Houston ISD board votes to fire longtime teacher following Facebook comment
The Houston ISD Board of Managers has voted unanimously to terminate a longtime Mandarin Immersion Magnet School teacher, rejecting an independent hearing examiner’s recommendation that her contract be renewed. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle attended the hearing and spoke to the now-former teacher and her attorney.
Houston ISD board unanimously fires Mandarin Immersion teacher after heated contract dispute
The state-appointed Houston ISD Board of Managers has voted unanimously to terminate a longtime Mandarin Immersion Magnet School teacher, rejecting an independent hearing examiner’s recommendation that her contract be renewed.
Houston ISD teacher fights potential termination after 'dictatorship' comment
A veteran HISD teacher is fighting nonrenewal of her contract after the district flagged a Facebook comment criticizing leadership and cited alleged instructional deficiencies.
Houston ISD teacher fighting for contract renewal | FULL INTERVIEW
A veteran HISD teacher is fighting nonrenewal of her contract after the district flagged a Facebook comment criticizing leadership and cited alleged instructional deficiencies. She spoke about her case exclusively with FOX 26's Sherman Desselle ahead of her hearing.
Houston ISD teacher fights for job following Facebook comment
A longtime Houston ISD teacher will be speaking at a hearing on Thursday after her critical Facebook comment allegedly put her job in jeopardy. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains the teacher's case and spoke exclusively to the teacher herself.
Children At Risk's Texas school rankings 2024–25: Best schools and top-performing districts revealed
Children At Risk’s 2024–25 Texas School Rankings highlight statewide academic gains, recognize top-performing and high-poverty “Gold Ribbon" campuses, and reveal significant improvement across the region despite years of stagnant school funding.
Houston ISD considers granting more autonomy to top-performing high schools
Houston ISD is exploring a "Level 5 Autonomy" plan to give its top-performing high schools more control over curriculum, staffing, and scheduling - a move district officials call innovative, but union leaders say could pave the way for charter-style management.
Houston ISD eliminating 28 librarians and 57 libraries
Houston ISD will eliminate dedicated librarians at 28 underperforming schools and assess libraries at 57 other schools on a case-by-case basis, the district confirmed Thursday.
Houston ISD eliminates thousands of jobs
Houston Independent School District cuts thousands of jobs as the first day of school is just around the corner.
How job cuts will impact Houston ISD
On the latest of the TEA takeover of Houston ISD, staff reductions are expected to save tens of millions of dollars. HISD superintendent Mike Miles announced the job cuts in a meeting last night. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more from the district's headquarters.
Houston ISD meeting holds another community meeting
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has more on what was discussed and announced during the meeting on Tuesday night.
Houston ISD deadline for teachers to resign
Friday is the deadline for Houston ISD teachers to decide whether to resign without penalty or stay with the district for the upcoming school year. Some teachers have expressed concerns about a lack of communication and information from the district regarding salary and compensation details.
Concerns amid takeover of Houston ISD
There have been a lot of moving pieces since the state takeover of Houston ISD. Michelle Williams, president of the Houston Educators Association, talks about concerns and uncertainties.
Houston ISD student hit by vehicle near Lamar High School
A Houston ISD student was struck by a vehicle after being dropped off near Lamar High School on Tuesday morning, officials confirm.
Authorities investigating incident at Barnett Stadium
Officials are investigating following an incident during a high school football game at Barnett Stadium.
Parents at Houston school slam last-minute HISD curriculum changes
Parents at a Houston elementary school criticize HISD for last-minute curriculum changes and confusion over accountability ratings.
Houston school parents slam last-minute changes
The first day of class ends in a bit of frustration for a group of parents at one Houston ISD school. Some abrupt changes were made to the curriculum. FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has more.
Houston ISD announces no students will be returning to F-rated school campus this year
The Houston Independent School District reported on Tuesday in a news release that no students will be returning to an F-rated campus this upcoming school year.
One-on-one with Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles talks about work that is happening during the summer, STAAR scores and his own background.
HISD Superintendent suggests possible school closures amid enrollment decline
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles says school closures are being considered as the district continues to face declining enrollment and financial pressure.