Education
Texas Education Agency delays release of 2023 A-F accountability ratings by a month
Posted on · The delay comes as the agency faces a legal challenge to the way it's evaluating school districts.
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Education News
‘Come and take it:’ Spring Branch ISD trustees vote against making recapture payment to state
Posted on · The West Houston school district, which has paid more than $200 million during the last three years as part of a statewide wealth redistribution program for Texas public schools, is taking a stand against it. But the state will ultimately be able to receive the required payment for the 2023-24 school year, according to a local education expert.
Education
STAAR test results show students still recovering from pandemic learning loss
Posted on · On the redesigned STAAR test, which was taken completely online for the first time this year, Houston-area school districts generally saw slight to moderate improvements in third grade reading and math.
HISD
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.
HISD
Houston ISD cutting more than 2,300 administrative jobs under new superintendent
Posted on · The cuts, which include 672 layoffs, represent a workforce reduction of more than 20 percent to HISD's administrative staff.
Education News
2023 STAAR results feature few to no gains by Texas students
Posted on · For algebra and biology, only 45 percent and 57 percent of students, respectively, are scoring at or above grade-level.
HISD
Teacher who wanted to speak at Houston ISD board meeting arrested, charged with criminal trespassing
Posted on · The arrest of Jeremy Eugene, a 30-year-old teacher from the Houston area, occurred as community members expressed opposition to limited seating in HISD's main boardroom.
HISD
Houston ISD announces ‘family events’ dates for parents to learn about changes
Posted on · Attendees can register for the event and submit questions for Superintendent Mike Miles and his team ahead of each meeting.
HISD
New Houston ISD board reviews budget, magnet schools in public meeting with access challenges
Posted on · The board itself discussed the proposed 2.2 billion-dollar budget for the upcoming year and plans to vote on it June 22.
HISD
Parents protest ‘heartbreaking’ changes to Houston schools; Miles announces family engagement events
Posted on · Houston ISD parents, including some who hadn’t attended previous protests, are organizing against sweeping reforms to 29 schools. State-appointed superintendent Mike Miles announced eight community meetings to discuss the changes from late June through the end of July.
HISD
Mike Miles’ contract approved by new Houston ISD board during tense first meeting
Posted on · Opponents to the takeover voiced complaints against both the lack of elected representation in the district as well as Superintendent Mike Miles’s New Education System.
Education
29 Houston schools will look different next school year — cameras in classrooms, no librarians, higher pay for teachers
Posted on · Many reform-minded community members believe the New Education System is a step towards better student outcomes. Critics argue the changes will impose a uniform education model on low-income communities across Houston who had no say in its formation, while leaving affluent communities untouched.
HISD
Ex-Houston ISD superintendent Millard House II lands similar job in Washington D.C. area
Posted on · House served as HISD's superintendent from 2021 until last week, when he was replaced by Mike Miles as part of a long-planned takeover of the district by the Texas Education Agency.
Education
TEA takes over Houston schools this week. The district has to do these three things to regain local control
Posted on · With the takeover coming in a matter of days, questions are swirling about who will lead the state’s largest district — and whether or not they’re prepared. Houston Public Media obtained audio of a two-day training for leadership candidates.
Education
Houston school board holds final hearing ahead of takeover, TEA presents update on transition
Posted on · With two weeks until the takeover, the Texas Education Agency says it will stick with June 1 for the appointment of a new superintendent and Board of Managers — who have not yet been selected, according to the agency. The new leaders will be in office for a long time.