TEA takeover of Houston ISD: Reaction to appointment of superintendent, board of managers
The Texas Education Agency on Thursday announced the appointment of a new superintendent and Board of Managers for the Houston Independent School District as the TEA takeover of the district begins.
Houston I.S.D. Superintendent Millard House II sends out final tweet as superintendent
Houston ISD Superintendent Millard House sent out one final tweet as superintendent of the district on Wednesday afternoon.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath says he's not accepting a pay raise
Despite social media information, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath says he's not accepting a pay raise.
TEA answers questions about the state takeover of Houston ISD
As the state assumes control of Houston ISD, many questions loom over the future of the district. A member of the Texas Education Agency arrived in Houston to shed light on some of these pressing concerns.
Houston ISD teachers sounding off after closed meeting with Texas Education Agency Commissioner
Teachers in Houston are grappling with the ongoing TEA takeover, which has raised concerns about the future of their classrooms and job security. A recent meeting between teachers and TEA commissioner Mike Morath at Del Mar Stadium left educators feeling disheartened and frustrated.
Houston ISD offering new, no-cost pathway for aspiring educators to obtain their Texas teaching license
The Houston Independent School District has unveiled a way aspiring educators can get their Texas teaching license while being paid as a full-time teaching assistant with the district.
HISD student dressed up for prom thanks to employee who paid his way
Darien Pruitt, a 17-year-old high school senior from Madison High School in HISD was given the opportunity to attend his prom in a new suit, thanks to the kindness and generosity of HISD administrator Kevin Robinson.
Mayor Sylvester Turner alleges TEA to choose former Dallas ISD superintendent to come to HISD, not confirmed
Though the TEA has not confirmed, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner tweeted out saying Mike Miles, a former Dallas ISD Superintendent, is in talks to come to HISD.
HISD Board meets for last time before TEA takeover, Westbury High fights for band director's job
Parents tell FOX 26 they hope the longtime band director, Reginald Washington, will have a chance to get his job back before the state takes over on June 1. The reason for his removal has not been announced.
Aldine, Houston ISD leading the way for nutritious meals for students: report
"School food programs play a crucial role in reducing hunger and improving the health of children in Texas – and these programs are also linked to better academic performance," Children at Risk said in a press statement.
HISD bus drivers who say they don't feel safe speak out in support of a driver who was arrested
Some Houston ISD school bus drivers are supporting a bus driver who was arrested for allegedly punching and kicking a 13-year-old student, claiming that the driver was actually being bullied and attacked by the students on his bus route from Pershing Middle School.
HISD student was going to miss out on prom but big hearted school employee pays his way
Houston ISD administrator goes above and beyond to help a high school senior go to prom dressed to the nines!
Bellaire High School baseball coach returns after being removed last year
A Bellaire High School baseball coach, who was removed for alleged racism against another team, has returned after being reinstated on Wednesday night.
Houston ISD takeover: TEA fields dozens of questions from board of trustees
As the TEA prepares its state takeover of HISD, the agency laid out it's plan for a new board of trustees and the pathway to return the district back into local hand at a meeting Thursday night.
Parents worried about air-quality inside one HISD elementary school, numerous maintenance trucks seen outside
Concerns over mold and the air quality inside one Houston Independent School District elementary school continue to grow among some parents and teachers.
Houston ISD Police Chief named finalist for Killen police chief position
Could Houston Independent School District Police Chief Pedro Lopez, Jr. be on the way out the door? Well, Killeen City Manager Kent Cagle has announced Lopez as one of the five finalists for the position of Killeen Police Chief.
TEA receives 374 applications for Board of Managers following Houston ISD takeover
The Texas Education Agency announced on Friday the number of applications that were received during their Board of Managers application and selection process following the announcement of the takeover of Houston ISD.