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‘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.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles announces ‘remarkable improvements’ on 2024 accountability ratings
Read full article: Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles announces ‘remarkable improvements’ on 2024 accountability ratingsThe press conference at 2 p.m. Monday will examine how Houston ISD has seen dramatic progress in its campuses' accountability ratings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parents, do you have questions for Houston ISD’s decision to make 2 top schools ‘separate and unique’ campuses?
Read full article: Parents, do you have questions for Houston ISD’s decision to make 2 top schools ‘separate and unique’ campuses?If you’re a parent or teacher, send us questions for HISD’s Superintendent Mike Miles and other leaders.
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:
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.
‘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.
‘Dehumanizing’: Houston ISD students hold off-campus panel, speak out against NES model
Read full article: ‘Dehumanizing’: Houston ISD students hold off-campus panel, speak out against NES modelStudents from several Houston ISD schools affected by the district’s New Education System spoke up about it, off their campuses.
‘I don’t believe it’s successful’: Parents react after nearly 40 schools expected to join Houston ISD’s NES model
Read full article: ‘I don’t believe it’s successful’: Parents react after nearly 40 schools expected to join Houston ISD’s NES modelThe news about more schools will join Houston ISD’s New Education System (NES) next year has reactions from all over the district, from staff members to parents.
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 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.
‘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.
Houston ISD’s number of D and F-rated schools much higher than in past years, Superintendent Miles says
Read full article: Houston ISD’s number of D and F-rated schools much higher than in past years, Superintendent Miles saysHouston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles held a news conference Tuesday to discuss the analysis of the 2022-2023 state accountability data, which he said was not a surprise to him.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
‘No excuses’: Superintendent Miles pushes for ‘high-performance culture’ in district
Read full article: ‘No excuses’: Superintendent Miles pushes for ‘high-performance culture’ in districtHouston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles held a meeting Wednesday with his leadership team to introduce his plans on how to make the district a “high-performance culture,” along with his goals for improving accountability amongst teachers and administrators.
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.
Inside Forest Brook Middle School: KPRC 2 spends day at NES-identified campus amid state takeover
Read full article: Inside Forest Brook Middle School: KPRC 2 spends day at NES-identified campus amid state takeoverKPRC 2 took a camera inside Forest Brook Middle School, one of the New Education System schools identified by superintendent Mike Miles.
‘We’re asking that they follow the law’: 57 grievances filed against HISD & Superintendent
Read full article: ‘We’re asking that they follow the law’: 57 grievances filed against HISD & SuperintendentThe Houston Federation of Teachers has filed several grievances against the Houston Independent School District and Superintendent Mike Miles Tuesday.
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.
As school year approaches, Houston ISD still trying to fill job vacancies
Read full article: As school year approaches, Houston ISD still trying to fill job vacanciesThere are only six weeks until school starts, and the Houston Independent School District still has many job vacancies. The district is holding weekly hiring events to make sure people are in place to welcome students on Aug. 28.
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.
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.
HISD new superintendent to reallocate 2023-2024 budget approval to improve student outcomes
Read full article: HISD new superintendent to reallocate 2023-2024 budget approval to improve student outcomesThe new superintendent of the Houston Independent School District, F. Mike Miles, has recommended rightsizing central office expenditures and eliminations duplicative vendor contracts to reallocate resources to be invested in the 29 New Education System schools, according to a release.