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.
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.
Posted on · The university has allocated $38 million for a three-phase project that includes screening in the upper-level balconies of Agnes Arnold Hall while enhancing security protocols and beautifying the building.
Posted on · The programs will provide breakfast and lunch for students throughout the summer. No proof of income or identification is required.
Posted on · The newly-appointed leader of the largest school district in Texas shares his plans and ideas for enacting systemic change.
Posted on · Texas lawmakers made huge investments in community colleges and created new endowments for public universities. They also banned diversity, equity and inclusion offices and gave themselves more control over university faculty tenure.
Posted on · "If you want buy-in then you need to include everyone in the process, and that's not happening."
Posted on · A school district spokesperson says the 20 impacted students should have been allowed to wear their colorful stoles at Saturday's graduation ceremony, but added that the snafu "had nothing to do with race or culture."
Posted on · Houston Matters takes a tour of the new exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, which tells the storys of a vast array of the ocean's most fearsome predators.
Posted on · State-appointed leaders for the largest district in Texas were sworn in during the early morning at Houston ISD headquarters without public notice or access. Some community advocates are worried about the new superintendent, Mike Miles, who promised sweeping reforms in an interview with Houston Public Media.
Posted on · The leader of the largest school district in Texas has been widely praised for academic gains during his two-year tenure. His administration didn’t completely dodge controversy, though.
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.
Posted on · Other universities, such as Baylor and Texas Tech, will have test-optional admissions policies until Fall 2025.
Posted on · Some community members and a trustee said during Wednesday's special school board meeting that the district was rushing the process to replace Jerry Gibson, who resigned earlier this month amidst scrutiny from board members and the public.
Posted on · Approved by both chambers, the bill is now on its way to the governor. Unless he vetoes it, the bill will become law, which means book vendors will have to assign ratings to books based on depictions or references to sex.