Big policy, budget changes at Houston ISD
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Live & breaking news for the entire Houston area.
Houston ISD board approves major changes to policy, budget spending authority
The Board of Managers also approved to hire non-certified teachers for the upcoming school year and principals for the next three years.
The Board of Managers also approved to hire non-certified teachers for the upcoming school year and principals for the next three years.
Heated Houston ISD meeting over libraries
Another very heated board meeting at Houston ISD headquarters. Teachers report back to their schools next week and many of them were upset over tonight's decisions. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shows us how the meeting went.
Another very heated board meeting at Houston ISD headquarters. Teachers report back to their schools next week and many of them were upset over tonight's decisions. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shows us how the meeting went.
Protests over Houston ISD plan for libraries
Push-back continues against Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles and the TEA over a plan to eliminate some libraries in the district for this upcoming school year. FOX 26?s Shelby Rose reports from HISD headquarters where a protest took place this morning.
Push-back continues against Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles and the TEA over a plan to eliminate some libraries in the district for this upcoming school year. FOX 26?s Shelby Rose reports from HISD headquarters where a protest took place this morning.
Houston Independent School District's plan to convert libraries opposed by group, community leaders
Congressman Al Green said he is "adamantly opposed" to the plan, which he called "fatuous" and "inanity." He said the plan is part of a larger effort by Gov. Greg Abbott to "take over an independent school district, take down the public school system, and stand up a private voucher school system."
Congressman Al Green said he is "adamantly opposed" to the plan, which he called "fatuous" and "inanity." He said the plan is part of a larger effort by Gov. Greg Abbott to "take over an independent school district, take down the public school system, and stand up a private voucher school system."
HISD superintendent wants to spend up to $2 million without board approval
Some speakers at a board meeting on Thursday night shared their concerns as Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles is asking the board to spend up to $2 million without board approval.
Some speakers at a board meeting on Thursday night shared their concerns as Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles is asking the board to spend up to $2 million without board approval.
HISD superintendent proposes spending $2M
During an Houston ISD workshop on Thursday night, some questioned superintendent Mike Miles proposal to spend up to two million dollars without board approval. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more from the district's headquarters.
During an Houston ISD workshop on Thursday night, some questioned superintendent Mike Miles proposal to spend up to two million dollars without board approval. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more from the district's headquarters.
Houston ISD announces community engagement meetings to share vision for upcoming school year
The Houston Independent School District has announced additional community meetings to share its vision for the school year.
The Houston Independent School District has announced additional community meetings to share its vision for the school year.
Houston ISD: New bus drivers sought for upcoming school year, sign on bonuses being offered
Looking for a job with a sign-on bonus? Well, Houston ISD is offering a big sign on bonus for those being hired.
Looking for a job with a sign-on bonus? Well, Houston ISD is offering a big sign on bonus for those being hired.
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 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
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.
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
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 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
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.
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 superintendent concludes community meetings ahead of Fall semester
The state-appointed superintendent concluded his scheduled community engagement meetings ahead of the 2023-24 school year.
The state-appointed superintendent concluded his scheduled community engagement meetings ahead of the 2023-24 school year.
Houston ISD community meetings continue
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.
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.
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
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle spoke with parents about the changes Houston ISD is proposing just weeks before the school year gets underway.
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 to eliminate dedicated librarians at 28 underperforming schools
Library advocates are calling the move counterproductive for students in the district struggling with their reading skills.
Library advocates are calling the move counterproductive for students in the district struggling with their reading skills.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles previewing teacher evaluation system for NES, NESA campuses
The Houston Independent School District has announced they are previewing a new teacher evaluation system for NES and NESA campuses.
The Houston Independent School District has announced they are previewing a new teacher evaluation system for NES and NESA campuses.
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.
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.