Houston ISD State Takeover: Size & Shocking Details Revealed! #shorts
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Houston ISD State Takeover: Size & Shocking Details Revealed! #shorts
The sheer scale of Houston ISD is mind-blowing. One section alone dwarfs the entirety of Austin ISD, highlighting the massive undertaking of its state takeover. #HoustonISD #StateTakeover #Educatio…
New Houston ISD initiative pairs businesses and nonprofits with lower-rated schools
The district launched the “Houston Promise” initiative in September, aiming to get every C- and D-rated school sponsored to achieve Superintendent Mike Miles’ larger goal of all HISD schools earning A or B ratings by 2027.
Houston ISD parent appeals her termination as flight attendant over confrontation with Mike Miles
Ginny McDavid says she was fired by United Airlines in May after criticizing the controversial HISD superintendent during an encounter at Bush Intercontinental Airport.
ACLU urges schools to reject any prayer, Bible study policy after state law takes effect
The Texas legislature passed a bill this year that would allow schools to allot time for teachers to pray and read religious texts. The ACLU calls such a policy unconstitutional.
HISD board votes unanimously to remove teacher, union leader from classroom
Michelle Williams, a third grade teacher and president of the Houston Education Association union, was removed from her classroom at the end of August and assigned home duty with pay for “not following protocols,” accusations she has mostly disputed.
Multiple students hospitalized for heat-related illness after gas leak at middle school prompts evacuation
Multiple McReynolds Middle School students were hospitalized with heat-related illness, after standing in the heat for an hour after being evacuated for a gas leak.
Gov. Abbott names several ‘Lone Star Ribbon Schools’ in Houston area after elimination of national program
The Trump administration cut the National Blue Ribbon Schools program earlier this year as part of its reformation of the U.S. Department of Education.
Judge issues partial injunction against Houston ISD in pay-for-performance dispute with teachers’ union
The Houston Federation of Teachers sued HISD over its plan to dole out state-funded pay raises based on performance rather than tenure.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles receiving $173K bonus based on performance evaluation
The incentive pay for Miles, the controversial state-appointed leader of Texas' largest school district, drew criticism from an HISD teachers' union. But a local education expert says the bonus is deserved.
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