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With Ongoing State Probe, Houston School Board May Delay Superintendent Search
Posted on · The HISD board is expected to vote on suspending the search at its next regular meeting on Feb. 14.
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Education News
Watch: Parents, Community Leaders Share What’s On Their Wish List For Houston Superintendent
Posted on · The Houston Independent School District is searching for a permanent leader, since the last superintendent, Richard Carranza, left abruptly almost a year ago.
Houston Matters
What Qualities Should HISD’s Next Superintendent Have?
Posted on · The school district is hosting a series of community meetings to get input on its search for a permanent leader.
Houston Matterss
Full Show: HISD’s Superintendent Search, And A Near-Fatal Spacewalk (Jan. 17, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We preview tonight's HISD board meeting and learn what community members want in their next superintendent. We examine why so few minorities are head coaches. And we learn about a spacewalk that went awry.
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How Houston Parents, Teachers Can Chime In On Superintendent Search
Posted on · The same search firm -- Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates -- that found the last superintendent will conduct a similar process.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Gymnastics Arrest, and Crosby ISD’s Financial Woes (Oct. 18, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: The former president of USA Gymnastics has been arrested in relation to an indictment in Texas. Then, Crosby ISD's superintendent discusses his district's financial woes. Plus, we learn how Houston can cope with projected population growth. And Markus Zusak talks about his novel, Bridge of Clay.
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UPDATE: Houston School Board Apologizes for Contentious Meeting, Behavior Over Last Ten Months
Posted on · The nine members of the Houston school board refused to answer any questions from reporters at the press conference Monday and didn't explain why they decided to backtrack on changing leadership.
Houston Matters
Full Show: HISD Leadership Changes, and Former Astronaut Scott Kelly (Oct. 12, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn why some HISD board members pushed for a new interim superintendent. Then, former astronaut Scott Kelly talks about spending a year in space. Plus, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And the classical ensemble Loop38 translates visual art into music.
Education News
Houston School Board Votes to Launch National Search for New Superintendent
Posted on · At a special meeting Thursday night, several parents urged the board to be transparent.
Education News
Back-to-School Kicks Off First Full Year for Houston Schools’ Interim Superintendent
Posted on · News 88.7 asked Grenita Lathan how long she’d be willing to lead the district without a permanent contract.
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Houston School Board to Consider Naming Interim Leader as Superintendent
Posted on · Acting superintendent Grenita Lathan has served that role for about two months and is the first black woman to lead the Houston Independent School District
Houston Matters
Examining The State Of Education In Houston
Posted on · News 88.7 education reporter Laura Isensee updates Houston Matters on the process of improving several failing schools in the Houston Independent School District, about turnover and contention in the district's top leadership, and allegations of bullying against the superintendent of Katy ISD.
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Katy ISD To Pay $750,000 To Superintendent Resigning Due To Bullying Accusations
Posted on · Hindt has denied the claims but says he did "dumb things" prior to a religious awakening
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Katy ISD Superintendent Announces Resignation Amid Bullying Allegations
Posted on · Katy ISD Superintendent cited a "dishonest smear campaign" as reason for his departure, and said his family is now his number one priority.
Houston Matters
Full Show: A Conversation With HISD’s Richard Carranza, And Happy Houston (March 9, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We hear from outgoing HISD Superintendent Richard Carranza. Then, we offer you another chance to share the good news in your life. Plus, our non-experts discuss The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of the week's news. And we talk with one of the founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan.