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6th-grade math teacher tackles year 2 of NES with focus on growth, academic improvement
Read full article: 6th-grade math teacher tackles year 2 of NES with focus on growth, academic improvementJoin us as we continue to follow the incredible journey of Mrs. Lyndsy Mason, a dedicated sixth-grade math teacher at Fleming Middle School. In her second year under the New Education System, Mrs. Mason is more committed than ever to see her students thrive.
‘I see a massive improvement’: How parental involvement is shaping student outcomes at Fleming Middle School
Read full article: ‘I see a massive improvement’: How parental involvement is shaping student outcomes at Fleming Middle SchoolFleming Middle School is witnessing a remarkable change as increased parental involvement under the Houston ISD's New Education System leads to improved student outcomes
‘I brought my kids here because I trust the teachers’: Fleming teacher’s trust in NES leads to personal change
Read full article: ‘I brought my kids here because I trust the teachers’: Fleming teacher’s trust in NES leads to personal changeFleming MS's Januel Plumber, initially skeptical of the New Education System (NES), has experienced a change of heart.
Turning challenges into gold: Fleming Middle School boosts morale with Olympic-themed strategy
Read full article: Turning challenges into gold: Fleming Middle School boosts morale with Olympic-themed strategyAmidst challenges like teacher burnout and financial strain, Principal Devin Adams of Fleming Middle School in Houston's Fifth Ward is turning to an Olympic-themed strategy to uplift both teachers and students.
More Houston families opt for homeschooling: What it means for public schools
Read full article: More Houston families opt for homeschooling: What it means for public schoolsSafety concerns and dissatisfaction with school instruction are driving families to opt for homeschooling, affecting funding and resources for public schools like Fleming Middle School.
‘I want that A’: Fleming Middle School aims for A-rating this school year under NES
Read full article: ‘I want that A’: Fleming Middle School aims for A-rating this school year under NESAs Fleming Middle School kicks off the new school year under the New Education System, Principal Deven Adams and his dedicated team are aiming for an A-rating. Despite district-wide challenges, the school’s community is optimistic and united in their efforts. “I want that A,” says Adams, echoing the determination felt throughout the campus.
Focus on Fleming: A peek inside the new cheer squad culture at Fleming Middle School since NES takeover
Read full article: Focus on Fleming: A peek inside the new cheer squad culture at Fleming Middle School since NES takeoverIt’s the beginning of a new school year at Fleming Middle School, and changes under the New Education System are in full swing. Our latest story highlights the excitement of the Vikings as they prepare for extracurricular tryouts, including football, cross country, volleyball, and cheerleading.
Mom considers public school for daughter after Fleming Middle School visit
Read full article: Mom considers public school for daughter after Fleming Middle School visitSheretta Miles, a homeschooling mom, visited Fleming Middle School to explore enrolling her daughter, Paris. Drawn by the school's positive changes and reassured by Principal Devin Adams, she found comfort in their efforts to ensure safety.
STAAR test results show progress at Fleming Middle School under Houston ISD’s NES model
Read full article: STAAR test results show progress at Fleming Middle School under Houston ISD’s NES modelStudents at Fleming Middle School have shown remarkable improvement in their STAAR test results, with significant growth in reading and math.
TAKEOVER: KPRC 2 News original documentary chronicling Houston ISD takeover
Read full article: TAKEOVER: KPRC 2 News original documentary chronicling Houston ISD takeoverCheck out "Takeover", the original KPRC 2 News documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the Houston Independent School District under Superintendent Mike Miles and the New Education System. Follow the journey of students, parents, and teachers at Fleming Middle School. Don't miss this exclusive screening and join the conversation about education reform. #Takeover #HISD #EducationReform #Documentary
Questions for Houston ISD about how we really fared in the first year under state control? Submit them here
Read full article: Questions for Houston ISD about how we really fared in the first year under state control? Submit them hereKPRC 2 is proud to present the original documentary TAKEOVER, which chronicles a year of change in the Houston Independent School District under Superintendent Mike Miles and the New Education System (NES).
Join us for the premiere of TAKEOVER: A KPRC 2 documentary and discussion on a year of reform in Houston ISD
Read full article: Join us for the premiere of TAKEOVER: A KPRC 2 documentary and discussion on a year of reform in Houston ISDReserve your seat today to be a part of the special screening for "TAKEOVER", a KPRC 2 original documentary.
