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In the wake of the tragic loss of 15-year-old Sergio Rodriguez, the Rodriguez family is expressing their heartfelt gratitude to the Texas Legislature and those working to enhance railroad crossing safety.
HISD has cause for celebration this week, as a district record three schools have made the state final in boys basketball, something that has never been done in the district’s long history.
Superintendent Mike Miles outlines plans to balance the budget by 2026-2027.
One of the bills limits where smoke shops can operate; something KPRC 2 touched on when a Houston ISD parent was concerned about how close a smoke shop was to Wharton Dual Language Academy.
Concerns have led to four criminal complaints being filed. Despite the district's silence, parents are urging the Harris County District Attorney to investigate.
Houston ISD has reported zero truancy prevention measures to the Texas Education Agency over the past four years, despite thousands of students being marked truant each year.
Houston schools are facing a tough challenge with truancy as alarming new data reveals over 60,000 unexcused absences last year alone.
Houston ISD joins other school districts in a lawsuit against social media companies for allegedly causing emotional and physical harm to students.
Children at Risk has released its annual school rankings for the 2023-2024 school year, spotlighting academic excellence across Texas.
Concerns have arisen in a southwest Houston neighborhood over a HISD school bus stop located near a registered sex offender's residence at the intersection of Gatewood Avenue and Ingomar Way, less than 100 feet away.
Parents of Northside High School students are urging the school to revoke suspensions or expulsions for 45 students involved in a walk-out protesting deportation efforts and supporting community solidarity.
As immigration enforcement ramps up in southeast Texas, Houston ISD schools, like Fleming Middle School, are taking steps to reassure parents and protect students.
On Monday we first exposed a $2-million dollar “key action” listed in the 2024-2025 budget consisting of an “Ask voters for a bond election in November 2024.” What we uncovered was that HISD used nearly $1.4 million dollars to hire a consulting group that specializes in communications, governmental relations and campaigns. Ultimately the district posted social media videos with the words “RENEW HISD” at the end of the highly produced thirty-second videos.
KPRC 2 has obtained a new list from the Texas Education Agency that contains the names of 60 new Texas educators who are currently under investigation in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.
Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Myles is unavailable to discuss a controversial $2-million "key action" linked to a November bond, which involved hiring a consulting group for communication strategies.
Parents of students in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) organized a "sickout" protest against Superintendent Mike Miles' policies, expressing frustrations over the district's handling of potential ICE raids and pressure on teachers.
Less than 24 after KPRC 2 Investigates exposed whether the Houston Independent School District did everything by the book regarding last November’s $4 billion bond, one Texas State Senator already is saying that he believes state law was broken.
Parents from several schools protested by pulling their students out of school to protest the negative impact Superintendent Mike Miles' policies have on students, staff as well as the community.
A former HISD parent turned district advocate is raising alarms over Houston Independent School District's financial practices, particularly under Superintendent Mike Miles.
Houston ISD, the largest school district in Texas, is under scrutiny after Superintendent Mike Miles disclosed unauthorized spending that bypassed board approval.
Hours after the announced results, Superintendent Mike Miles will hold a conference at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center to address the results' key takeaways and answer any questions.
As Houston faces the possibility of snow and freezing temperatures next week, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) is closely monitoring the situation.
As the Spring semester gets underway, Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles is holding a press conference.
As Houston ISD staff and students, prepare to kick off the Spring 2025 semester, there are some important dates parents might want to remember.
ASK MIKE MILES: Superintendent Mike Miles will be LIVE at the KPRC 2 studio during our 4 p.m. broadcast. Let us know if you have any questions you'd like us to ask him.
HISD reversed its decision back in September to let the students perform at the 2025 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after Houston Mayor John Whitmire offered a police escort for the band.
The tragic death of a student this week has brought renewed attention to the ongoing safety concerns surrounding schools located near railroad tracks.
HISD officials acknowledged that 118 of the district's 274 schools are near railroad crossings. Nine of those have particularly hazardous conditions, with Milby High School being one of the most at-risk campuses.
Here is a list of just a few events, where loved ones and community leaders will gather to honor Sergio Rodriguez, who was tragically killed by a train while walking to Milby High School.
Following a lawsuit filed by the parents of the 15-year-old Houston Independent School District student who was hit and killed by a train while walking to school, Union Pacific responds with claims of what happened during the incident.
Texas has more miles of freight train tracks than any other state, surpassing Illinois and California combined.
Concerned parents and Houstonians alike have signed a petition calling for an administrative change at Milby High School after a student was killed by a train while walking to school.
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) pledged continued support for the family of 15-year-old Sergio Rodriguez, a Milby High School student who was killed in a train accident and announced measures to assist grieving students and staff.
Family and friends are mourning the loss of Milby High School athlete, Sergio Rodriguez, who was killed Monday in a train accident.
After a student was killed by a train while walking to school, nearby residents admitted knowing the railroad track's dangers, but a University of Houston historian argues the problems have been around longer than we might have thought.
The Houston Independent School District has launched its Crisis Response and Behavioral Supports (CRBS) Department after a student was fatally struck by a train Monday morning near 2000 Broadway St.
A student died Monday after being hit by a train in southeast Houston. Residents and parents who live nearby tell KPRC 2 it’s not uncommon for students to cross the train tracks despite it being dangerous.
A student was tragically killed Monday morning while walking to school but for those who lived near Milby High School, the dangers of the train tracks are not a new concept.
A growing teacher certification scandal continues to shake the Texas education system. Nearly 40 educators reportedly worked in Houston-area school districts.
KPRC 2 has obtained the Texas Education Agency’s list that contains the names of Houston-area teachers who are currently under investigation in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.
