminated the money
News
Louisiana Teacher: Board Head Should Resign; Marshal ‘Needs Training’
Posted on · Hargrave was removed from the school board meeting, forcibly handcuffed and jailed after questioning pay policies during a public comment period
News
WATCH: Outcry After Louisiana Teacher Arrested During School Board Meeting
Posted on · A Louisiana teacher questioned whether the school's superintendent should receive a raise. Then she was handcuffed. The city's attorney says the teacher will not face charges
Vote 2017
UPDATE: Polls Close In Harris County
Posted on · A poll worker said she was "surprised" about the turnout at the West Gray Multi-Service Center
Education News
Longtime HISD Trustee Manuel Rodriguez Dies
Posted on · Rodriguez was first elected to the HISD board of trustees in 2003 and represented the southeast part of the school district, including Chavez and Milby high schools.
Election 2016
Three Serious Candidates Compete for HISD Seat
Posted on · The next HISD trustee will represent a diverse district, from River Oaks to Harwin.
Election 2015
Incumbents Struggle In HISD School Board Races
Posted on · Jolanda Jones, a former Houston city council member, won the open race for District IV, handily avoiding a run-off.
News
Four Candidates Compete For Houston School Board Seat For District IV
Posted on · The election will bring at least one new face to the Houston school board, since there’s an open race to represent District IV.
Education News
Confederate-Linked Schools Could Get New Names
Posted on · Also, at the meeting, the HISD board voted to keep the current tax rate of about $1.19 for $100 of assessed property value.