‘I have not seen much success’: Fleming Middle School grapples with low parental engagement, community involvement
Read full article: ‘I have not seen much success’: Fleming Middle School grapples with low parental engagement, community involvement📣 Fleming Middle School needs your involvement! Strong community support leads to student success, according to research. Drop a comment and let us know how you've been involved in your children's schools this year.🏫🎉 #FlemingMiddleSchool #CommunityEngagement #StudentSuccess #EducationMatters
Join us for the premiere of “TAKEOVER”: A documentary and open discussion on educational transformation
Read full article: Join us for the premiere of “TAKEOVER”: A documentary and open discussion on educational transformationReserve your seat today to be a part of the special screening for "TAKEOVER", a KPRC 2 original documentary.
‘I’m not teaching to test’: Fleming Middle School takes different approach to STAAR preparation
Read full article: ‘I’m not teaching to test’: Fleming Middle School takes different approach to STAAR preparationJoin the discussion on how Fleming Middle School is taking a different approach to STAAR preparation! Find out how they are focusing on real-life scenarios and critical thinking skills to ensure student success. #Education #STAARPrep #CriticalThinking #StudentSuccess
How emerging bilingual students at Fleming Middle School tackle NES model
Read full article: How emerging bilingual students at Fleming Middle School tackle NES modelThere have been several changes and challenges in HISD this school year. For one group of students, emerging bilingual students, navigating through the NES system without speaking the native language has presented its own barriers. But, despite the challenges, they are still making strides.
Houston ISD’s teacher evaluation system offers on-the-spot training and evaluations, but is it making a difference?
Read full article: Houston ISD’s teacher evaluation system offers on-the-spot training and evaluations, but is it making a difference?As part of the Houston Independent School District's NES model, teachers are evaluated daily on their performance. We looked at this practice during our visit to Fleming Middle School to see if it was working. Here's what we discovered:
Changes in HISD: What is the ‘Science of Reading’ and is it working for students
Read full article: Changes in HISD: What is the ‘Science of Reading’ and is it working for students📢 Check out the latest article in our "Focus on Fleming" series! 🎒📚 We delve into the impact of the NES model on HISD campuses and explore how it's shaping the learning experience. Meet Mrs. Cooper, Fleming Middle School's passionate Teacher of the Year, and discover the Science of Reading course that's bridging literacy gaps. Get an exclusive look inside HISD's curriculum department and learn how you can ensure your child gets the education they deserve. Don't miss out! Read more on our website.
HISD Superintendent says 100+ principals are NOT being fired
Read full article: HISD Superintendent says 100+ principals are NOT being firedIn the first press conference after Spring Break, Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles is set to discuss possibly removing nearly half of the district's principals.
A look inside Houston ISD’s DYAD Program, teaching life skills through gardening, music and fine arts
Read full article: A look inside Houston ISD’s DYAD Program, teaching life skills through gardening, music and fine artsCheck out how the DYAD Program at Houston ISD is transforming education by teaching students life skills through gardening! 🌱🌻 This innovative program aims to empower students and tackle food deserts in the community. Learn more about this inspiring initiative in our latest article. #DYADProgram #EducationTransformation #GardeningForChange
Mid-year test results show Fleming MS students’ growth in reading, math and science under new NES model
Read full article: Mid-year test results show Fleming MS students’ growth in reading, math and science under new NES modelCheck out the remarkable academic growth achieved by Fleming Middle School students! 📚 Under the visionary leadership of Superintendent Mike Miles and Principal Devin Adams, students have excelled in multiple subjects, outperforming their peers nationwide.
Fleming Middle School Principal, Devin Adams, named Principal of the Month for HISD
Read full article: Fleming Middle School Principal, Devin Adams, named Principal of the Month for HISD🎉 Exciting News! 🎉Congratulations to Deven Adams, the principal at Fleming Middle School, for being named Principal of the Month for February! 🏆🎉Under Adams' leadership, Fleming Middle School has seen remarkable improvements in academics. From implementing the New Education System model to developing a comprehensive 'State of the School' data plan, Adams is committed to ensuring the success of his students. 📚✨
12-year-old Fleming Middle School student preaches 1st sermon at Houston-area church after becoming certified minister
Read full article: 12-year-old Fleming Middle School student preaches 1st sermon at Houston-area church after becoming certified ministerHe may be tiny, but this Fleming Middle School sixth grader is strong and powerful when expressing his love for God.
Is the NES model working? A look at student’s test scores at Fleming Middle School from beginning of the year until now
Read full article: Is the NES model working? A look at student’s test scores at Fleming Middle School from beginning of the year until nowStudents at Fleming Middle School completed their first semester under Houston Independent School District’s Superintendent Mike Miles’ New Education System model, which came with some success, but also several challenges.