The school has had three principals just this year. Four assistant principals have been reassigned and community organizers say many teachers are leaving due to the staffing changes.
The Texas State Board of Education voted to approve a new curriculum that incorporates Bible teachings into elementary school lessons, despite concerns that it could blur the line between religion and public education.
Mount Carmel Academy, a charter school partnered with Houston ISD, will permanently close on December 20 due to financial difficulties caused by low enrollment numbers.
This marks the second principal turnover at Lantrip this year and comes amidst broader concerns about leadership instability, with a reported 70% teacher turnover rate since June.
Lantrip Elementary parents are planning a protest against the Houston Independent School District (HISD) on November 20, demanding transparency regarding the sudden removal of Principal Valiza Castro after just three months.
After parents and students had the opportunity to address Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles on Thursday, we’re hoping to learn more by taking your questions directly to Miles later today.
Houston ISD teachers tell KPRC 2 they are still struggling through constant changes in teaching styles and administrators are reluctant to talk due to fear of losing their jobs.
The newly hired principal at Houston ISD’s Harvard Elementary School has stepped down before officially starting the job.
Teachers tell KPRC 2 that two administrators at Houston ISD’s Harvard Elementary School were seen being escorted from the campus with their belongings Thursday.
Last night’s election featured a race with implications for the future of education in Houston, as Harris County voted “No” on Houston ISD’s historic $4.4 billion bond proposal.
Superintendent Mike Miles said, "In this instance, the politics of adults beat out the needs of our children."
A once-respected head of a boy's basketball coach and two assistant principals are at the center of helping hundreds of teachers slip through the cracks and teach at various local schools in exchange for money.
As investigations continue, HISD has promised immediate termination of any fraudulently certified teachers.
Two of the three Houston ISD employees who were charged in connection to a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts have bonded out of jail.
Houston Independent School District is grappling with a massive scandal as three of its staff members have been arrested in connection with a million-dollar teacher certification fraud.
Houston ISD has started the school year with over 800 uncertified teachers, sparking a conversation about the effectiveness and legitimacy of uncertified educators in our schools.
Five people were charged in connection with the scheme. Investigators say aspiring teachers would pay for help cheating in the certification test.
A teacher-certification scheme has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of several education officials, including LaShonda Roberts, an assistant principal at Jack Yates High School.
Nicholas Newton, a former assistant principal at Booker T. Washington High School in Houston ISD, appeared in court facing charges of engaging in organized criminal activity as part of a teacher certification exam cheating scheme
Vincent Grayson was said to have an impact on the basketball court at Booker T. Washington High School but his reputation now lies in limbo after being named the ringleader in a million-dollar cheating scandal.
Residents share their reactions after learning that 200 unqualified teachers slipped through the cracks in a cheating scandal. Many of the perpetrators charged (including the alleged kingpin) were Houston ISD educators.
Houston ISD says the three employees arrested as part of an alleged teacher-certification cheating scheme will be relieved of duty immediately.
A coach at Houston Independent School District has been identified as the “Kingpin” in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced criminal charges Monday against five people accused of participating in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.
Join 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.
The student at a Houston Independent School District’s Bonham Elementary School has died after testing positive for Meningococcal Disease.
This November, Houston voters face a pivotal decision on the largest school bond in Texas history—$4.4 billion aimed at upgrading school infrastructure and expanding educational programs.
The district said the school sent notifications to families and information to staff and students who may have been in close contact with the confirmed case.
The Texas Education Agency found that checks mailed to Miles’ charter school network in Colorado were eventually deposited into the network’s Texas account.
Students at Fleming Middle School are experiencing both challenges and growth under the Houston Independent School District's New Education System.
Dr. Shelby Calabrese, the principal of Harvard Elementary School, has been placed on administrative leave by the Houston Independent School District (HISD), though specific reasons for this decision remain undisclosed.
The district said most of the people affected are teachers and assistant principals.
📚 Did you know that HISD is requesting a $4.5 billion bond proposal? This could be the largest in Texas history! The bond aims to address overdue facility upgrades and meet the district's $10 billion needs. #HISD #bondproposal #educationupdates #communitynews
Houston teenager Pablo Castaneda, 17, faces escalating legal issues, including charges of attempting to disarm a peace officer and possessing a prohibited substance in a correctional facility, while already being charged with aggravated assault for a school stabbing.
Fleming Middle School is witnessing a remarkable change as increased parental involvement under the Houston ISD's New Education System leads to improved student outcomes
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A group of Houston ISD parents, students, and community members are using their creativity to protest the recent changes within the district.
Amidst 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.
Houston ISD has reversed its decision to not allow the Waltrip High School band to perform at the 2025 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after Houston Mayor John Whitmire offered a police escort for the band.
The Houston Independent School District Board of Directors has denied a request from the Houston Federation of Teachers to reinstate the policy requiring classroom doors to remain closed and locked.
One day after a student was stabbed in a fight with another student at Houston ISD’s Sterling High School, HISD Police Chief Shamara Garner spoke about the district’s security protocols and what they are doing to keep kids safe.
“Finally," Tammy Chavis said. "Someone said we will have someone to give you a call back and they actually did and after that next thing I knew they were saying we had a buzz and a route and they will pick them up on Monday morning.”
FIEL, an immigrant led civil rights organization, is standing in solidarity with the family of a Marshall Middle School student who died on campus.
The Houston Independent School district is taking a statewide threat against several Texas public schools seriously by increasing its security.
Weeks into the 2024-2025 school year, a Houston grandmother with four grandchildren at Gregory-Lincoln Education Center says they still haven’t been assigned a bus.
