Focus on Fleming wins Lone Star Emmy for ‘TAKEOVER’ documentary

HOUSTON, Texas – KPRC 2 News earned its first Lone Star Emmy for TAKEOVER. This original documentary specifically chronicles the Texas Education Agency’s takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

The documentary, part of KPRC’s ongoing Focus on Fleming initiative, examines the statewide implications of the TEA’s intervention in one of the nation’s largest school districts. Through in-depth reporting, the project captured the human impact of the takeover, spotlighting students, teachers, and families at Fleming Middle School as they navigated this significant shift.

• Fleming Middle School Principal, Devin Adams, named Principal of the Month for HISD

Fleming Middle School served as a focal point for the documentary, offering a closer look at how the takeover affected a specific school community.

During this approach, our goal was to provide viewers with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by the TEA’s decision to appoint superintendent Mike Miles.

• A look inside Houston ISD’s DYAD Program, teaching life skills through gardening, music and fine arts

KPRC 2 anchor Candace Burns, Photojournalist Wladimir Moquete, and Digital Content Specialist Ninfa Saavedra spent a year inside of Fleming Middle School telling the stories of the students, parents faculty and staff.

To watch the Takeover documentary and stay updated on our Focus on Fleming coverage, check here:

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• ‘I see a massive improvement’: How parental involvement is shaping student outcomes at Fleming Middle School
• ‘I brought my kids here because I trust the teachers’: Fleming teacher’s trust in NES leads to personal change
• Turning challenges into gold: Fleming Middle School boosts morale with Olympic-themed strategy
• More Houston families opt for homeschooling: What it means for public schools
• ‘I want that A’: Fleming Middle School aims for A-rating this school year under NES
• Focus on Fleming: A peek inside the new cheer squad culture at Fleming Middle School since NES takeover
• Mom considers public school for daughter after Fleming Middle School visit