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Houston ISD community members using Yarn Bombing and Crocheting to protest takeover and bond
Read full article: Houston ISD community members using Yarn Bombing and Crocheting to protest takeover and bondA group of Houston ISD parents, students, and community members are using their creativity to protest the recent changes within the district.
‘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.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles breaks down STAAR test results for 2023-2024 school year with KPRC 2
Read full article: Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles breaks down STAAR test results for 2023-2024 school year with KPRC 2Do 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!
Parents voice concerns about HISD TEA takeover at Texas Capitol
Read full article: Parents voice concerns about HISD TEA takeover at Texas CapitolParents and other Houston Independent School District community members are voicing their concerns about the TEA takeover during the Texas State Board of Education meeting in Austin, Texas on Wednesday.
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.
‘Stand up for what’s right!’: Teachers, faculty continue to express concerns about promised salaries at Houston ISD
Read full article: ‘Stand up for what’s right!’: Teachers, faculty continue to express concerns about promised salaries at Houston ISDWith just a few days before the first day of school, many people continue to reach out to KPRC 2 for help getting answers. They say their current pay does not match what the district promised them when they signed up to do the job.
Houston ISD Superintendent asks for expanded power, authority to spend up to $2M in vendor expenditures without approval
Read full article: Houston ISD Superintendent asks for expanded power, authority to spend up to $2M in vendor expenditures without approvalHouston ISD’s new state-appointed superintendent, Mike Miles, is requesting more authority to navigate administrative “red tape.”
Final night for HISD teachers to decide whether they stay with district
Read full article: Final night for HISD teachers to decide whether they stay with districtThe district is going through sweeping changes under new administration, appointed by the state. The changes have created some concerns for some teachers who have considered leaving the district, which has already seen a sharp decline in student enrollment and a high teacher turnover before the administration transition.
High school principals from 3 Houston ISD schools reassigned, Superintendent Mike Miles says
Read full article: High school principals from 3 Houston ISD schools reassigned, Superintendent Mike Miles saysHouston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles announced on Wednesday that several principals within the district have been reassigned.
HISD says ‘technical issues’ led to delay of payroll checks, some employees say new superintendent is to blame
Read full article: HISD says ‘technical issues’ led to delay of payroll checks, some employees say new superintendent is to blameSome Houston Independent School District employees were calling out the district’s new superintendent, F. Mike Miles, over a delay in receiving their paychecks Wednesday morning.
New Houston ISD superintendent announces principal evaluation plans, pay increases
Read full article: New Houston ISD superintendent announces principal evaluation plans, pay increasesHouston Independent School District’s new state-appointed superintendent, Mike Miles, unveiled how he and his team plan to grade principal effectiveness in the upcoming school year.
Who is Mike Miles? Texas Education Agency picks Houston ISD superintendent, commencing state takeover
Read full article: Who is Mike Miles? Texas Education Agency picks Houston ISD superintendent, commencing state takeoverThe Texas Education Agency on Thursday named former Dallas Independent School District superintendent Mike Miles as superintendent of the Houston Independent School District, initiating the state’s takeover of Texas’ largest school district.
Texas Education Agency names new Houston ISD superintendent, appoints Board of Managers amid takeover
Read full article: Texas Education Agency names new Houston ISD superintendent, appoints Board of Managers amid takeoverThe Texas Education Agency announced the appointment of the nine-member Board of Managers for the Houston Independent School District and the selection of a new superintendent Thursday.
‘Make that difference’: HISD superintendent Millard House gives last commencement speech before TEA takeover
Read full article: ‘Make that difference’: HISD superintendent Millard House gives last commencement speech before TEA takeoverSuperintendent Millard House II delivered his last commencement speech as head of the Houston Independent School District on Tuesday.
HISD Superintendent Millard House will serve last day with district following TEA takeover, Mayor Turner says
Read full article: HISD Superintendent Millard House will serve last day with district following TEA takeover, Mayor Turner saysHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Friday that Millard House will serve his last day as superintendent at Houston Independent School District following the Texas Education Agency takeover.
TEA says HISD superintendent has not been selected following tweet by Mayor Turner
Read full article: TEA says HISD superintendent has not been selected following tweet by Mayor TurnerThe Texas Education Agency has responded after a tweet made by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner suggested that the agency had selected a superintendent for Houston ISD.
Houston ISD board of trustees hold last meeting before state takeover of district
Read full article: Houston ISD board of trustees hold last meeting before state takeover of districtThe Houston ISD board of trustees held its last scheduled meeting Thursday night before the state takes over the largest school district in Texas.
TEA Takeover: Hundreds apply for the board of managers to run HISD
Read full article: TEA Takeover: Hundreds apply for the board of managers to run HISDThe Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced that hundreds of applicants have applied to serve as part of the Houston Independent School District (ISD) Board of Managers.
Houston coalition files DOJ complaint due to TEA takeover
Read full article: Houston coalition files DOJ complaint due to TEA takeoverThe coalition includes the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, the ACLU, the Houston NAACP among others stating the takeover is potential voting rights violation.
What does the TEA takeover of Houston ISD look like moving forward?
Read full article: What does the TEA takeover of Houston ISD look like moving forward?The next big day for the Texas Education Agency’s intervention of Houston ISD is June 1, when the commissioner announces the board of managers and superintendent.
ONLY ON 2: Former T.E.A commissioner answers questions parents aren’t getting at community meetings
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: Former T.E.A commissioner answers questions parents aren’t getting at community meetingsThe Texas Education Agency hosted its final informational as it prepares to take over Houston ISD. Many people tell KPRC 2, they still have plenty of questions.
Still confused about the TEA takeover of Houston ISD? We’re asking your questions to get the answers.
Read full article: Still confused about the TEA takeover of Houston ISD? We’re asking your questions to get the answers.Houston, are you still confused about the TEA takeover of HISD? We're asking your questions to get the answers and explanations you need.
TEA Takeover: Tensions rise at first community meeting as congresswoman addresses crowd, questions go unanswered
Read full article: TEA Takeover: Tensions rise at first community meeting as congresswoman addresses crowd, questions go unansweredThe Texas Education Agency is hosting its first of four community meetings Tuesday night, nearly a week after the state announced it would move forward with a takeover of its largest school district.
What does a TEA takeover mean? A complete breakdown of what’s happening to the largest school district in Texas
Read full article: What does a TEA takeover mean? A complete breakdown of what’s happening to the largest school district in TexasThe Texas Education Agency announced Wednesday that it is moving forward with a takeover of Houston’s nearly 200,000-student public school district, the eighth-largest in the country.
‘Takeover is not good’: Mayor Turner shares thoughts after rumors surface of TEA taking control of Houston ISD
Read full article: ‘Takeover is not good’: Mayor Turner shares thoughts after rumors surface of TEA taking control of Houston ISDMayor Sylvester Turner addressed rumors Wednesday about the state’s possible takeover of the Houston Independent School District.
HISD asks for injunction aimed at blocking TEA takeover of board
Read full article: HISD asks for injunction aimed at blocking TEA takeover of boardThe Houston Independent School District has filed a motion requesting a federal judge issue a preliminary injunction on a recommended state takeover of the school district, KPRC 2 learned...