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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.
‘This year is better than last year’: Students at Fleming MS navigate high demands under HISD’s NES system
Read full article: ‘This year is better than last year’: Students at Fleming MS navigate high demands under HISD’s NES systemStudents at Fleming Middle School are experiencing both challenges and growth under the Houston Independent School District's New Education System.
‘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.
‘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.
Houston ISD students returning to 2nd year of school since state takeover
Read full article: Houston ISD students returning to 2nd year of school since state takeoverMany 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.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles focusing on successes, not critics
Read full article: Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles focusing on successes, not criticsThis 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.
‘Mike Miles is lying’: HISD students, parents, AFT reps rally in downtown Houston against TEA’s takeover of district
Read full article: ‘Mike Miles is lying’: HISD students, parents, AFT reps rally in downtown Houston against TEA’s takeover of district“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.”
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.
WATCH: Documenting one year inside a transformed Houston ISD campus
Read full article: WATCH: Documenting one year inside a transformed Houston ISD campusKPRC 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).
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.
More than 100 teachers call in sick across 35 Houston ISD campuses
Read full article: More than 100 teachers call in sick across 35 Houston ISD campusesToday, more than 100 instructors across at least 35 campuses in Houston ISD scheduled doctors’ appointments and called out of school in unison, in an effort to highlight the ongoing concerns for teaching environments in schools.
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.
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
‘A lot to be proud of:’ Mid-year proficiency data shows HISD teachers, principals demonstrating strong performance
Read full article: ‘A lot to be proud of:’ Mid-year proficiency data shows HISD teachers, principals demonstrating strong performanceThe Houston Independent School District said instructional staff of the district received their mid-year proficiency data Friday.
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.
LIST: Houston ISD announces 19 additional campuses joining the New Education System next year
Read full article: LIST: Houston ISD announces 19 additional campuses joining the New Education System next yearThe Houston Independent School District is adding up to 40 more schools to its New Education System model in the 2024 academic school year, state-appointed superintendent Mike Miles announced Tuesday.
Houston teacher federation shares thoughts on more schools being added to HISD’s NES model
Read full article: Houston teacher federation shares thoughts on more schools being added to HISD’s NES modelMore campuses will join Houston Independent School District’s New Education System or “NES” next school year.
HISD superintendent says he’s ‘glad to see special education students be included in classrooms’ despite backlash
Read full article: HISD superintendent says he’s ‘glad to see special education students be included in classrooms’ despite backlashOne of their main concerns centered around the district’s special education policy, which many said was strained by staffing shortages and out of compliance with federal and state mandates.
HISD students at NES schools tested ‘significantly’ higher in reading, math exams than students at non-NES campuses
Read full article: HISD students at NES schools tested ‘significantly’ higher in reading, math exams than students at non-NES campusesIs the New Education System model established by Houston Independent School District’s state-appointed superintendent, Mike Miles, working? That’s the question many people want to know.
HISD adding up to 40 failing schools to New Education System next year
Read full article: HISD adding up to 40 failing schools to New Education System next yearThe Houston Independent School District is adding up to 40 more schools to its New Education System model in the 2024 academic school year, state-appointed superintendent Mike Miles announced Tuesday.
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!
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.
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
HISD superintendent says he will pay ‘teacher experts’ to review curriculum after inappropriate lesson appears online
Read full article: HISD superintendent says he will pay ‘teacher experts’ to review curriculum after inappropriate lesson appears onlineThe Houston Independent School District is responding to an inappropriate lesson plan circulating on social media that was supposed to be taught to middle school students in the district’s New Education System-aligned campuses.
HISD board approves superintendent’s $2M budget spending, and hiring of non-certified assistant principals
Read full article: HISD board approves superintendent’s $2M budget spending, and hiring of non-certified assistant principalsThursday’s Houston Independent School District meeting started with people upset about repurposing librarians and libraries at NES schools.
Following recent criticism, HISD Superintendent Mike Miles invites Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to tour NES schools
Read full article: Following recent criticism, HISD Superintendent Mike Miles invites Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to tour NES schoolsFollowing recent criticism from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles has written a letter to Turner, inviting him to tour New Education System (NES) aligned schools on the first week back from summer break.
Confusion happening over new salaries for HISD teachers after district releases New Education System payscale
Read full article: Confusion happening over new salaries for HISD teachers after district releases New Education System payscaleHouston Independent School District teachers have more questions after the district released the pay scale for the New Education System.
Special meeting held to inform HISD educators about superintendent’s New Education System model
Read full article: Special meeting held to inform HISD educators about superintendent’s New Education System modelHouston Independent School District’s new superintendent Mike Miles has been on the job for a little over a month, and he’s making attention grabbing changes inside the state’s largest school district.
HISD shares list of principals chosen for 28 ‘priority schools’ under new reform program
Read full article: HISD shares list of principals chosen for 28 ‘priority schools’ under new reform programThe Houston Independent School District shared on Tuesday a list of the new principals chosen to lead the 28 New Education System campuses.
HISD offering $85K salaries to teachers hired at ‘priority schools’
Read full article: HISD offering $85K salaries to teachers hired at ‘priority schools’The Houston Independent School District is promoting incentives including competitive salaries of $85,000, pre-constructed lesson plans and administrative-provided discipline of students to teachers applying to schools under their New Education System.