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Crosby ISD kicks off 2023-24 school year, with new four-day schedule to come in September

Posted on · The school district north of Houston, which is shedding a traditional five-day schedule in an attempt to better recruit and retain teachers, is among the first school systems in the region to start the new academic year.

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Houston ISD board considers giving Mike Miles more power, hiring non-certified teachers, changing union consultation rules

Posted on · The Houston ISD Board of Managers met Thursday night to discuss potential policies that, if approved, would increase state-appointed superintendent Mike Miles’ power. Critics argue the changes would give him a “blank check.”

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Mike Miles seeks expanded authority, state waiver for Houston ISD to hire uncertified educators

Posted on · Mike Miles, appointed by the Texas Education Agency in June, wants the agency to grant a waiver allowing the district to hire uncertified teachers. The Houston ISD board of managers, also appointed by the agency, will consider that request as well as a push to give Miles expanded power Thursday night.