Houston ISD elementary school to go virtual due to COVID-19 cases
HISD officials say R. Martinez Elementary School is transitioning to virtual learning on November 17 and November 18 as a precautionary measure after COVID-19 cases were reported on campus.
Houston ISD Board of Trustees rejects naming Dr. Grenita Lathan as lone finalist for superintendent
The Houston ISD Board of Trustees has rejected naming Dr. Grenita Lathan as the lone finalist for the superintendent position.
Will Dr. Lathan be HISD’s permanent superintendent? Board expected to vote Thursday
The Houston ISD board is expected to vote on Thursday on whether Dr. Granita Lathan will be the permanent superintendent.
HISD teachers call in sick to avoid in-person classes
The teachers who called out believe in-school instruction right now is unsafe for them and students.
16 Houston ISD campuses close due to COVID-19 cases
Houston ISD says a total of 16 Houston ISD schools were temporarily closed and transitioned to virtual instruction due to reported or presumed COVID-19 cases on their campuses.
Former HISD teacher accused of sexually assaulting students
Former HISD teacher Wilbert Sequeiros, 54, has been accused of sexually assaulting several students at Northline Elementary.
Houston ISD reveals 23 COVID-19 cases on new dashboard
Houston ISD launched a new COVID-19 case dashboard ahead of in=person instruction on Oct. 19, it reveals 23 cases on district campuses.
Houston ISD reporting positive COVID-19 cases at eight campuses
The Houston Independent School District is reporting confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 at eight of their campuses.
Houston ISD experiences technical issues on first day of virtual classes
The Houston Independent School District says their website is back up and running after experiencing technical issues on the first day of virtual classes.
Houston churches helps bridge digital divide for some HISD students
Local churches are stepping in to make sure Houston kids have the equipment they need to take virtual classes.
Houston ISD opens Digital Learning Centers for students in need of technology
Houston ISD will begin the school year with virtual instruction, but the district is opening Digital Learning Centers for certain students who do not have the necessary technology at home.
HISD school bus drivers concerned about returning to work during pandemic
Although HISD has rolled out its Reopening Plan some workers still have questions and concerns. "How are we going to be shielded?" one bust driver said.
Houston ISD teachers asking for safety before returning to school
HISD says so far, 233 of their employees have contracted COVID-19. The school year is set to begin virtually on September 8 with in-person learning pushed back until at least mid-October.
HISD bus drivers fear going back to work
Houston Independent School District bus drivers are back at work for training, but many say they still feel scared getting on the bus because the school district is not doing enough to make the bus safe.
HISD bus drivers fear going back to work
Houston Independent School District bus drivers are back at work for training, but many say they still feel scared getting on the bus because the school district is not doing enough to make the bus safe.
HISD launches virtual course to prepare parents for distance learning
Houston Independent School District is launching a virtual course just for parents.
Where and when to get Houston ISD's free food distribution
Houston Independent School District is continuing its food distribution efforts, operating out of 25 sites around the district to feed HISD students.
Houston ISD to begin school year Sept. 8 with six weeks of virtual instruction, 'grades will count'
Virtual instruction for all students will continue for six weeks through October 16.
HISD decides against year-round schooling
HISD says its current 2020-21 academic year calendar allows for a later start date which could be beneficial during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
HISD Board approves $2B budget, pay increases for teachers and stipends for all employees
The Houston ISD Board of Trustees has passed $2 billion budget for the 2020-2021 school year.