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Amid jeers at a recent city council meeting, Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles highlighted ongoing improvements in the district, emphasizing progress despite community concerns and challenges facing the school system.
Fort Worth parents face significant changes as the school district enters state control. Lessons from Houston’s takeover highlight challenges in governance and improvements in academic performance, offering a roadmap for the district’s future.
Humble ISD ranks among the top 50 school districts in the US for families relocating, thanks to strong academics, diverse programs, and community support, according to the Houston Chronicle.
A Houston ISD teacher faces recommended termination following a special education complaint. The district is reviewing allegations of misconduct impacting student services. Further details are pending investigation.
Houston ISD has terminated or reassigned nearly 450 employees amid ongoing enrollment declines, officials announced. The district continues to adjust staffing to address shrinking student numbers.
Houston Independent School District has closed a school dedicated to immigrant students as enrollment numbers sharply decline, citing budget concerns and shifting demographics, the Houston Chronicle reports.
The Houston Federation of Teachers has filed a lawsuit against Houston ISD, accusing the district of denying state-funded teacher raises and violating Texas House Bill 2, according to Texas AFT.
The Houston Health Department launches a new Chronic Disease Health Education initiative aimed at raising awareness, prevention, and management of chronic illnesses to improve community health outcomes.
Data shows a rise in special education enrollment across Greater Houston-area school districts from 2020 to 2025. Districts report increasing demand for support services amid shifting student needs.
Investing in Houston’s Future: Collaborative for Children advocates early childhood education, aiming to improve outcomes for local kids through community partnerships and innovative programs, The Leader News reports.
The University of Houston is the first in Texas to adopt revised Academic Fresh Start policies, allowing students to reset past academic records and pursue a fresh start in their education, enhancing opportunities for success.
Fort Worth schools face a potential state takeover amid ongoing challenges. Experts suggest lessons from Houston ISD’s turnaround strategies could guide efforts to improve academic performance and governance.
Durham Elementary teachers have been reassigned to home duty following Houston ISD’s recent curriculum changes. The district aims to realign staff roles amid ongoing adjustments to educational content.
Texas Comptroller details the launch of the state’s new online marketplace for education savings accounts, aiming to streamline access and boost savings for Texas families. Report by Houston Public Media.
Several students were injured in a school bus crash on FM 2854 in Montgomery County, authorities report. Emergency responders are on the scene, and the cause of the accident is under investigation.
HISD announces the new education system will receive $8,566 base funding per student, aiming to enhance resources and support across the district. This boost is expected to improve overall student outcomes.
The Texas Education Agency will release schools’ 2024 performance ratings following a recent court ruling. The decision mandates transparency, impacting how schools are assessed statewide.
A judge has issued a partial injunction against Houston ISD in its ongoing pay-for-performance dispute with the teachers’ union, temporarily halting the district’s contested compensation policies.
HISD has revised its teacher evaluation form again as part of its pay-for-performance plan. The update aims to refine assessment criteria to better link teacher evaluations with compensation decisions.