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On Monday, KPRC 2 Investigates revealed at least nine criminal complaints filed with Harris County District Attorney’s Office in connection to the Houston Independent School District’s taxpayer-funded rollout of last year’s massive $4-billion-dollar bond election.
It was in early February that KPRC 2 Investigates first exposed potential electioneering by the Houston Independent School District during last year’s controversial bond election.
Superintendent Mike Miles outlines plans to balance the budget by 2026-2027.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parents and students both had the opportunity to address Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles and the school board for the first time since the staff reorganization at Harvard Elementary school—and they didn’t hold back.
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.
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."
Houston voters must decide whether to approve this significant financial investment under the current state-appointed administration or wait until the Houston Independent School District is returned to elected officials.
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.
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 Texas Education Agency found that checks mailed to Miles’ charter school network in Colorado were eventually deposited into the network’s Texas account.
The Houston Independent School District has appointed a Bond Oversight Committee to ensure transparency and accountability for a proposed $4.4 billion bond.
The Houston Independent School District is at the center of a heated debate over a historic $4.4 billion bond proposal, aimed at funding urgent improvements in schools.
How will you vote on this transformative plan? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
A group of Houston ISD parents, students, and community members are using their creativity to protest the recent changes within the district.
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.
In the first month of the new school year, lingering issues with air conditioning systems have plagued several campuses across Houston ISD, leading one school to even call for a community meeting with leadership at the district.
Mike Miles, the state-installed superintendent of HISD who is now entering his second year, does not get bogged down in the heaps of criticism levied at him by educators and parents.
As 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.
It’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.
More and more HISD schools are turning up with hot classrooms and broken AC systems. Outside Margaret Long Wisdom High School on a sweltering day in Houston, the outside mural says “where the world comes to learn”, but maybe it should be “where the world comes to sweat.”
Parents, does your child’s school currently have functioning A/C? If not, please share the name of the school and the current classroom temperatures you're aware of.
There are still many questions surrounding the tragic passing of a student last week on the gym floor at Marshall Middle School.
The press conference at 2 p.m. Monday will examine how Houston ISD has seen dramatic progress in its campuses' accountability ratings.
Alexis Payton, a grieving father, is searching for answers after the sudden death of his teenage son, Landon, who collapsed on the gym floor at Marshall Middle School this past Wednesday.
Multiple classrooms at a Houston Independent School District elementary school reached over 80 degrees on Friday as the district continues to deal with A/C issues at multiple campuses.
Houston Independent School District superintendent Mike Miles provided an update on the death of a student at Marshall Middle School.
According to HISD administrators, four out of 247 schools are currently dealing with air conditioning issues.
Schools across Houston ISD are dealing with high grass and fallen trees as students head back to school.
Houston ISD’s new school year started officially started yesterday.
The first day of the HISD school year was touted as a “great day” of education by Superintendent Mike Miles. However, minutes into his first news conference of the school year Miles declared that there was one problem that he viewed as “unacceptable” for families, the issue of bus service that did not deliver.
Many students and teachers in HISD are beginning the school year with a brand new curriculum under the New Education System with their daily routines overhauled, requiring them to adapt to a new learning approach.
Many school districts are already back in session and Houston ISD is just a weekend away from its first day. However, with that in mind, some parents noticed some T.L.C. that needs to be done at some area schools and they’re taking their concerns right to the top.
Houston Independent School District, the largest in Texas, will start the 2024-2025 school year with 748 fewer teachers compared to last year. Despite fewer teachers, the district boasts only 45 vacancies and promises that every classroom will have an effective educator.
This week, the state-installed superintendent of HISD sat down with KPRC 2 Investigates to call attention to the district’s successes during his first year at the helm.
It’s crunch time now for parents, caregivers, students and teachers, as the first day of school is fast approaching.
“Teachers are being bullied into submission, bullied out of their careers,” one HISD student said. ”The new curriculum is horrible. I’m stressed out. I’m tired. Everything is gloomy, and the atmosphere is just anxiety and stress.”
