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. 

Millard House 2021

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.

Agnes Arnold Hall

Education News

University of Houston to install balcony screens, re-open Agnes Arnold Hall in fall after two student suicides

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.

Humble Summer Creek Sashes

Education News

Humble ISD accused of discrimination after Spanish National Honor Society graduates prevented from wearing specialized sashes

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."

HISD Superintendent Mike Miles after the TEA takeover

Education

New Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles promises sweeping reforms to 29 schools

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.

Matthew Neighbors Galveston ISD

Education

Galveston ISD accelerates hiring process for new superintendent, naming Matthew Neighbors as lone finalist

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.