Posted on · Attendees began questioning the absence of the man who will be choosing the board, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath. “Where is Mike Morath?” shouted one audience member.
Posted on · We continue the conversation on this important issue affecting the Houston community.
Posted on · The Texas Education Agency plans to seize control of Houston public schools this summer. The move is drawing mixed reactions from community members, many of whom say the district is doing well and doesn’t need state intervention.
Posted on · The TEA will appoint a board of managers who will assume control in June, replacing the elected board of trustees. The elected board will maintain their seats, but they will not have any authority.
Posted on · Our experts share what you need to know about this action and answer your questions and concerns.
Posted on · The state-appointed managers will hold immense power. They can control the budget, school closures, collaborations with charter networks, policies around curriculum and library books, as well as hiring or firing the superintendent, among other important decisions.
Posted on · HISD trustees voted Thursday to end their legal fight against a potential state takeover of the school board after a recent Texas Supreme Court decision sided with the Texas Education Agency.
Posted on · Many have said a takeover will happen in early March, but the TEA maintains that a decision has not been made yet.