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles presented the latest STAAR test results to the city council, highlighting significant improvements at several schools. Despite the positive outcomes, Miles faced tough questions about extensive teacher and principal layoffs. What do you think about these changes in Houston schools? Read the full story and share your thoughts in the comments!
Students at Fleming Middle School have shown remarkable improvement in their STAAR test results, with significant growth in reading and math.
📚 Exciting news from the Houston Independent School District (HISD)! The latest results from the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exams (STAAR) show that HISD students have demonstrated significant academic growth 💪🎉 Despite the challenges, HISD is closing achievement gaps and paving the way for a brighter future, according to Superintendent Mike Miles. #HISD #AcademicGrowth #ClosingGaps #EducationMatters
Do you have questions for Superintendent Miles about the STAAR exam results or HISD’s educational initiatives? Submit your questions! Our Candace Burns will sit down with him Tuesday afternoon and your questions could be featured!
Former Texas Education Agency Commissioner Michael Williams is celebrating preliminary results Houston ISD’s superintendent shared with the public Wednesday.
A closer look at the data shows other years had greater growth in all subjects except Biology
Houston Independent School District is hosting several community meetings trying to garner support for the largest bond proposal in Texas history.
Check 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
KPRC 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).
Houston NAACP leaders are talking about their “deep concerns about the catastrophic conditions of HISD and the valid distrust of Mile Miles as the T.E.A. appointed superintendent of the district” Thursday morning at 10 a.m.
KPRC 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).
A wave of discontent and protest did not stop Houston ISD board members from approving non-renewals for teachers and principals.
More planned walkouts are scheduled for Friday with students and families protesting the administration's recent decisions to oust long-time staff at several schools. Several parents voiced their opinions at an 8-hour-long school board meeting.
Throughout May, there have been several protests at various Houston Independent School District schools.
In an email from Houston ISD, the district said the plan involves students getting dropped off and picked up from their home campus, then taken to an alternate campus, where they will still be taught by their respective teachers.
“I hope you’re happy; you’ve ruined our schools,” one Houston ISD student said, calling out Superintendent Mike Miles. “You’ve ruined our trust and our faith in our school district, and you’ve ruined these students’ trust in their teachers and in their principal.
Reserve your seat today to be a part of the special screening for "TAKEOVER", a KPRC 2 original documentary.
One parent at Hogg Middle School told KPRC 2 "essentially, we were lied to."
Reserve your seat today to be a part of the special screening for "TAKEOVER", a KPRC 2 original documentary.
🌩️🏫 Houston ISD Superintendent, Mike Miles, is assessing the damage caused by yesterday's storm. Several schools have been affected, and the main focus is on ensuring the safety of students and teachers. #HoustonStrong #SchoolsRecovery #HISDUpdates
Miles blamed the previous administration for bad financial practices. The district’s budget gap has grown to $528M, which Miles says is the reason jobs and expenses had to be cut
"With the undemocratic takeover HISD by the State of Texas, I have grave concerns about the financial wellbeing of the district," Congresswoman Garcia wrote in part in a letter to the U.S. Department of Education.
The fight continues to call attention to Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles over what community members are calling "invasive micromanagement" that has resulted in chaos within the district.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles is calling allegations that he diverted Texas school money to his charter schools in Colorado “irresponsibly inaccurate.”
A state lawmaker and Houston residents urge the Texas Education Agency to investigate whether the state-appointed superintendent improperly sent public funds to out-of-state charter schools.
It was a large turnout at Meyerland Middle School, where demonstrators gathered in hopes of saving their principal. Hundreds of people chanted and held signs outside Meyerland Middle School in support of Principal Auden Sarabia.
Rochelle Cabe is preparing to protest Monday morning in hopes of changing the minds of Houston ISD’s Superintendent Mike Miles.
Employees whose positions are eliminated or changed will continue in their current position until the end of this fiscal year on June 30, 2024.
There 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.
If you’re a parent or teacher, send us questions for HISD’s Superintendent Mike Miles and other leaders.
