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
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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 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.

HISD school bus drivers concerned about returning to work during pandemic

Although HISD has rolled out its Reopening Plan some workers still have questions and concerns. "How are we going to be shielded?" one bust driver said.

Houston ISD teachers asking for safety before returning to school

HISD says so far, 233 of their employees have contracted COVID-19. The school year is set to begin virtually on September 8 with in-person learning pushed back until at least mid-October.  

HISD bus drivers fear going back to work

Houston Independent School District bus drivers are back at work for training, but many say they still feel scared getting on the bus because the school district is not doing enough to make the bus safe.  

HISD bus drivers fear going back to work
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Houston Independent School District bus drivers are back at work for training, but many say they still feel scared getting on the bus because the school district is not doing enough to make the bus safe. ?

Where and when to get Houston ISD's free food distribution

Houston Independent School District is continuing its food distribution efforts, operating out of 25 sites around the district to feed HISD students.

HISD decides against year-round schooling

HISD says its current 2020-21 academic year calendar allows for a later start date which could be beneficial during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.

HISD cancels 6 summer meal sites, Fresh Bus delivery Thursday due to COVID-19 case

According to Houston ISD, health authorities do not believe families participating in the curbside summer meals and Fresh Bus produce delivery programs were exposed.

Houston ISD to launch curbside summer meals program June 1

Families will be able to pick up boxed meals for children ages 1 to 18 twice a week at one of 68 designated schools across Houston ISD.

Houston ISD surprises Teachers of the Year

Houston ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year Rebecca Busse and Middle School Teacher of the Year Rebecca Hiatt received a surprise.