Posted on · The suit, brought by the Houston Federation of Teachers, claims the proposed state takeover is unconstitutional because it disenfranchises minority voters.
Posted on · No region in Texas has enough licensed specialists who can perform special ed evaluations, according to national guidelines for staffing. That’s why the Fort Bend Independent School District is trying to grow its own.
Posted on · State data show that charter schools enroll fewer special needs children than their traditional public school peers -- and the gap is widening. State administrators say the low numbers have caught their attention and they’ve stepped up monitoring of special ed at charter schools.
Posted on · For over a decade, Texas illegally denied special education to tens of thousands of children with disabilities -- services that are their right under federal law. State lawmakers took action and federal monitors stepped in. But the crisis isn’t over for many families, Houston Public Media found in an investigation with the Houston Chronicle.
Posted on · The union representing educators at HISD says the law used to justify the takeover is being misused and undermines the democratic process.
Posted on · Texas spends an average of $5,386 on instruction per rural student, according to research from the Rural Schools and Community Trust. That is far less than most states.
Posted on · The Legislative Budget Board found five major areas where HISD can improve and potentially save over $40 million a year.
Posted on · The Texas Education Agency has already posted the application for any HISD resident to apply to join the board of managers.
Posted on · But the winners of these four seats on the HISD board of trustees may not take the full powers of the office, as a state takeover of HISD is looking increasingly likely.
Posted on · "Consequently, the rating for Wheatley High School cannot be changed, and your appeal is denied."
Posted on · TEA investigators have submitted their final report on the HISD board. It has found multiple members violated open meetings rules and interfered with vendor contracts.
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Posted on · Houston students sent to the alternative campus already face a high risk of dropping out. Advocates now worry that without bus service, their risk of dropping out is even higher.
Posted on · City and county officials say they want to make Cullen Boulevard more accessible for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders.
Posted on · It’s widely expected that Texas' Education Commissioner Mike Morath will replace the elected Houston school board with outside managers either because of poor academic performance or the board’s behavior.