‘It’s strict’: Students, parents highlight changes and difficulties being a part of an NES-aligned campus for 5 months
Read full article: ‘It’s strict’: Students, parents highlight changes and difficulties being a part of an NES-aligned campus for 5 monthsStudents at Fleming Middle School in the Houston Independent School District have completed their first semester as a New Education System (NES) campus.
‘Vikings are going to take over Japan’: 8th-graders surprised with free trip as part of Houston ISD’s NES model
Read full article: ‘Vikings are going to take over Japan’: 8th-graders surprised with free trip as part of Houston ISD’s NES modelYou get a free trip to Japan, you get a free trip to Japan, you get a free trip to Japan!
‘I don’t like that 10-minute timer’: Students express concerns with NES Model
Read full article: ‘I don’t like that 10-minute timer’: Students express concerns with NES ModelMany of the students attending Fleming Middle School said they are feeling the pressure of the New Education System, also known as the NES Model.
‘It is not a detention center’: Inside HISD’s ‘Team Centers,’ which took over some libaries at NES campuses
Read full article: ‘It is not a detention center’: Inside HISD’s ‘Team Centers,’ which took over some libaries at NES campusesWhat are Team Centers? Are they disciplinary centers that replaced libraries? NO. That's completely false. Explore the inside of two Team Centers at Fleming Middle School.
Fleming MS celebrates students’ academic improvements using NES model with ‘Viking of the Week’ program
Read full article: Fleming MS celebrates students’ academic improvements using NES model with ‘Viking of the Week’ programFleming Middle School is taking things a step further to motivate its students through navigating the new NES model on campus. Students are awarded weekly for showing not only academic improvements but also character development.
‘In the moment coaching’: Fleming Middle School teachers see improvements after attending weekly lesson plan rehearsals
Read full article: ‘In the moment coaching’: Fleming Middle School teachers see improvements after attending weekly lesson plan rehearsalsTo prepare teachers for the upcoming school year and the NES-aligned curriculum and lesson plans, the district set aside a day where teachers would be students and learn.
Inside an NES classroom: How this Fleming MS teacher used the instruction model to raise her students grades in 3 weeks
Read full article: Inside an NES classroom: How this Fleming MS teacher used the instruction model to raise her students grades in 3 weeksFor 11 years, Lyndsy Mason has been inside a classroom teaching students at her own pace. This year, though, things are a bit different.
Meet one of the ‘teacher experts’ who helped review, modify curriculum at Houston ISD’s NES-aligned campuses
Read full article: Meet one of the ‘teacher experts’ who helped review, modify curriculum at Houston ISD’s NES-aligned campusesThis article is in keeping with KPRC 2′s “Focus on Fleming” initiative, which is a year of chronicling transition at Fleming Middle School, one of 28 Houston ISD schools labeled as a high-priority campus.
What grade do you give HISD so far? We asked students, parents at Fleming Middle School to grade the changes
Read full article: What grade do you give HISD so far? We asked students, parents at Fleming Middle School to grade the changesFocus on Fleming: KPRC 2 is embedded withing HISD’s Fleming Middle School this school year. We are focused on documenting the effects of NES on students, teachers, parents and the community
Focus on Fleming Middle School: What campus life is like under state takeover
Read full article: Focus on Fleming Middle School: What campus life is like under state takeoverFleming Middle School Principal, Devin Adams, acknowledges the hesitations many community members have regarding the Houston Independent School District’s state takeover and the newly implemented curriculum at 28 New Education System campuses and 57 NES-aligned schools.
‘I want to make an impact’: Fleming MS principal says he’s happy to be part of changes implemented at his school
Read full article: ‘I want to make an impact’: Fleming MS principal says he’s happy to be part of changes implemented at his schoolPrincipal Devin Adams is thrilled about his job at Lamar Fleming Middle School. It was a job he had to reapply this summer.
First look inside Fleming Middle School, the HISD campus KPRC 2 will spend a year chronicling
Read full article: First look inside Fleming Middle School, the HISD campus KPRC 2 will spend a year chroniclingThis school year, KPRC 2 is embarking on a project to chronicle a year inside Fleming Middle School on the north side of Houston. Fleming is one of the 28 schools Houston ISD labeled as a high-priority campus.
Focus on Fleming: HISD looks to reduce achievement gap between students
Read full article: Focus on Fleming: HISD looks to reduce achievement gap between studentsThousands of families in Houston started the new school year under new leadership after the Texas Education Agency appointed a new superintendent and board of managers to oversee the largest district in Texas.