Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan to leave Houston ISD
Houston ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan announced that she will be leaving the district at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.
Houston parents weigh in after CDC says vaccines not necessary for return to classroom
Houston parents are reacting to a new recommendation from the CDC that schools can return to in person learning without vaccinations.
Houston ISD to resume all sports starting Monday
Starting Monday, all Houston ISD sporting and UIL events including district-level varsity competitions and non-district events like tournaments will be reinstated.
Inspired by civil rights great MLK, Houston students give heartfelt speeches against hate
Houston ISD 4th and 5th graders deliver powerful speeches in the MLK Oratory Competition.
Texas still blocked from taking over Houston’s school district, appeals court rules
The appeals court upheld a temporary injunction that stops Texas from ousting Houston ISD's school board. But the legal battle is not over.
Texas parents demand more accountability, training in Special Ed
Disability Rights-Texas released statewide research which reveals a widespread failure by many school districts to train those interacting with special needs students in the proper use of restraints and a refusal by many ISD’s to report physical restraints as required by federal law.
Houston ISD says 42% of students failed at least one class during first grading period
42% of Houston ISD students failed one or more classes in the first grading period, which included six weeks of 100-percent virtual education.
Houston teacher raps to motivate, encourage students during pandemic
Landis Elementary math and science teacher Miss Spurlock is rocking the mic for her students so they can be motivated to learn during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Children At Risk releases list of top Houston-area schools
Children At Risk made their selections based on 3-year averages.
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.