Houston ISD considering hiring non-certified teachers to fill classroom jobs

Houston ISD is looking to fill some classrooms with non-certified teachers but the request must first go through the school board and the Texas Education Agency would grant the final approval.

Houston ISD to hire non-certified teachers
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Houston ISD is looking to fill some classrooms with non-certified teachers. The request must first go through the school board and the Texas Education Agency would grant the final approval. FOX 26's Natalie Hee has more on families heading back to school this month who have mixed opinions.

Mayor, leaders rip Houston ISD library plan
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, elected officials and community faith leaders speak out against a plan to eliminate dedicated librarians at 28 underperforming Houston ISD schools and convert the libraries.

Houston ISD parents attend community meetings
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In our continuing coverage of the state takeover of Houston ISD, and changes coming to the district, the new superintendent concluded his community meetings to answer questions parents may have ahead of the school 2023-24 school year. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has a breakdown of what was discussed.

Houston ISD community meetings continue
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In less than a month, Houston ISD students will be back in their classrooms. The new Superintendent will be back in their classrooms. The new Superintendent, Mike Miles, continues his community meetings this weekend, answering questions from parents about the major changes happening. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle breaks down what was discussed on Saturday.

Houston parents concerned about changes to HISD dual language program

Spanish-speaking families are worried the changes to HISD will not help to preserve their native language. The Superintendent says there will be more of an emphasis on English.

HISD Parents concerned about culture getting wiped away
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FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle spoke with parents about the changes Houston ISD is proposing just weeks before the school year gets underway.

Houston ISD TEA takeover: How job cuts will impact the district

On the latest of the TEA takeover of Houston ISD, staff reductions are expected to save tens of millions of dollars and HISD superintendent Mike Miles announced the job cuts in a meeting last night.

Houston ISD Superintendent says some campus principals have been reassigned

Superintendent Mike Miles announced three high school principals are moved, and says that new leadership was necessary to drive improvement.

HISD deadline on new education system
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A deadline has been set for Houston ISD schools to enroll in a program set by Superintendent Mike Miles. FOX 26's Shelby Rose shares what schools can expect from this new education system.

Houston ISD New Education System: Deadline for schools to enroll

A deadline is set this afternoon for Houston ISD schools to enroll in the New Education System (NES), a curriculum brought in by Superintendent Mike Miles since the state takeover of the district.