Houston Federation of Teachers files lawsuit over state takeover of HISD

Houston Federation of Teachers files lawsuit over state takeover of HISD

The Houston Federation of Teachers says the proposed state takeover of the Houston Independent School District is unconstitutional under U.S. and Texas law because it disenfranchises and discriminates against people based on race and national origin.   

The Houston Federation of Teachers says the proposed state takeover of the Houston Independent School District is unconstitutional under U.S. and Texas law because it disenfranchises and discriminates against people based on race and national origin.   

TEA public meetings continue ahead of HISD take over

TEA public meetings continue ahead of HISD take over

The Texas Education Agency is hosting a series of meetings to provide information and gain feedback from the community to help with their take over process. But it left concerned parents and faculty members of Wheatley unsatisfied since they feel their questions aren’t being answered. 

The Texas Education Agency is hosting a series of meetings to provide information and gain feedback from the community to help with their take over process. But it left concerned parents and faculty members of Wheatley unsatisfied since they feel their questions aren’t being answered. 

Houston Federation of Teachers demand answers ahead of state takeover

Houston Federation of Teachers demand answers ahead of state takeover

The American Federation of Teachers has filed a freedom of information act request with the Texas Education Agency to get those answers.

The American Federation of Teachers has filed a freedom of information act request with the Texas Education Agency to get those answers.

Four board members, superintendent show up for Thursday nights school board meeting, but refuse to talk to reporters

Four board members, superintendent show up for Thursday nights school board meeting, but refuse to talk to reporters

HISD board members held a workshop with everyone in a meeting on Thursday. After school board members were done with the workshop, HISD cops made sure reporters couldn't get close to them.

HISD board members held a workshop with everyone in a meeting on Thursday. After school board members were done with the workshop, HISD cops made sure reporters couldn't get close to them.

HISD board trustees to seek legal advice regarding state takeover

HISD board trustees to seek legal advice regarding state takeover

The Houston ISD board will meet with an attorney to seek legal advice because the 23-page letter from the Texas Education Commissioner changes just about everything for the district. 

The Houston ISD board will meet with an attorney to seek legal advice because the 23-page letter from the Texas Education Commissioner changes just about everything for the district. 

Texas Education Agency officially takes over Houston ISD

Texas Education Agency officially takes over Houston ISD

The long talked about takeover comes after an investigation by the TEA over allegations of the trustees’ violation of the Open Meetings Act and consistent poor academic performances from Wheatley High School.

The long talked about takeover comes after an investigation by the TEA over allegations of the trustees’ violation of the Open Meetings Act and consistent poor academic performances from Wheatley High School.

State takeover of HISD could negatively impact students

State takeover of HISD could negatively impact students

"A lowered status means for some reason the district is doing something wrong and possibly the student wouldn't be as well prepared to function in college as another student. So it is potentially a huge ramification for students," says Andy Dewey with the Houston Teachers Federation.

"A lowered status means for some reason the district is doing something wrong and possibly the student wouldn't be as well prepared to function in college as another student. So it is potentially a huge ramification for students," says Andy Dewey with the Houston Teachers Federation.

Final TEA report suggests Houston ISD should be taken over by the state

Final TEA report suggests Houston ISD should be taken over by the state

A report shows the TEA recommending the district's accreditation status be lowered, a conservator be appointed, and a board of managers be installed to replace the existing Board of Trustees.

A report shows the TEA recommending the district's accreditation status be lowered, a conservator be appointed, and a board of managers be installed to replace the existing Board of Trustees.

Houston parents upset HISD didn't close schools ahead of flooding

Houston parents upset HISD didn't close schools ahead of flooding

FOX 26 has heard from several parents upset that Houston Independent School District decided not to close ahead of severe weather.

FOX 26 has heard from several parents upset that Houston Independent School District decided not to close ahead of severe weather.

Texas Education Agency set to replace HISD board - What's Your Point?

Texas Education Agency set to replace HISD board - What's Your Point?

This week’s panel: Ben Streusand, conservative commentator, “Three Amigos”, KSEV Radio; Carmen Roe, Houston attorney; Antonio Diaz-, writer, educator and radio host; Jacquie Baly, UH Downtown Political Science Professor; Ben Ferguson, conservative radio host; Craig Jackson, Professor, TSU Thurgood Marshall School of Law, , talk about the possible ouster of the Houston ISD...

This week’s panel: Ben Streusand, conservative commentator, “Three Amigos”, KSEV Radio; Carmen Roe, Houston attorney; Antonio Diaz-, writer, educator and radio host; Jacquie Baly, UH Downtown Political Science Professor; Ben Ferguson, conservative radio host; Craig Jackson, Professor, TSU Thurgood Marshall School of Law, , talk about the possible ouster of the Houston ISD...